Course objectives
NIPMR has started the Bachelors of Prosthetics and orthotics programme, affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
Bachelor in Prosthetic and Orthotics
NIPMR has started the Bachelors of Prosthetics and orthotics programme, affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
Here’s the programme details
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Programme Code
BPO
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Programme Name
Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics
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Affiliation
Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
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Level of programme
Under Graduate (UG)
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Duration
4 Academic years + 6 months Internship
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Pattern of programme
Non Semester
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Medium of instruction
English
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Eligibility
Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics course should have passed in all the subjects of the qualifying examinations of the Higher Secondary (H.Sc) conducted by Kerala state or equivalent examination (Academic Stream) with the following subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Maths and English.
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Selection criteria
The selection and admission to the course will be done through LBS only.
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Reservations
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC, PwD, and others as per the norms of the Government.
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Scope
A successful candidate has job opportunities as Prosthetist, Orthotist, teaching faculty, researcher in Government & NGOs, self-employment, consultant/advisor in industrial & educational institutions in India & abroad.
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Higher Education Prospects
Masters in Prosthetics and Orthotics, PhD, and Post-Doctoral and Fellowship Programmes.
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Syllabus
Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) affiliated course syllabus approved by Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
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Evaluation pattern
As per the norms of Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
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Certifying Authority
RCI & Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
Our team members
NIPMR provides very comprehensive rehabilitation in the areas of physical disability as well as speech and hearing disorders through team assessment and evaluation.
