Education
The Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center offers two postgraduate degree programs, the Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics (MPO) and MPO-Research (MPO-R), in a blended-format curriculum with the first six months completed online. These programs prepare clinicians and researchers to contribute significantly to the Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) profession.
Our Degree Programs
Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics
The Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics (MPO) program is a competitive, 21-month postgraduate degree that prepares a competent entry-level Orthotist/Prosthetist in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavioral) learning domains.
Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics Research
The Masters in Prosthetics and Orthotics Research (MPO-R) program is designed to train students to become clinician-scientists. Built upon the clinical curriculum, the MPO-R provides advanced training in research methods relevant to the P&O profession and culminates with a thesis.
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How to Apply
Learn about the application steps, requirements and our selection process.Tuition & Financial Aid
Get details on the cost of tuition, financial support, scholarships and more.Meet Our Students
Maxine Andrea Legaspi
"I really appreciate how proactive and committed the faculty is for helping their students succeed throughout the program, and it has really opened my eyes to support each other in order to provide higher quality care in the future."
Andres "Andy" Lopez
"The professors and staff at NUPOC are extremely dedicated to each student’s education and success. I am very grateful to be a part of the NUPOC family."
Avery Carroll
"I am grateful for the number of meaningful and lasting connections I have made here at NUPOC as I begin to grow my professional network within this field."
Andy Miller
"NUPOC set a strong foundation of which I can confidently build on for the rest of my career."
Emily Gandolfi
For more information about our degree programs, please email the admissions assistant at nupoc@northwestern.edu or call 312-503-5700.
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