BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics
A 4-year UG programme training students to design, fabricate, and fit artificial limbs and orthotic devices for persons with physical disabilities across India.
About BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics
BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics (BSc P&O) is a 4-year undergraduate programme regulated by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) that trains students to assess, design, fabricate, and fit prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices for individuals with physical disabilities and movement disorders. India has over 2.6 crore persons with locomotor disabilities, and the disability rehabilitation sector is expanding rapidly under the ADIP scheme and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Who Should Apply
- PCB or PCM students interested in biomechanics, engineering, and rehabilitation medicine
- Candidates who want to make a tangible difference in the lives of amputees and stroke survivors
- Students drawn to the intersection of clinical assessment and hands-on fabrication work
What Will You Learn
- Human anatomy, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal pathology
- Lower limb and upper limb prosthetics — fabrication and fitting
- Spinal and lower limb orthotics — KAFO, AFO, LSO design
- Materials science: thermoplastics, carbon fibre, silicone
- Gait analysis and rehabilitation protocols
- Computer-aided design/manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in prosthetics
Admission Process
Pass Class 12 (PCB or PCM) with minimum 50% marks, apply through RCI-affiliated institution portals or state rehabilitation boards, document verification and physical fitness assessment at counselling.
FAQs
Q. Is BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics recognised by any regulatory body? Yes. It is regulated by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Graduates must register with RCI to practise independently in India.
Q. How is the job market for P&O professionals in India? Steadily growing. Government schemes like ADIP fund free prosthetic fittings, generating demand at government camps.
Q. Can I specialise in any particular area after BSc P&O? Yes. Specialisation options include Paediatric P&O, Sports Prosthetics, Spinal Orthotics, and Diabetic Foot Management.
Q. Are there international opportunities for P&O graduates? Yes. There is global demand for P&O professionals, especially in the UK, Australia, and Gulf countries.
Eligibility Criteria
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology or Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics; minimum 50% marks; RCI-regulated admission.
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