Master in Prosthetics & Orthotics (MPO)
Advanced P&O education for graduates who want deeper clinical reasoning, research capability, teaching, management and specialist practice.
Quick answer
Advanced P&O education for graduates who want deeper clinical reasoning, research capability, teaching, management and specialist practice. Admissions information published for 2026–27; confirm current dates with admissions.
Course overview & learning context
This page is designed as a complete decision guide rather than a short brochure. It explains the learning scope, admission questions, curriculum themes, practical exposure, career pathways, salary context and next steps.
Prosthetics and orthotics education sits at the intersection of health sciences, biomechanics, materials, design, fabrication, clinical assessment and rehabilitation. Related short courses in wheelchair service and rehabilitation build competencies in assistive technology, functional support and person-centred service delivery.
Students should use this portal for orientation, then verify all time-sensitive academic details with the official admissions contact before paying fees or submitting documents.
Eligibility & admission readiness
Published / current basis
- A recognised BPO / B.Sc. in Prosthetics & Orthotics of at least 3½ or 4½ years with at least 50% aggregate, as described on Mobility India’s current MPO page.
- Certain recognised bridge, condensed or lateral-entry BPO routes after a Diploma in P&O may be eligible when the prior programme is RCI-recognised and the candidate meets the published marks requirement.
- Applicants should confirm equivalence, recognition, registration and any university-specific documents for the current admission cycle.
Before you apply
- Check that your qualifying education meets current requirements.
- Ask whether equivalence or RCI/university recognition documents are needed.
- Request current fees, application deadline and document checklist.
- Confirm the selection process and class commencement date.
Syllabus & curriculum themes
Advanced lower-extremity P&O
Advanced prosthetics, orthotics and clinical gait analysis for lower-extremity management.
Advanced upper-extremity P&O
Advanced upper-extremity prosthetic and orthotic assessment, clinical decision-making and technology.
Spinal orthotics
Advanced spinal orthotic concepts and clinical applications.
Applied biomechanics & kinesiology
Advanced analysis of human movement and biomechanical reasoning.
Mechatronics
Technology integration relevant to contemporary prosthetic and orthotic systems.
Research methodology & biostatistics
Study design, evidence appraisal, data analysis and interpretation for advanced practice.
Education, management & ethics
Pedagogy in P&O education, administration, management and ethical issues.
Dissertation
Supervised research that demonstrates postgraduate-level investigation and academic communication.
MPO learning journey
Advanced clinical decision-making
Move beyond basic device provision toward complex assessment, gait interpretation and evidence-informed prescription.
Research & dissertation
Build competence in research methodology, biostatistics, literature appraisal, academic writing and supervised dissertation work.
Teaching & leadership
Develop pedagogy, administration, management and ethics capabilities relevant to advanced professional roles.
Technology integration
Explore mechatronics, advanced biomechanics and the technology context of contemporary P&O practice.
Career scope after the course
Advanced / senior clinical Prosthetist & Orthotist
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Specialist clinical practice and complex-case management
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Academic / teaching roles subject to applicable qualification norms
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Research and innovation roles in P&O and assistive technology
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Clinical education / training lead
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Rehabilitation programme management
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Product development / clinical affairs / application roles
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Humanitarian and international rehabilitation programmes
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Quality, service-development and evidence-implementation roles
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Doctoral study or advanced research progression
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Career planning questions to ask
Ask for recent job titles, sectors, geographic destinations, placement process, internship conversion, higher-study pathways and the difference between starting salary, median salary and highest package.
Salary & earning potential
Use salary data carefully
No single current MPO salary range is published on the Mobility India page used for this build. Compensation depends on prior experience, seniority, specialist expertise, employer type, country, management responsibility and academic/research role. The website therefore avoids inventing a figure and encourages applicants to ask admissions for recent placement outcomes.
Placement, employers & professional ecosystem
The current MPO page highlights career opportunities with established rehabilitation, healthcare, P&O and disability-sector organisations. Employer names on this portal are shown as examples from Mobility India’s published career pages, not as a guarantee of current recruitment or a formal partnership.
Examples below are displayed as neutral nameplates rather than copied trademark artwork. Before enrolling, request the latest placement report and clarify which organisations are current recruiters, internship hosts, alumni employers or simply sector examples.
Organisation names are shown as career-ecosystem examples referenced in Mobility India’s published BPO/MPO career information. They do not imply that every organisation is a current placement partner or that employment is guaranteed.
Skills you can build
Clinical reasoning
Assess needs, identify goals and connect clinical findings with an appropriate rehabilitation or assistive-technology plan.
Technical problem solving
Understand materials, components, fit, alignment, fabrication or configuration decisions relevant to the programme.
Communication
Work with users, families and multidisciplinary teams using respectful, clear and person-centred communication.
Evidence-informed practice
Use research, outcome measures and reflective practice to improve decisions and service quality.
Documentation & ethics
Develop habits around records, consent, professional boundaries, safety and accountability.
Inclusive practice
Connect rehabilitation outcomes with education, livelihood, participation, accessibility and community inclusion.
Student experience & practical exposure
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Admission checklist
Academic documents
Marks cards / transcripts, qualifying certificate and any equivalence documents requested for your category.
Identity & category documents
Keep current identity, category/reservation and nationality documents ready where applicable.
Recognition / registration
For lateral entry, postgraduate or professional routes, ask whether RCI recognition/registration evidence is required.
Fees & funding
Request the current fee schedule, payment milestones, scholarship guidance and education-loan support information.
Dates
Confirm application closing date, selection timeline, university calendar and class commencement.
Written confirmation
For any important eligibility or fee question, obtain the latest official written response before taking action.
Get the current MPO admission details
Ask about eligibility, fees, syllabus, application dates, documents, scholarships, student support and career outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Advanced P&O education for graduates who want deeper clinical reasoning, research capability, teaching, management and specialist practice.
The current information used for this portal is: 2 years. Where a batch or institutional approval can change, confirm the current duration with admissions.
A recognised BPO / B.Sc. in Prosthetics & Orthotics of at least 3½ or 4½ years with at least 50% aggregate, as described on Mobility India’s current MPO page.
Confirm current eligibility, recognition/affiliation where applicable, fee structure, application deadline, required documents, selection process, commencement date and seat availability directly with Mobility India admissions.
The programme information emphasises practical, clinical or hands-on learning appropriate to the course. The exact clinical hours, internship, workshop schedule or batch format should be confirmed for the current academic cycle.
Potential pathways include Advanced / senior clinical Prosthetist & Orthotist, Specialist clinical practice and complex-case management, Academic / teaching roles subject to applicable qualification norms, Research and innovation roles in P&O and assistive technology. Specific job eligibility depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer rules and experience.
No single current MPO salary range is published on the Mobility India page used for this build. Compensation depends on prior experience, seniority, specialist expertise, employer type, country, management responsibility and academic/research role. The website therefore avoids inventing a figure and encourages applicants to ask admissions for recent placement outcomes.
The current MPO page highlights career opportunities with established rehabilitation, healthcare, P&O and disability-sector organisations. Employer names on this portal are shown as examples from Mobility India’s published career pages, not as a guarantee of current recruitment or a formal partnership.
Email admission@mobilityindia.org or call +91 98442 90390. Ask for the current fee structure and any applicable scholarship, loan or financial-assistance guidance.
Use the enquiry form on this page, email admission@mobilityindia.org, or call +91 98442 90390. The admissions team can confirm the current process and documents.