Prosthetics and Orthotics — study plan

Taibah University College of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah

Credit hours: 130
Levels: 8
Courses: 44
Degree: bachelor

The Prosthetics and Orthotics study plan at Taibah University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 130 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENG 101	English Language Skills I	4
GS 101	Islamic Studies: Belief and Worship	2
GS 111	Arabic Language Skills I	2
CHEM 101	Introduction to Chemistry	3
MATH 101	Introduction to Mathematics	3

Level 2 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PHYS 101	Introduction to Physics	3
GS 104	Islamic Studies: Islamic Values and Ethics	2
ENG 102	English Language Skills II	4
ME 101	Introduction to Engineering Drawing	1
PO 182	Ethics and Patients Safety in Medical Practice	1
BIOL 101	Introduction to Biology	3

Level 3 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ME 205	Mechanics	2
ANAT 243	Anatomy I	4
PO 211	Prosthetics and Orthotics Technology	2
PHSL 245	Human Physiology	4
ME 203	Material Technology	2
PO 1	Program Elective Course I	2

Level 4 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GS 112	Arabic Language Skills II	2
ANAT 244	Anatomy II	4
PATH 246	Pathology	2
PO 234	Biomechanics	2
PO 212	Lower Limb Orthotics	8

Level 5 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GSE 1	University Elective Course I	2
PO 347	Medical Imaging in PO	3
PO 349	Neuroscience for PO	3
PO 321	Lower Limb Prosthetics I	8
PO 331	Gait Analysis	2

Level 6 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PO 322	Lower Limb Prosthetics II	8
PO 362	Orthopaedics	2
PO 372	Clinical Problem Solving I	3
GSE 2	University Elective Course II	2
PO 2	Program Elective Course II	2

Level 7 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GSE 3	University Elective Course III	2
SPED 405	Psychology in Physical Rehabilitation	2
PO 425	Upper Limb Prosthetics	6
BRM 497	Biostatistics and Research Methodology	3
PO 473	Clinical Problem Solving II	2
FE 1	Free Elective Course I	2

Level 8 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PO 414	Upper Limb and Spinal Orthotics	4
PO 462	Principles of Medical Rehabilitation	2
PO 492	Graduation Project	3
EE 402	Electronics Technology	3
FE 2	Free Elective Course II	2
PO 3	Program Elective Course III	2

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Prosthetics and Orthotics

How many credit hours is Prosthetics and Orthotics at Taibah University?

Prosthetics and Orthotics at Taibah University requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.

How many years is Prosthetics and Orthotics at Taibah University?

The study plan for Prosthetics and Orthotics spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Prosthetics and Orthotics award?

Prosthetics and Orthotics at Taibah University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.