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PROGRAM INFORMATION

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM) 

Level Doctoral
Faculty / Institute FACULTY OF MEDICINE SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL

Degree Designation

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS)

Additional advantages of the programme

The Ph.D. in Prosthetics and Orthotics is designed primarily for motivated clinicians, rehabilitation professionals and educators. Students interact and learn from experienced clinicians and researchers with a broad range of backgrounds and interests, and receive training in research and laboratory methods. The course encourages and fosters the development of life-long learning as well as mentorship between students and faculty. The program encompasses foundational and applied aspects of prosthetics and orthotics as they relate to rehabilitation of form and functional capacity of individuals in their lived environments. The Ph.D. program is a respected program that offers career training, and scholarship opportunities for highly-qualified applicants. Why a Ph.D. in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics? - A team of experts - Faculty from top research schools around the world - A growing field - There continues to be a burgeoning need for qualified university academic and research professionals in prosthetics and orthotics - Flexibility in courses and classes - Classes are designed for the career professionals and are offered online and in-person - Tuition is affordable- Low tuition fees have and continue to be a strength of SSPO - Wonderful location - SSPO is located in tropical Bangkok, Thailand. We are within traveling distance to beautiful beaches and northern hillside nature.

Admission Requirements

Curriculum Structure

Plan 1.1 For students with Master's Degree
Dissertation
48
Credits
Total not less than
48
Credits
Plan 2.1 For students with Master's Degree
Prerequisite Course
No Credit
Required Courses
8
Credits
Elective Courses not less than
4
Credits
Dissertation
36
Credits
Total not less than
48
Credits
Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree
Prerequisite Course
No Credit
Required Courses
17
Credits
Elective Courses not less than
7
Credits
Dissertation
48
Credits
Total not less than
72
Credits

Job Option after Graduation


- Researchers in prosthetic/orthotic and related fields at research institutes, government sectors and industrial organization
- Academic staff at university/institute
- Entrepreneur/business owners in prosthetics and orthotics
- Leaders/managers in prosthetic and orthotic facilities

Course Requirements

Plan 1

Dissertation Credit
For students with Master's degree
SIPO898 : DISSERTATION 48

Plan 2

Required Courses Credit
For students with Bachelor's degree
SIPO543 : MEDICAL SCIENCE FOR PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO545 : ADVANCED PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO549 : ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO551 : BASIC ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO563 : SEMINAR IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1
SIPO641 : INTEGRATION OF REHABILITATION THEORY TO PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO642 : POPULATION-BASED INNOVATION IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO644 : DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE 2
SIPO645 : ADVANCED HUMAN MOVEMENT TECHNOLOGIES 2
For students with Master's degree
SIPO641 : INTEGRATION OF REHABILITATION THEORY TO PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO642 : POPULATION-BASED INNOVATION IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO644 : DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE 2
SIPO645 : ADVANCED HUMAN MOVEMENT TECHNOLOGIES 2
Elective Courses Credit
SIPO506 : CLINICAL GAIT ANALYSIS 3
SIPO547 : KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO601 : SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS AND META-ANALYSIS 2
SIPO603 : INDEPENDENT STUDY 2
SIPO604 : RESEARCH IN PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 2
SIPO611 : INNOVATION IN LOWER LIMB PROSTHETICS 3
SIPO612 : INNOVATION IN UPPER LIMB PROSTHETICS 3
SIPO613 : HEALTH SYSTEMS AND POLICY ANALYSIS 1
SIPO614 : COMMUNITY-BASED REHABILITATION IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO615 : CLINICAL REHABILITATION AND FREE-LIVING PHYSICAL BEHAVIOR 2
SIPO616 : INNOVATION IN ORTHOTICS 3
SIPO617 : INNOVATION IN PROSTHETICS 3
SIPO618 : SENSOR-BASED COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IN HEALTHCARE APPLICATION 2
SIPO619 : HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS FOR EDUCATORS 2
SIPO620 : MEDICAL STATISTICS & STATISTICAL METHODS FOR PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 2
Dissertation Credit
For students with Bachelor's degree
SIPO799 : DISSERTATION 48
For students with Master's degree
SIPO699 : DISSERTATION 36