BS Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O)
A 4-year degree blending engineering and clinical care to design, fabricate, and fit devices that restore mobility and independence.
4 Years
Duration
8
Semesters
30
Total Seats
KMU
Affiliation
About the Program
The BS in Prosthetics & Orthotics at HHIRS is a 4-year, 8-semester honours degree that prepares students to design, fabricate, and fit artificial limbs (prostheses) and supportive devices (orthoses) that restore movement and improve quality of life. The program fuses engineering principles — biomechanics, materials science, and CAD/CAM — with patient assessment and clinical care, producing skilled prosthetists and orthotists. Delivered under affiliation with Khyber Medical University (KMU), it combines workshop fabrication with supervised clinical fitting.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Background
F.Sc. Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering (or equivalent).
Minimum Marks
At least 50% aggregate marks in intermediate / equivalent.
Entry Assessment
Qualifying score in the admission test followed by an interview.
Program Curriculum
A structured, year-wise progression from foundational sciences to advanced clinical specialisation.
Semester 1
- Functional Anatomy I
- Physiology I
- Materials Science
- Applied Mathematics
- English (Functional)
- Pakistan Studies
Semester 2
- Functional Anatomy II
- Physiology II
- Biomechanics I
- Engineering Drawing & CAD
- English (Communication)
- Islamic Studies / Ethics
Fee Structure
A transparent, semester-by-semester breakdown across all 8 semesters. Scholarships & instalment plans available.
Admission Fee
PKR 25,000
One-time, at enrolment
Security Deposit
PKR 12,000
Refundable on completion
Tuition / Semester
PKR 82,000
× 8 semesters
Estimated Total Program Cost
Tuition + admission fee (excludes refundable security)
*Fees are indicative and subject to revision by the HHIRS finance office. The refundable security deposit is returned at program completion.
Message from the Head of Department
Prosthetics & Orthotics sits at the meeting point of engineering and human care — we design and build the devices that give people back their independence. At HHIRS, students move from the fabrication workshop to fitting real patients in our own P&O clinic, all under one roof. If you enjoy solving problems with your hands and your heart, this profession — and our department — will be a perfect fit.
Clinical Practice — Under One Roof
P&O students move from the fabrication workshop to the patient — all under one roof. Within HHIRS's own Prosthetics & Orthotics clinical service, students measure, cast, fabricate, and fit devices for real patients under expert supervision, developing both the technical and the clinical skills the profession demands across five clinical practice blocks.
A unique advantage: HHIRS students complete supervised clinical practice inside our own in-house clinical services — the same building where they study. Real patients, expert supervision, zero travel.
Clinical Rotations & Settings
Research & Final-Year Thesis
The P&O program develops research capability through methodology coursework and a faculty-supervised final-year research project, often focused on device design, materials, or fitting outcomes. Students learn to evaluate evidence, test materials and methods, and present original work — driving innovation in assistive technology.
Evidence-Based Practice
Critical appraisal of clinical literature woven through every year.
Supervised Thesis
A faculty-mentored research project in the final year of study.
Research Methodology
Dedicated coursework in study design, ethics & biostatistics.
Publication Support
Opportunities to present and publish under faculty guidance.
Program Faculty
Experienced clinicians and academics dedicated to the BS P&O program.
Dr. Rafaqat Afridi
Head of Department
BS, MS P&O
Mr. Bilal Hussain
Senior Lecturer
MS Rehab Engineering
Ms. Zara Sheikh
Clinical Supervisor
BS-P&O, M.Phil
Mr. Asad Mehmood
Workshop Instructor
BS-P&O, CPO
Scholarships Available
No deserving student is left behind. BS P&O students can apply for the following.
Need-Based
Up to 75% tuitionFor students from low-income families who demonstrate financial need.
Merit-Based
Up to 50% tuitionAwarded to high-achievers based on academic and entry-test performance.
Orphan Support
Up to 100% tuitionFull and partial support for orphan students — a core HHIRS commitment.
Future Opportunities
BS P&O graduates are in high demand across these settings.
Department of Prosthetics & Orthotics
Have questions about the BS P&O program, admissions, or fees? Our departmental team is here to help.
- po@hhirs.edu.pk
- +92 997 000 1003
- Academic Block C, HHIRS, Mansehra, KPK
Ready to begin your journey?
Applications for the BS P&O program are processed through the central admissions office.
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