Study Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology

Admission Requirement to Study Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology; including WAEC, NECO, GCE, JAMB UTME, Direct Entry, IJBM, JUPEB, CAMBRIDGE, NABTEB Subject Combinations, Course Description and Career Opportunities

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You’re viewing a course under Faculty/School/College of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Science – Obtainable Degree – [M.B.B.S., MB.B.Ch.B., B.D.S., B.Ch.D., Pharm.B, B.SC].

To study this course in Nigeria Universities, you must fulfil the admission requirements which must include one or a combination of ‘O’ level results. This page will literally answer questions such as WAEC subject combination, JAMB UTME subject combination, Direct Entry requirements, Special consideration (waivers), Course description and the required documents for admission into Nigeria universities. And if you’re still having difficulties with getting admission in Nigeria, maybe it’s time you consider studying online or study abroad for free through scholarships

What is O level/WAEC subject combinations (requirement) for Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology?
You must have Five credit in subjects needed to study Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology in WAEC. This subject combination is also applicable to NECO AND GCE… The core O level that is the compulsory WAEC subject combinations for Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology must include:

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What is JAMB UTME subject combination (subject needed) for Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology?
You should aim for a score of 200 and above in JAMB UTME to be on a safe side. (Just an advice). If you score 180 and above in this recent JAMB UTME- All is well with you, but if your score is below 180, Please consider College or Polytechnic. Don’t expect JAMB score upgrade. White collar Scammers are everywhere. JAMB UTME subject combination (subject needed) for Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology are

What is Direct Entry requirement (that is the required A level result you need) to study Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology?
(i) ‘A’ level credit in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics
(ii) ND Upper Credit in Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology

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Just a reminder: Everything you have read so far is a general requirement, it is expedient that you also check the special consideration for this course below. If for some reasons you are not satisfied or cannot meet up with the subject combinations above, perhaps you should consider taking a look at Polytechnic or College of Education related course subject requirements. You can also study online with a foreign university right from your bedroom or apply for a scholarship to study abroad. Education is now a choice.

So now that you know the compulsory WAEC, JAMB subject combination for Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology, (which is also applicable to NECO and GCE) as well as A level result/certificate. Do you know which Universities in Nigeria offer Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology?
Before you make a decision on which University to choose, please consider

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According to 2017/2018 JAMB Brochure, only Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) offers Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology

Course Description for Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology:
Have seen people with crutches and other external or artificial aid to the body? Degree in Prothesis and Orthopedic Technology enables you to become an expertise who work directly with orthopedic doctors and surgeons in the treatment of bone and joint injuries. Some orthopedic technicians also assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room, in the setting of broken bones and the fitting of prosthetic limbs. Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology provides evaluation and production of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces for the disabled. It provides students the knowledge of kinesiology and patients counseling to help in the management of injuries that are mostly related to the bones and joints.. …Click here to improve this course description.

Where can I work with a Degree in Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology?
Having a Degree in Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology does not limit you to a particular work environment. Career opportunities will be added when we revisit this page.

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The general WAEC, NECO or GCE core subject combination for Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology have been listed above but, some Universities may accept Pass in some a compulsory subject instead of Credit. And some may accept or reject two sittings. That is combinations of WAEC, NECO, or GCE results. You will know more when you take a look at the special consideration (waiver) for this course if available. Please take note that when you see Check, it simply means the special consideration for this course had been merge with a related course to save space. So it is advisable to click the link or search with the search bar.

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