Prosthetics & Orthotics Degree (BS)
Applying

The UW P&O Program is planning to move to the Master's level beginning with the class entering fall of 2011. The current plan is to phase out the Bachelor's program, with the final Bachelor's class applying and entering in 2010. More information will be forthcoming. In the meantime, please call or email the P&O program office for details (206-616-8586, pando96@u.washington.edu).

Application to the University of Washington Prosthetics & Orthotics Program is a two-part process. Students are responsible for obtaining and submitting all application materials.

Part 1: Application to the Division of Prosthetics & Orthotics

Applications to the Division of Prosthetics & Orthotics are revised yearly and are available during fall quarter of each year. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 15th. The Division of Prosthetics & Orthotics Bachelor of Science application materials include the following three documents:

The application to the Division of Prosthetics & Orthotics should be sent to the address below and must be postmarked by the January 15th deadline. A completed application must include:

Prosthetics & Orthotics application form
One set of official transcripts of all academic courses taken at the college level through Autumn Quarter/Semester must be submitted to the Prosthetics-Orthotics Division. This transcript is in addition to the two sent to the University of Washington Admissions Office. UW students must submit a UW transcript, as well as transcripts from all former colleges attended.
Three reference forms and letters completed by persons who can assess the applicant's aptitude for a health care profession. Reference forms and instructions for letters are provided with the application.

Completed Applications should be sent to:

University of Washington
Division of Prosthetics-Orthotics
Box 356490
Seattle, WA 98195-6490

Part 2: Application to the University of Washington

Current UW students do not need to reapply to the University of Washington. Non-UW students must contact the Office of Admissions and consult the Transfer Admission Packet to determine their high school core subject requirements.

The transfer deadline for applications to be submitted to the University of Washington is February 15th. The international application deadline is January 15th. University admissions close when no further space is available.

Two sets of official transcripts from all colleges attended must be submitted to the University of Washington Office of Admissions with the application. Students already holding a baccalaureate degree should apply for post-baccalaureate (5th year) status.

The UW application is online. Please visit http://admit.washington.edu/Apply for more information regarding the online application. If you do not have regular access to the web to download the PDF version, contact the Admissions Office at (206) 543-9686 for more information.

To learn more about the Prosthetics & Orthotics Program at the University of Washington, please explore the links below:

Application Deadlines

Applications for the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency are due November 30, 2009.

Deadlines to apply to our graduate and undergraduate degree programs are:

Rehab Science (PhD):
January 15, 2010
Occupational Therapy:
January 15, 2010
Physical Therapy:
December 15, 2009
Prosthetics & Orthotics:
January 15, 2010

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