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.

Doctoral Degree Plan 1: Research Only
Plan 1.1 For students with Master's Degree Applicant
1) Hold a Master's degree in prosthetic/orthotic or related fields which is accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation or equivalence

2) Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 or equivalence

3) Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University

4) Have research proposal in prosthetic/orthotic or related fields 
5) Exemption from above criteria may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

Plan 1.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree Applicant
1) Hold a Bachelor's degree prosthetic/orthotic or related fields which is accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation or equivalence

2) Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 or equivalence

3) Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University

4) Have research proposal and a publication in prosthetic/orthotic or related fields as a research article in a journal indexed in the international database. The authorship should be either principle investigator (PI) or corresponding author. 
5) Have a minimum of two-years working experience in prosthetic/orthotic or related fields

6) Exemption from above criteria may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

Doctoral Degree Plan 2: Coursework and Research
Plan 2.1 For students with Master's Degree Applicant
1) Hold a Master's degree prosthetic/orthotic or related fields which is accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation or equivalence

2) Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 or equivalence

3) Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University

4) Have research proposal outline in prosthetic/orthotic or related fields

5) Exemption from above criteria may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree Applicant
1) Hold a Bachelor's degree prosthetic/orthotic or related fields which is accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation or equivalence

2) Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 or equivalence

3) Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University

4) Have research proposal outline in prosthetic/orthotic or related fields

5) Exemption from above criteria may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

-  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