Prosthetics Institute ... Mari your way to success
“At the University of Mari, the lines of life are being rewritten. The Institute of Prosthetics and Orthotics is a model of technological and humanitarian leadership, combining global standards in medical engineering with community privacy to provide applied education that keeps pace with modern rehabilitation challenges, contributes to rebuilding individuals’ motor abilities, and empowers them to regain their independence. Through programs that combine scientific precision in prosthetic design with a human dimension in patient care, the Institute graduates cadres capable of transforming physical challenges into opportunities for victory, using the latest 3D printing technologies and smart materials to create prosthetic devices that are not just tools, but bridges to a new life.”
Internal Regulations of the Prosthetics Institute
Introduction to the Institute
The Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics is a leading department in the College of Health Sciences and falls under the Rehabilitation Sciences specializations. It combines advanced scientific knowledge with practical skills to design and apply prosthetics and orthoses to improve the quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments or injuries resulting from: Chronic diseases (such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis). Physical injuries (fractures, amputations). Neurologic or musculoskeletal disorders.
Institute's Vision
“Leading the way in which we provide innovative rehabilitation solutions that restore patients’ motor function and enhance their independence in daily life.”
Institute's Message
Designing customized prosthetic devices that meet the individual needs of patients. Training qualified personnel capable of integrating modern technologies (such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence) into the prosthetics industry. Conducting applied research to improve device effectiveness and reduce costs.
Objectives of the Prosthetics Institute
- Empowering students professionally and technically:
- Providing students with advanced knowledge in the design and manufacture of prosthetics and orthoses, in accordance with international quality standards (such as ISO).
- Developing clinical skills to assess patients’ needs and accurately fit prosthetic devices.
- Promoting teamwork and innovation:
- Developing effective communication skills and working within multidisciplinary teams (doctors, engineers, physical therapists).
- Building Ethical Leadership:
- Instilling values of professional integrity and medical confidentiality, while adhering to Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Raising awareness of the importance of cultural and social considerations when designing devices (such as considering local customs in form and function).
- Promoting Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:
- Train them to manage projects under pressure while maintaining the quality of output.
- Leadership in Community Service:
- Design awareness programs to support patients with disabilities and facilitate their social integration.
- Strengthen partnerships with local and international rehabilitation centers to exchange experiences.
Admission requirements to the Prosthetics Institute
- Obtaining a General Secondary Certificate (Science) or its equivalent.
- Meeting the admission requirements set by the Higher Education Council.
- Full-time study.
- Duration: Two academic years (4 semesters).
- Time Distribution:
- Two semesters per year, each lasting 12 weeks.
- Study Plan: Combines theoretical lectures (60%) and practical training (40%).
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- Main language: Arabic.
- Some specialized courses are taught in English after being approved by the College Council.
- Attendance of 75% of the theoretical and practical lectures for each course is required.
- A student will be denied entry to the final exam if they fail to achieve the required grade.
Assessment and Examinations
- Grade Distribution:
- Practical Assessment (Classwork): 30-40 marks (includes: projects, quizzes, presentations).
- Final Exam: 60-70 marks (exam duration: 2 hours).
- Success Requirements:
- Achieving a minimum of 60% of the total marks Course.
- Failure: A student will be denied the final exam if they score less than 12/30 or 16/40 on the coursework.
University Discipline
The student must observe the following rules:
Educational Objective: Mary University is an educational institution that aims to provide knowledge, and is not a platform for disseminating intellectual, political, or ideological trends on campus. | Social Media: Official university accounts are used for academic and administrative purposes only. Any misuse of these platforms exposes the student to legal accountability in accordance with the decisions of the University Council. |
Using the Halls: Access to the lecture halls and auditoriums is permitted only during scheduled lecture times. Using these spaces for any other activities without the approval of the university presidency is prohibited. | Student Activities: Prior approval from the university presidency is required to organize any activity (social, cultural, sports, or fundraising). |
Announcements and Bulletins: Placing advertisements, bulletins, or any media materials is prohibited except in the designated places and after obtaining official permission. | Cheating Control: Cheating in exams is subject to the instructions issued by the University of Mary and the previously announced decisions of the Higher Education Council. |
Student Objections: Students are allowed to file an objection to exam results within the specified period, provided they pay the required fees for each course. |
Terms and Conditions
| Miscellaneous Provisions: | Practical Training: |
1. Course Selection:
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2. Amendments to the Study Plan: In the event of amending the study plan, the College Council issues transitional decisions that reconcile the old and new systems, after approval by the Ministry of Higher Education. | Exceptions: The Higher Education Council may exempt any item from these regulations by a justified and written decision. |
3. General Regulations: The provisions of the Higher Education Council and university regulations shall apply to any case not stipulated in these regulations. |
Courses and their content at the Prosthetics Institute at the University of Mari
Download the study plan file