Prosthetics and Orthotics
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)University of Strathclyde
Course details
Course description
Prosthetics and Orthotists work to rehabilitate those who require external medical devices to enhance movement and function.
Why Prosthetics & Orthotics at Strathclyde?
Ranked Number 6 in the UK and Number 1 in Scotland for Biomedical Engineering (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
Study on the only four-year Prosthetics and Orthotics course in the UK with Category 1 accreditation from the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Benefit from access to departmental scholarships.
Gain clinical experience with patients in each year of study.
Benefit from state-of-the-art technology including our milling machine with robot arm and video gait analysis system.
One of only two such degrees in the UK approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Your Career
Employers of recent graduates include the Blatchford Group, Buchanan Orthotics Ltd, Exceed Worldwide, the NHS, Opcare Ltd, Ottobock Ltd and Steeper Group.
Recent graduate roles include:
Graduate Orthoptist
Graduate Prosthetics
Subjects
- Engineering
- Prosthetics
- Orthotics
Entry requirements
Scottish HND minimum entry requirements: Pass
HNC/HND: Engineering subject with grade A in graded unit 1 or 2 and passes in Engineering Mathematics 1 and 2
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,A,A,B
Higher Maths at B and Nat 5 Physics/Engineering Science at B; Advanced Highers: Maths, Physics or Biology recommended.
Course options
Course details
Full time
16th Sep 2024 to 16th Sep 2028
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ