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The only way to join the profession of prosthetics and orthotics in the UK is by graduating with an Honours degree in prosthetics and orthotics, which is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. Strathclyde's BSc (Hons) programme, within the Department of Biomedical Engineering, is one of only two approved degrees in the UK.
We run the only course in the UK with accreditation from the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.
A Levels
ABB-BBB, including Maths.
GCSE Physics in Grade 6
International Baccalaureate
IB 34-32, including Maths (Higher Level 5) and Physics (Standard Level 5)
HNC/HND
HNC/HND in an Engineering subject with a grade A in graded unit 1 or 2 and passes in Engineering Mathematics 1 and 2
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Principles of Prosthetic & Orthotic Design 1
Introduction to Health Service Research
Human Biological Science 1
Foundations for Interprofessional Practice
Prosthetics & Orthotics Professional & Technical Skills
Prosthetic & Orthotic Science 1
Professional Skills for Healthcare 2
Human Biological Sciences 2
Principles of Prosthetic and Orthotic Design 2
Prosthetics and Orthotics Science 2
Elective Class
Human Biological Science 3
Principles of Prosthetic and Orthotic Design 3
Prosthetics and Orthotic Science 3 with Applied Health Service Research
Prosthetics/Orthotics Clinical Placement
Compulsory classes
Prosthetics/Orthotics Clinical Placement 2
Project
Elective classes
Upper Limb Prosthetics
Hip, Knee & Ankle Disarticulation Prosthetics
Lower Limb Prosthetic Design
Orthotic Management of Spinal Deformity
Orthotic Management of Neurological Conditions
Clinical Governance
Clinical Gait Analysis
Orthotic Management of the Diabetic Foot
Paediatric Prosthetics
IELTS 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
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