BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
Entry requirements
GCSE: Minimum of three GCSE's at Grade 4/C including English Language, Maths and a Science (or equivalent) You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 120 points - must include a minimum of grade B in a science, maths or engineering subject. A level: 120 UCAS points including Maths, a Science or Engineering at grade B or above. BTEC: DDM in a science related subject. T level: Healthcare Science/Science - Distinction Access to HE: 120 UCAS Tariff points in a Science related subject, in conjunction with our GCSE requirements. Scottish Highers: The equivalent of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a Maths, Science or Engineering subject at grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate: The equivalent of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a Maths, Science or Engineering subject at grade B or above. IB: We accept qualifications from all around the world in relevant subjects. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements. European Baccalaureate: We accept qualifications from all around the world in relevant subjects. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering, specialising in prosthetic and orthotic practice. Core topics include research methods, clinical skills, and ethics and professional practice. Graduates may apply for dual HCPC registration as prosthetists and orthotists. Third-year students undertake 13-week full-time placements in both prosthetics and orthotics and complete an evidence-based dissertation.
Modules
- Biomechanics
- Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotics Practice
- Materials, Manufacturing and Design
- General Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
- Human Biology
- Professionalism in Practice
- Motion Analysis and Research Methods
- Further Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice 1
- Further Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice 2
- Human Biology
- Progressive Application of Clinical Practice
- Professionalism in Practice
- Final Placements
- Into Employment
- Dissertation