MSc Prosthetics Orthotics
Course overview
The University of Strathclyde’s MSc Prosthetics & Orthotics is a master’s degree where students learn to design, produce, and arrange artificial limbs, called prosthetics, and supportive devices, known as orthotics, to improve patient mobility and quality of life. This course also covers medicine and technology, with biomechanics.
In this programme, students learn anatomy and physiology, which are valuable in prosthetics and orthotics. They also learn to provide adequate care for patients after undertaking clinical placements, which helps them practice. Upon completing this course, graduates can become certified prosthetists and orthotists, rehabilitation engineers, or clinical specialists.
Learning in this course is through lectures, seminars, site visits, independent study, assignments, and a project/dissertation. Students are also assessed by methods such as written assignments, examinations, practical team projects, presentations, and individual projects.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants require a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in prosthetics and orthotics.
English Proficiency:
- International students need an IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no component score below 5.5.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Career opportunities
A Master's degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics from the University of Strathclyde prepares you for roles including:
- Prothetist
- Orthotist
- Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist
- Academic or Clinical Researcher
- Clinical Educator
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Prosthetics & Orthotics at the University of Strathclyde for international students is £32,800.
Admission
You should submit your application using the university’s online portal. If you need personalised help, contact an AHZ counsellor today.
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