University of Strathclyde

Prosthetics & Orthotics

University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom

Course overview

Prosthetics is concerned with the replacement of a patient’s limb following amputation. Orthotics creates devices that support a patient’s body.

Key highlights

  • Combines engineering and medical sciences to solve clinically relevant problems
  • Applies advances in technology and practice to prosthetic and orthotic care
  • Visits to local clinical centres as part of the course
  • Guest lectures from internationally recognised lecturers

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — or above
  • Scottish Highers: AAAB/AABBB — Standard entry requirements *; Including Maths or Physics at B or above plus one other science at B or above
  • Scottish Advanced Highers — Maths, Physics or Biology recommended
  • A-level: ABB-BBB — to include including Maths or Physics
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include including Maths or Physics at Higher level
  • HNC / HND — HND or HNC in an Engineering Discipline
  • International qualifications — View the entry requirements for your country
  • Other qualification — Deferred entry: Accepted

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.

  • BBA International Scholarship

    25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).

  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study

    Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.

  • Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

    Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.

    Up to £6,000
  • Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship

    Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)

    Value: 25% fee reduction per year.

  • Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students

    Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.

    Up to £7,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Prosthetist
  • Orthotist
  • Clinical Specialist in Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Rehabilitation Engineer
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics Researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,970 | International: £31,900

Admission

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