BSc Prosthetics Orthotics
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics course is a four-year undergraduate programme at the University of Strathclyde. It is the only UK course to hold accreditation from the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics and is also approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The curriculum combines science-based classes with practical work at the National Centre for Prosthetics & Orthotics and two four-month clinical placements.
The programme includes lectures from guests who are industry professionals and service users in order to improve learning. In this course, students will have the opportunity to work in modern facilities, including a 2D video gait analysis system and a computer-controlled milling machine with a robot arm. The course will equip graduates with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to work as qualified prosthetists and orthotists.
Entry requirements
Applicants need to submit a personal statement and a relevant academic and/or employer reference. They also have the option to upload their CV to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- A Levels: ABB–BBB (including Maths or Physics)
- Scottish Highers: AAAB / AABBB (including Maths or Physics)
- Access to HE Diploma or International Baccalaureate: 32 points (including Maths or Physics)
- Equivalent international qualifications to A Levels are also accepted by the university.
English Proficiency:
- IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no individual section score below 6.0
- Equivalent qualifications such as TOEFL are also 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 £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde 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
Career opportunities
Graduates from this programme are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They also receive the highest level of certification from the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics. Graduates commonly find employment in healthcare settings and private companies that have contracts with the National Health Service (NHS). Some of the job titles graduates have secured include:
- Clinical Prosthetist
- Clinical Orthotist
- Prosthetic Technician
- Rehabilitation Engineer
- Clinical Researcher
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students taking the BSc Hons Prosthetics & Orthotics at the University of Strathclyde is £30,250.
Admission
International students can apply directly to the University of Strathclyde. Our trained counsellors are available to assist you with the application process.
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