
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 £6,000Humanities & 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
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
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Strathclyde, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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