Overview

The only way to join the profession of prosthetics and orthotics in the UK is by graduating with an Honours degree in prosthetics and orthotics, which is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. Strathclyde's BSc (Hons) programme, within the Department of Biomedical Engineering, is the one of only two such approved degrees in the UK.

The University of Strathclyde offers the only four-year Prosthetics and Orthotics degree in the UK – the only course in the UK with Category 1 accreditation from the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.

Careers

Key sectors for graduate recruitment are the Health Service, in either NHS facilities or for commercial companies contracted to the NHS for prosthetic/orthotic services.

Graduates of the BSc (Honours) in Prosthetics and Orthotics (Hons) at University of Strathclyde are eligible to apply for registration as a Prosthetist/Orthotist through the Health and Care Professions Council. Our graduates can also become members of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists.

Graduates will also achieve Category 1 status certification from the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, which is the highest recognised accreditation in this field. Strathclyde is the only university in the UK with this accolade and one of only a few prosthetic and orthotic programmes across the world to have this international recognition.

Some of our graduates continue to postgraduate study or research.

Accreditation

Health and Care Professions Council, International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Prosthetic & Orthotic Design

Human Biological Science

Prosthetics & Orthotics Professional & Technical Skills

Prosthetic & Orthotic Science

Human Biological Sciences

Principles of Prosthetic and Orthotic Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Honours: 480 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Year 1 entry only. Year 2 entry not offered.HighersStandard entry requirements

AAAB or AABBB (Maths A, Physics and Biology or Human Biology recommended A/B)

Advanced Highers

Maths, Physics or Biology recommended

A Levels

ABB-BBB
(Maths, one science subject)

International Baccalaureate

Year 1 entry: 34-32

(Maths HL5, Physics and Biology or Human Biology recommended HL5)

Year 2 entry: 36-34

(Maths HL6, Physics and Biology or Human Biology recommended HL6)

HND

HND Engineering including B in Maths for Engineering 2

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

30250 GBP / year

≈ 30250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Living costs

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