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Overview
The Prosthetics and Orthotics program offered by Jönköping University is spread over three years. The first year contains an overview of important concepts, theories and practical exercises. The second year includes, among other things, a short clinical placement course. In the third year you will deepen your knowledge and participate in a longer clinical placement, in addition to completing a major thesis project.
After graduation
An orthopedic engineer works with patient examination, specification, measurement, casting, manufacturing, adaptation and testing of orthopedic technical aids, such as prostheses. Since each patient has their own conditions, it is the task of the orthopedic engineer to develop technical solutions with regard to the individual's conditions and needs. The profession includes handling of thermosets *.
* In accordance with the Swedish Work Environment Authority's Regulation AFS 2005: 6.
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Courses include:
- Orthotic Management and Biomechanics
- Psychology
- Prosthetic and Orthotic Management of the Upper Limb
- Scientific Methods and Statistics
- Prosthetic Management and Biomechanics of the Lower Limb
- Prosthetic and Orthotic Management of the Foot
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- General entry requirements include high school diploma and specific demand on physics, chemistry and mathematics.
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International
15430 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 46292 EUR for the full programme during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.
- For the first semester: 80000 SEK
- Total tuition fee: 480000 SEK
Living costs for Jönköping
7360 - 10800 SEK /month
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