Prosthetists provide artificial limbs to assist individuals with missing limbs, while orthotists supply braces and splints to support, correct, or aid the function of those with conditions affecting the neurological, muscular, and skeletal systems.
This course equips you with the skills to assess and treat individuals requiring prosthetic and orthotic care. You will gain expertise in biomechanics, human movement, and gait analysis. The course integrates practical training with relevant theoretical knowledge to ensure comprehensive learning.
We offer the only full-t...
Prosthetists provide artificial limbs to assist individuals with missing limbs, while orthotists supply braces and splints to support, correct, or aid the function of those with conditions affecting the neurological, muscular, and skeletal systems.<br/><br/>This course equips you with the skills to assess and treat individuals requiring prosthetic and orthotic care. You will gain expertise in biomechanics, human movement, and gait analysis. The course integrates practical training with relevant theoretical knowledge to ensure comprehensive learning.<br/><br/>We offer the only full-time BSc (Hons) three-year degree programme in the UK, accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This accreditation allows graduates to apply for dual registration as prosthetists and orthotists with the HCPC, qualifying you for employment both in the UK and internationally.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B984
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff120 Scottish HigherB,B,B,B,B 120 UCAS points from A/B grades only. C grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Advanced Highers considered only. Must include at least one Science based subject, this can include Maths, Physics or Engineering at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:9,P:6 60 credits required in total, including 45 credits at level 3, with a minimum of 30 at Distinction grade, 9 at Merit grade and 6 at Pass grade. The other 15 credits will be level 2 and will not be graded. Access to HE Diploma Science/ Applied Science preferred, applicants with similar relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must also hold full separate GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English at grade C or 4 (or above). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 At least one Science based subject inc Maths/ Physics/ Engineering essential at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Science/ Applied Science preferred, particularly with specific Physics/ Maths content, however applicants with relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)120 UCAS points required, points from A/B grades considered only. C grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system). At least one Science subject inc Maths/ Physics/ Engineering essential at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD In combination with one BTEC National Certificate or one GCE A Level, equating to 120 UCAS tariff points total. Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. ASA maximum of two GCE AS Levels may be considered to contribute toward the 120 UCAS Tariff Point requirement, however only in addition to three full GCE A Level qualifications including at least one Science subject inc Maths/ Physics/ Engineering at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis. Scottish Advanced HigherB,B,B 120 UCAS points required, points from A/B grades considered only. C grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Advanced Highers may be combined with Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Highers considered only. At least one Science subject inc Maths/ Physics/ Engineering essential at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D,D,M Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)A maximum of two Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificates may be considered to contribute toward the 120 UCAS Tariff Point requirement, however only in addition to three full GCE A Level qualifications or a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (please see corresponding requirement sections for further information). Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D,D Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)120 UCAS points required, points from A/B grades considered only. C grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system). At least one Science subject inc Maths/ Physics/ Engineering essential at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis. A levelB,B,B At least one Science subject at grade B or above including Maths / Physics/ Engineering. If you have another Science subject, please contact the University. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis. GCE A Level General Studies is accepted as a 4th A Level. T LevelD T level - Healthcare Science/Science - Distinction |
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