Prosthetics and Orthotics BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Prosthetics and Orthotics BSc (Hons)

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.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

Peel Park Campus

Course Address
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT

Application Details

Course Code

B984

Institution Code

S03

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

120

Scottish Higher

B,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 Diploma

D: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 Programme

32

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.

AS

A 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 Higher

B,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 level

B,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 Level

D

T level - Healthcare Science/Science - Distinction

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