Prosthetics & Orthotics

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 one of only two such approved degrees in the uk. we offer 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.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

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 & orthotics at strathclyde are eligible to apply for registration as a prosthetist/orthotist through the health and care professions council (www.hcpc-uk.org). our graduates can also become members of the british association of prosthetists and orthotists (www.bapo.com). 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.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Strathclyde has partnerships with the following companies: