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University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Peel Park Campus
Course summary
Prosthetists provide artificial limbs to assist people who have part of or a whole a limb missing. Orthotists provide braces and splints to support, correct, or aid the function of people with various conditions of the neurological, muscular and skeletal systems.
On this course, you will learn how to assess and treat people requiring prosthetic and orthotic care. Prosthetists and Orthotists are highly skilled in biomechanics, human movement and gait analysis. The strong practical elements of this course will be taught in conjunction with relevant theory and background information.
We offer the only full-time BSc (Hons) 3-year degree programme in the UK. Our course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), enabling graduates to apply for dual registration as prosthetists and orthotists with the HCPC. This qualification not only permits employment in the UK but also overseas.
Modules
Course Modules
• First year: Biomechanics, Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotics Practice, Materials, Manufacturing and Design, General Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice, Human Biology 1, and Professionalism in Practice.
• Second year: Motion Analysis and Research Methods, Future Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice 1, Further Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice 2, Human Biology 2, Progressive Application of Clinical Practice, and Professionalism in Practice.
• Final year: Final Placements, Into Employment, and Dissertation.
Assessment method
A variety of assessment methods will be used, including practical work, essays, projects, written and viva exams, and clinical assessments and portfolios.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Peel Park Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B984
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B984
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
T LevelD
T level - Healthcare Science/Science - Distinction
UCAS TariffOffer: 120
Three GCSEs at Grade C or 4 (or above) required in English, Mathematics and Science. Full GCSE equivalencies (e.g. Key Skills/ Functional Skills Level 2 Numeracy/ Literacy) are accepted. Applicants with non UK qualifications will need to meet the minimum GCSE requirements with a satisfactory GCSE equivalent qualification.
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Offers made to applicants are conditional on visiting a prosthetic and/or orthotics clinic.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Satisfactory DBS and Health check is required before registration, please see https://www.salford.ac.uk/school-health-society/dbs-and-occupational-health for full details.
- Health Checks
- Satisfactory DBS and Health check is required before registration, please see https://www.salford.ac.uk/school-health-society/dbs-and-occupational-health for full details.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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