Bsc (Hons) Prosthetics And Orthotics

The Prosthetics and Orthotics course offered by the University of Salford is an undergraduate program designed to equip students with the necessary skills to design, produce and fit the prostheses and orthoses that enable people to live independently and work productively. The program combines collaborative learning, hands-on experience, and placements to produce graduates ready for recognized professional careers.Course Content: The three-year course aims to develop student ability to design, manufacture and fit effective orthotic and prosthetic devices. The course includes study modules such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and material science, as well as clinical practice during placements in the second and third years.Key Modules: Some of the main modules include a combination of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Principles of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Materials and Workshop Practice, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Orthotic Clinical Practice, Prosthetic Clinical Practice, and Research Methods in Prosthetics and Orthotics.Accreditations: The course is fully accredited by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics and by the UK Health and Care Professionals Council, meaning it meets the highest international and national academic standards.Future Careers: Graduates of this course typically find employment in the NHS or private healthcare sector. They may work in hospitals or rehabilitation centres, or in charities dedicated to providing prosthetic and orthotic support in low-income countries. Some graduates also choose to follow research pathways, work with sports people or members of the armed forces who have lost limbs, or work in the industrial sector designing and refining prosthetic and orthotic components and materials.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.