MSc Chemistry

The MSc Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation course offered by the University of Southampton is intended to aid individuals who are interested in studying and focusing their careers on prosthetic rehabilitation for limb amputation. This program aims to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to revolutionize and optimize the provision of prosthetic rehabilitation and empower amputees to live functional lives.Course Content: This course involves the scientific study of biomechanics and physiology, alongside the management of unique rehabilitation issues related to limb absence. It adopts a patient-centred approach and students learn from prosthesis users to understand their rehabilitation journey.Key Modules: The course is made up of three main parts: Modules for the specialist pathway, a common core of four modules shared with other rehabilitation master's programmes, and a research project. Key subjects include Neuromusculoskeletal Studies, Applied Clinical Sciences, Research methods, and Service Development.Accreditations: As of the current information, specific accreditations for this course are not provided.Future Careers: Upon completion of this course, students go on to contribute to evolving evidence base in amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation, through employment in clinical or industry roles, or undertake further postgraduate study, to support the advancement of the prosthetic rehabilitation sector.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.