BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

The only four-year prosthetics and orthotics undergraduate Honours degree in the UK, accredited by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

What you will study

Prosthetic and Orthotic Science, Principles of Prosthetic and Orthotic Design, Human Biological Science and Introduction to Health Service Research in the early years, with clinical placements in prosthetics and orthotics in Years 3 and 4. Year 4 includes a project and electives such as Upper Limb Prosthetics, Clinical Gait Analysis, Paediatric Prosthetics and Orthotic Management of the Diabetic Foot.

Career pathways

Graduates enter the NHS or commercial companies contracted to the NHS for prosthetic and orthotic services, and are eligible to apply for HCPC registration as a Prosthetist/Orthotist and for membership of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Scottish Highers: standard entry AAAB/AABBB including Maths or Physics at B or above plus one other science at B or above (Biology or Human Biology also preferred but not essential); minimum entry BBBB (Higher Maths or Physics at B plus one other science at B). Advanced Highers in Maths, Physics or Biology recommended. A-levels ABB-BBB including Maths or Physics (Biology or Human Biology also preferred). IB 32 including Maths or Physics at Higher level. HNC/HND in an engineering discipline accepted. IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0. No offers are made until candidates have been interviewed; offers are conditional on no criminal convictions or charges relevant to state registration, and successful applicants must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme through Disclosure Scotland. Applicants without a Maths or Physics qualification may be required to attend Strathclyde's Summer School. Deferred entry accepted. SQA Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted instead of Higher Mathematics.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 31,900 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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