Course Summary

Prosthetists and orthotists deal with the assessment, diagnosis and management of the whole of the body. Prosthetists provide artificial limbs (prostheses) to people who have all or part of a natural limb missing. Orthotists provide supportive braces and splints (orthoses) to people with various conditions of the limbs or spine. Prosthetists and orthotists work with people of all ages and with different requirements. On the course you will learn how to assess, diagnose and treat people requiring prosthetic and orthotic care. The strong practical emphasis will be taught in conjunction with relevant theory and background information. This course offers the opportunity to learn through placements in prosthetic and orthotic clinics across the country. As you move through the course, you will gradually require a greater depth of learning and increased competency in dealing with people, meeting their needs and deciding on the most effective treatment to offer.

Course Details - Modules

In your first year you will study a range of modules such as Anatomy and Physiology, Materials and Design and Introduction to Motion Analysis. In year two you will undertake your first placement of 16 weeks where you will be exposed to clinical situations relevant to your prior learning and will actively engage in patient care. Examples of second year modules include Core Prosthetic Practice, Core Orthotic Practice and Anatomy, Physiology and Pathologies. Your final year includes modules such as Broad Scope Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice and Methods of Enquiry. You will also undertake a second placement of 16 weeks, which will be split equally between

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January 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: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

At least one Science subject at grade B or above including Maths / Physics/ Engineering. If you have another Science subject, please contact the University. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis. GCE A Level General Studies is accepted as a 4th A Level.

120 UCAS points from A/B grades only. C grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Advanced Highers considered only. Must include at least one Science based subject, this can include Maths, Physics or Engineering at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis.

A maximum of two GCE AS Levels may be considered to contribute toward the 120 UCAS Tariff Point requirement, however only in addition to three full GCE A Level qualifications including at least one Science subject inc Maths/ Physics/ Engineering at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis.

60 credits required in total, including 45 credits at level 3, with a minimum of 30 at Distinction grade, 9 at Merit grade and 6 at Pass grade. The other 15 credits will be level 2 and will not be graded. Access to HE Diploma Science/ Applied Science preferred, applicants with similar relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must also hold full separate GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English at grade C or 4 (or above).

120 UCAS points required, points from A/B grades considered only. C grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Advanced Highers may be combined with Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Highers considered only. At least one Science subject inc Maths/ Physics/ Engineering essential at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis.

In combination with one BTEC National Certificate or one GCE A Level, equating to 120 UCAS tariff points total. Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

A maximum of two Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificates may be considered to contribute toward the 120 UCAS Tariff Point requirement, however only in addition to three full GCE A Level qualifications or a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (please see corresponding requirement sections for further information).

At least one Science based subject inc Maths/ Physics/ Engineering essential at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP.

Science/ Applied Science preferred, particularly with specific Physics/ Maths content, however applicants with relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

120 UCAS points required, points from A/B grades considered only. C grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system). At least one Science subject inc Maths/ Physics/ Engineering essential at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis.

Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

120 UCAS points required, points from A/B grades considered only. C grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system). At least one Science subject inc Maths/ Physics/ Engineering essential at grade B or above. Applicants without a Science course may be considered on a case by case basis.

Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

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.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 48%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 94%

Go onto work and study: 97%

Fees and funding

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Provider information

The Crescent
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Salford
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