Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in prosthetics and orthotics.
IELTS : 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
The MSc Prosthetics & Orthotics is one of the few programmes globally that offers a specific degree in prosthetics and orthotics. The National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics (NCPO), within the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has an international reputation for quality education within this field. Staff of the NCPO is involved in research and clinical practice both nationally and internationally.
The course aims to produce postgraduates with a first degree to be in Prosthetics & Orthotics, who are capable of developing careers in allied health professions and biomedical engineering (research, industrial and NHS).
Our learning environment brings together ideas and concepts from science, medicine and engineering to enable the development of relevant clinical and industrial research. You'll also benefit from the opportunity to meet our many industrial and clinical collaborators to help advise and further your career.
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Course modules
Disability & Societal Effects
Dissertation
Project
Medical Science for Engineering
Engineering Science
Professional studies in Biomedical Engineering
Research Methodology
Regenerative Medicine
Tissues mechanics
Clinical & Sports Biomechanics
Biosignal Processing & Analysis
Biomaterials & Biocompatibility
Cardiovascular Devices
Haemodynamics for Engineers
Numerical Modelling in Biomedical Engineering
Medical Robotics
This Masters degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics is planned to afford the graduates the ability to consider and evaluate prosthetic and orthotic clinical practice with an evidence-based approach. The programme is designed to develop the ability to assess the country-specific health care needs as recommended in the World Health Organisation guidelines and standards, and in alignment with the UN convention of Human Rights of the persons with a Disability. Future careers would include:
education
prosthetic & orthotic healthcare management
clinical research
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
