Prosthetics and Orthotics Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master

  • BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics
    1/5
  • Orthotics & Prosthetics: A Life Changing Healthcare Career
    2/5
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics (BSc)
    3/5
  • A Short Video on how to become a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist
    4/5
  • Hear From Orthotics and Prosthetics Students
    5/5

Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
78 /100
1973 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Prosthetics and Orthotics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27855 £24571 £28403
25-75 percentile range £24239 - £33607 £18500 - £31500 £21984 - £37274

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26071 £24167 £27000
25-75 percentile range £24429 - £29643 £18500 - £27500 £24167 - £32167

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Prosthetics and Orthotics

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

Current jobs

Among graduates of Prosthetics and Orthotics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Typical employers for graduates of Prosthetics and Orthotics

  • Ambulatory Healthcare Services Organizations
  • Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturers
  • Health and Personal Care Stores
  • Public and Private Hospitals
  • Universities

Jobs of graduates of Prosthetics and Orthotics (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Prosthetics and Orthotics at Imperial College of Science

25% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Conservation and environment professionals
15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15% Design occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Prosthetics and Orthotics

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Prosthetics and Orthotics, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Prosthetics and Orthotics is the development and study of assistive devices including prosthetics and orthotics that can promote or substitute for lost or reduced functional capabilities.

The median salary of graduates of Prosthetics and Orthotics was £27855 15 months after graduation, £24571 3 years after graduation and £28403 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Prosthetics and Orthotics studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Foundation Degree - FD
  • Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
  • Master of Arts - MA