Prosthetics and Orthotics Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Prosthetics and Orthotics BSc (Hons) University of Strathclyde 79% 5% 3% £9250 £23050 212 Glasgow On campus Full-time
Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Production BA (Hons) Weston College of Further and Higher Education 61% 0% 7% £8500 £12500 138 Weston-super-Mare On campus Full-time
Special Effects Make Up Design and Prosthetics BA (Hons) Grimsby Institute 45% 0% 0% £8500 £10500 - Grimsby On campus Full-time
Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Stage and Screen BA (Hons) The University of Northampton 77% 2% 10% £9250 - 119 Northampton On campus Full-time
Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance BA (Hons) University of the Arts London 37% 5% 5% £9250 - 120 London On campus Full-time
Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Stage and Screen (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) The University of Northampton 77% 2% 10% £6750 - 119 Northampton On campus Full-time
Healthcare Science (Rehabilitation Engineering) BSc (Hons) Swansea University 87% 0% 5% - - 141 Swansea On campus Full-time
Prosthetics and Orthotics BSc (Hons) University of Salford 73% 0% 5% - - 151 Salford On campus Full-time
Prosthetics, Modelmaking and Digital Design - Part-time FdA South Gloucestershire and Stroud College 73% - 10% £3750 - - Bristol On campus Part-time
Prosthetics, Modelmaking and Digital Design FdA South Gloucestershire and Stroud College 73% - 10% £7500 - - Bristol On campus Full-time
Prosthetics and Special Effects Design BA (Hons) Southampton Solent University 73% - 10% £9250 £13800 - Southampton On campus Full-time
Prosthetics for Film and Television MA University College Birmingham 73% - 10% £6000 £14500 - Birmingham On campus Full-time
Creative Hair and Media Makeup (Film & TV and Prosthetics) FD Leeds City College 73% - 10% £9250 - - Leeds On campus Full-time
Advanced Make-Up, Hair and Prosthetics BA (Hons) New College Swindon 73% - 10% - - - Swindon On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
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 £25789 £24649 £28518
25-75 percentile range £22377 - £29789 £19237 - £30298 £22054 - £34375
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Prosthetics and Orthotics courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20745 £22700 £25918
25-75 percentile range £18766 - £24489 £18100 - £29300 £20969 - £33633
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

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 City University London

25% Business and public service associate professionals
20% Administrative occupations
20% Teaching Professionals
10% Engineering professionals
10% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
10% Librarians and Related Professionals
10% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of Prosthetics and Orthotics in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Prosthetics and Orthotics

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

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 £25789 15 months after graduation, £24649 3 years after graduation and £28518 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 in Arts - FdA
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Foundation Degree - FD

Healthcare Science (Rehabilitation Engineering) - BSc (Hons) at Swansea University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 87 out of 100 among 25 respondents.