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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Prosthetics and Orthotics
University of Salford
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Prosthetics and Orthotics course at University of Salford.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
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.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Salford. These students are taking Prosthetics and Orthotics or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | B |
| Mathematics | B |
| Physics | B |
| Chemistry | A |
| Psychology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B984
Here's what University of Salford says about its Prosthetics and Orthotics course.
Prosthetists provide artificial limbs to assist individuals with missing limbs, while orthotists supply braces and splints to support, correct, or aid the function of those with conditions affecting the neurological, muscular, and skeletal systems.
This course equips you with the skills to assess and treat individuals requiring prosthetic and orthotic care. You will gain expertise in biomechanics, human movement, and gait analysis. The course integrates practical training with relevant theoretical knowledge to ensure comprehensive learning.
We offer the only full-time BSc (Hons) three-year degree programme in the UK, accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This accreditation allows graduates to apply for dual registration as prosthetists and orthotists with the HCPC, qualifying you for employment both in the UK and internationally.
Source: University of Salford
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Health and Society
Location
Peel Park Campus | Salford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Prosthetics and orthotics
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
• First year: Introduction to Collaborative Professional Practice, Biomechanics, Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice, Materials, Manufacturing and Design, and General Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice. • Second year: Motion Analysis and Research Methods, Clinical Pathologies and Presentations, Further Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice 1, Further Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice 2, Clinical Governance, and Assessment and Management of Complex Cases. • Final year: Final Placements, Into Employment, and Dissertation.
How you will be assessed
A variety of assessment methods will be used, including practical work, essays, projects, written and viva exams, and clinical assessments and portfolios.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Salford
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Salford students who took the Prosthetics and Orthotics course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
72%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
high
Assessment and feedback
87%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
69%
med
Organisation and management
69%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
58%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
74%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
50%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
97%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
92%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
89%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
81%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
67%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
86%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
75%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Salford graduates who took Prosthetics and Orthotics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£32.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Salford is a diverse, ambitious and thriving University – our community encompasses over 23,000 students, 2500 staff and 170,000 alumni, with a student body from over 130 different countries.
We’re located in Greater Manchester in the Northwest of England. Our main Peel Park campus is just minutes away from Manchester city centre and, across the way, we have the Frederick Road campus that is home to our healthcare courses. We are also the only university with a MediaCity campus, sitting right next to neighbours such as ITV and the BBC.
Industry connections are at the heart of everything we do. We form strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, working hand-in-hand with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges, helping you to graduate confident and ready to step into your chosen career.
We are leading in areas including health, energy, media and the built environment and have completed impressive work with business and industry partners. For example, our base at Media City encourages creative collaboration between students, specialist technicians, academics and the media production industry.
We invest heavily in our own campus facilities for the benefit of our students. For example, we have the new £65 million Science, Engineering and Environment building, which is totally electric-powered and supported by 154 solar panels. We also have an Energy House, where research teams can test out the energy efficiency of a home; and an anachronic chamber, which is so quiet that you can start to hear the sound of your own heartbeat.
Salford is not only a great place to study, it’s also a great place to live, work and for future prospects.
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