Prosthetics and Orthotics

About this programme

Graduate outcomes: Strathclyde ranked joint 1st in Scotland HESA Graduate Outcomes results 2026 Ranked Number 6 in the UK for Medical Technology and Bioengineering by The Complete University Guide 2026 Industry experience: two clinical placements across prosthetics and orthotics in Years 3 and 4 The only way to join the profession of prosthetics and orthotics in the UK is by having a recognised qualification, which is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Graduates from Strathclyde’s BSc (Hons) programme are eligible to apply to HCPC. We run the only course in the UK with accreditation from the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics . Prosthetics and orthotics science classes form a major element of the course. Practical sessions are based at the National Centre for Prosthetics & Orthotics and you'll undertake a clinical placement in Year 4. In Year 3 you will undertake the first of two clinical placements (one in prosthetics or one in orthotics). Each placement lasts a minimum of four months. You're placed in approved clinical facilities within hospitals or private companies under the direction of a designated supervisor. In Year 4 you'll undertake the second of two clinical placements, (one in prosthetics or one in orthotics). Each placement lasts a minimum of four months. You're placed in approved clinical facilities within hospitals or private companies under the direction of a designated supervisor. In addition to clinical placements, you'll undertake a project intended to develop the skills of critical appraisal, analysis, re