Msc/pgdip Prosthetics & Orthotics in University of Strathclyde, UK

Msc/pgdip Prosthetics & Orthotics in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• combines knowledge of the engineering and medical sciences with advances in technology and practice to generate applications and solutions to clinically relevant problems
• undertake a clinically-relevant project in the rehabilitation area of prosthetics and/or orthotics
• develop your career as a health professional
• experience laboratory demonstrations, practical exercises and clinical visits
• gain a Masters-level degree in this clinical area, while considering globally the effects of disability within a population and society’s approaches globally
• one of only two UK universities offering training in prosthetics and orthotics

Why this course?

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.

Facilities

The Department of Biomedical Engineering comprises Biomedical Engineering and the National Centre for Prosthetics & Orthotics (NCPO) – two complementary and key areas of health technology teaching and research within the University.

NCPO has modern dedicated design and manufacture facilities for prosthetics and orthotics. Our custom-built facilities provide clinical examination, treatment and bespoke workshop areas. We can provide access to these high quality facilities for the assessment of devices and patient performance.

Specialist equipment includes:

• Tracer CAD scanners and robotic milling system
• Specialist laminate manufacture facility
• Silicon coach video clinical analysis system

Careers

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

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