BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering, specialising in prosthetic and orthotic practice. Core topics include research methods, clinical skills, and ethics and professional practice. Graduates may apply for dual HCPC registration as prosthetists and orthotists. Third-year students undertake 13-week full-time placements in both prosthetics and orthotics and complete an evidence-based dissertation.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Minimum of three GCSE's at Grade 4/C including English Language, Maths and a Science (or equivalent) You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 120 points - must include a minimum of grade B in a science, maths or engineering subject. A level: 120 UCAS points including Maths, a Science or Engineering at grade B or above. BTEC: DDM in a science related subject. T level: Healthcare Science/Science - Distinction Access to HE: 120 UCAS Tariff points in a Science related subject, in conjunction with our GCSE requirements. Scottish Highers: The equivalent of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a Maths, Science or Engineering subject at grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate: The equivalent of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a Maths, Science or Engineering subject at grade B or above. IB: We accept qualifications from all around the world in relevant subjects. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements. European Baccalaureate: We accept qualifications from all around the world in relevant subjects. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 75%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 20%
- Wales: 10%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a prosthetist/orthotist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biomechanics
- Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotics Practice
- Materials, Manufacturing and Design
- General Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
- Human Biology
- Professionalism in Practice
- Motion Analysis and Research Methods
- Further Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice 1
- Further Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice 2
- Human Biology
- Progressive Application of Clinical Practice
- Professionalism in Practice
- Final Placements
- Into Employment
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £36,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics at University of Salford do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics at University of Salford?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics at University of Salford?
The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a prosthetist/orthotist.
How many students continue on BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics at University of Salford?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.