Bachelor of Orthotics and Prosthetics
About this programme
The field of Prosthetics and Orthotics has recently undergone a major transformation. There has been a surge of international interest in advancing the design and engineering of prostheses and orthoses, with the goal of improving the lives of people who use them. However, many efforts to develop effective wearable technology have fallen short due to a lack of clinically relevant knowledge and skills among the individuals and institutions involved. One common reason for this shortcoming is that engineers and scientists often lack sufficient knowledge of the unique needs of prosthetics and orthotics users. Conversely, clinicians who have the necessary expertise to design prosthetics and orthotics may not have the skills to effectively apply scientific and engineering principles to their work. Bridging this gap between clinical practice and research is a key priority of the Orthotics and Prosthetics programme curriculum.
Entry requirements
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE): Grade A1-C6 in Mathematics, English, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology or Elective Mathematics. *Diploma in Radiologic Technology: Grade point of 2.5 and above; three years radiography work experience. *Graduate Entry and Transfers: Bachelor’s degree in Basic Sciences; Grade point of not less than 2.5 (Second Class Lower Division) Applicants with international education qualifications i.e. International Baccalaureate (IB), GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels, IGSCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels, American High School Grade – Grades 12&13 examinations: Entry requirements for applicants with any of these credentials shall be NAB equivalences of the WASSCE grades in the subjects listed under WASSCE Applicants. *Successful candidates will be admitted onto the programme at Level 300 (third year).