Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics

Bachelor 4 years Full-time APS 24+
24
Minimum APS Score NQF Level 4
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
NQF Level
4
Campus
Pretoria Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A four-year Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics offered at Pretoria Campus. Prepares students for careers as medical orthotists and prosthetists.

Admission Requirements
Minimum APS score of 24

Required Subjects NSC levels

  • English 4 50–59%
  • Life Sciences 4 50–59%
One of the following
  • Mathematics 4 50–59%
  • Technical Mathematics 4 50–59%
One of the following
  • Physical Sciences 4 50–59%
  • Technical Sciences 4 50–59%
Offered at Pretoria (Pr) campus. Closing date for applications: 15/6. Possible further studies: MHealthSci and PhD (Science): Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Career Opportunities
Medical orthotist or prosthetist Own practice professional Medical representative (orthopaedic rehabilitation) Assessing and measuring orthoses and prostheses Designing orthoses and prostheses Manufacturing orthoses and prostheses Maintaining and fitting orthoses and prostheses
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