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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics | WSU

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Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Requirements

  • 4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language
  • 4 (50-59%) for any other African Language
  • 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics
  • 4 (50-59%) for Physical Science
  • 4 (50-59%) for Life Science
  • 4 (50-59%) in any other subjects which is not included on the above list

Career Prospects

  • Orthotist and Prosthetist
    Design, manufacture, and fit orthotic devices (such as braces) and prosthetic limbs for patients to improve mobility and quality of life. Orthotists and prosthetists work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and private clinics.
  • Rehabilitation Specialist
    Assist patients in adapting to their orthotic or prosthetic devices, working closely with physiotherapists and occupational therapists to support recovery. Rehabilitation specialists are employed in rehabilitation centres, healthcare facilities, and NGOs.
  • Clinical Product Specialist
    Work with medical device companies to provide technical support and training for orthotic and prosthetic products, ensuring proper usage by healthcare professionals. Product specialists work for medical equipment manufacturers and distributors.
  • Research and Development Specialist
    Innovate and improve orthotic and prosthetic technologies through research, focusing on materials, functionality, and design. R&D specialists work in universities, research institutions, and medical device companies.
  • Technical Consultant
    Advise healthcare providers or patients on the best orthotic and prosthetic solutions based on their specific needs and conditions. Consultants work in private practices, healthcare consultancies, or as independent contractors.

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