Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours)
Health and welfare
Make a real impact in treating the physical and functional limitations of others with La Trobe's Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours). In this degree, you'll explore topics such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and prosthetic and orthotic prescription, design and fabrication. You'll hone your skills through clinical teaching at our purpose-built onsite clinic, then take what you've learned into the real world with clinical placements at external prosthetic and orthotic facilities
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Honours Degree
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Bundoora
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 0100798
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Course overview
Make a real impact in treating the physical and functional limitations of others with La Trobe's Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours). In this degree, you'll explore topics such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and prosthetic and orthotic prescription, design and fabrication. You'll hone your skills through clinical teaching at our purpose-built onsite clinic, then take what you've learned into the real world with clinical placements at external prosthetic and orthotic facilities and industry partners. You'll choose from two minor options - an industry minor, or a research minor - and graduate with the skills you need to become a qualified health professional. By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours), you will: learn the theoretical basis and clinical practice of prosthetic and orthotic management, including treatment, assessment and prescriptions in children and adults examine research and data, and how it relates to consumers practice and apply the assessment, prescription, manufacture and fit of prostheses and orthoses understand the importance of wellbeing in a person's healthcare journey, and how health professionals can work together to achieve the best outcome.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (25) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.; International: IELTS - Course specific - IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5. (increase in IELTS score due to a change in accreditation requirements); Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (25) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.; International: IELTS - Course specific - IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5. (increase in IELTS score due to a change in accreditation requirements); Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus | — | — | $38,400per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.