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University of Southampton: Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation
| Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Health Sciences |
| Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| AdmissionsPGT.ELS@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 4732 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Enhance your practice at a global top 100* university.
Gain an in-depth understanding of a patient’s journey from pre-amputation to prosthetic rehabilitation, exploring both the physical and psychological aspects of patient care.
Our Amputee Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Use module is endorsed by the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Amputee Rehabilitation (BACPAR). Your future career
This course is a great way to improve your specialist knowledge if you already work, or would like to work, in this area. It’s ideal for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from backgrounds such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, engineering, nursing and other related professions.
As a student at a Russell Group university you’ll benefit from research-led learning throughout your study and you’ll be supported by academics who are recognised experts in their fields, meaning you'll graduate with leading knowledge in this field and the skills to deliver world-leading care.
Key features of this course
You’ll explore contemporary issues related to limb loss, and develop expertise in research, clinical practice and commerce. This will involve studying a wide range of current issues facing the delivery of amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation in a variety of different settings, including:
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adult and children’s services within the NHS and other healthcare organisations
-
global issues related to limb loss and access to prosthetic service
-
prosthetic componentry and the prosthetic industry
-
charity settings across different sectors
-
engagement in occupations
-
exercise and paralympic sport
-
the military
Further information
As well as the academic requirements, we expect you to show a strong understanding of the remit of the programme being in prosthetic rehabilitation (i.e. not general rehabilitation), and a genuine interest in this area. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University. At least one satisfactory reference (on some occasions a second reference will be required). As well as the academic requirements, we expect you to show a strong understanding of the remit of the programme being in prosthetic rehabilitation (i.e. not general rehabilitation), and a genuine interest in this area. If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets our Band C: For IELTS, this is 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Enhance your practice at a global top 100* university.
Gain an in-depth understanding of a patient’s journey from pre-amputation to prosthetic rehabilitation, exploring both the physical and psychological aspects of patient care.
Our Amputee Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Use module is endorsed by the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Amputee Rehabilitation (BACPAR). Your future career
This course is a great way to improve your specialist knowledge if you already work, or would like to work, in this area. It’s ideal for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from backgrounds such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, engineering, nursing and other related professions.
As a student at a Russell Group university you’ll benefit from research-led learning throughout your study and you’ll be supported by academics who are recognised experts in their fields, meaning you'll graduate with leading knowledge in this field and the skills to deliver world-leading care.
Key features of this course
You’ll explore contemporary issues related to limb loss, and develop expertise in research, clinical practice and commerce. This will involve studying a wide range of current issues facing the delivery of amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation in a variety of different settings, including:
-
adult and children’s services within the NHS and other healthcare organisations
-
global issues related to limb loss and access to prosthetic service
-
prosthetic componentry and the prosthetic industry
-
charity settings across different sectors
-
engagement in occupations
-
exercise and paralympic sport
-
the military
Further information
As well as the academic requirements, we expect you to show a strong understanding of the remit of the programme being in prosthetic rehabilitation (i.e. not general rehabilitation), and a genuine interest in this area. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University. At least one satisfactory reference (on some occasions a second reference will be required). As well as the academic requirements, we expect you to show a strong understanding of the remit of the programme being in prosthetic rehabilitation (i.e. not general rehabilitation), and a genuine interest in this area. If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets our Band C: For IELTS, this is 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Enhance your practice at a global top 100* university.
Gain an in-depth understanding of a patient’s journey from pre-amputation to prosthetic rehabilitation, exploring both the physical and psychological aspects of patient care.
This holistic framework is delivered by healthcare experts whose research is at the leading edge of developments in the global field of amputation and prosthetics, and looks at the different views and perspectives of a patient, their families, carers and clinicians.
The programme is aimed at multidisciplinary healthcare professionals who either already work, or would like to work, in this area.
Our Amputee Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Use module is endorsed by the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Amputee Rehabilitation (BACPAR).
*QS World University Rankings 2025.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University,at least one satisfactory reference (on some occasions a second reference will be required) As well as the academic requirements, we expect you to show a strong understanding of the remit of the programme being in prosthetic rehabilitation (i.e. not general rehabilitation), and a genuine interest in this area. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Enhance your practice at a global top 100* university.
Gain an in-depth understanding of a patient’s journey from pre-amputation to prosthetic rehabilitation, exploring both the physical and psychological aspects of patient care.
This holistic framework is delivered by healthcare experts whose research is at the leading edge of developments in the global field of amputation and prosthetics, and looks at the different views and perspectives of a patient, their families, carers and clinicians.
The programme is aimed at multidisciplinary healthcare professionals who either already work, or would like to work, in this area.
Our Amputee Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Use module is endorsed by the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Amputee Rehabilitation (BACPAR).
*QS World University Rankings 2025.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University,at least one satisfactory reference (on some occasions a second reference will be required) As well as the academic requirements, we expect you to show a strong understanding of the remit of the programme being in prosthetic rehabilitation (i.e. not general rehabilitation), and a genuine interest in this area. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
"Enhance your practice at a global top 100* university.
Gain an in-depth understanding of a patient’s journey from pre-amputation to prosthetic rehabilitation, exploring both the physical and psychological aspects of patient care.
This holistic framework is delivered by healthcare experts whose research is at the leading edge of developments in the global field of amputation and prosthetics, and looks at the different views and perspectives of a patient, their families, carers and clinicians.
The programme is aimed at multidisciplinary healthcare professionals who either already work, or would like to work, in this area.
Our Amputee Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Use module is endorsed by the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Amputee Rehabilitation (BACPAR).
*QS World University Rankings 2023."
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University,at least one satisfactory reference (on some occasions a second reference will be required) As well as the academic requirements, we expect you to show a strong understanding of the remit of the programme being in prosthetic rehabilitation (i.e. not general rehabilitation), and a genuine interest in this area. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 26352 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 26352 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
"Enhance your practice at a global top 100* university.
Gain an in-depth understanding of a patient’s journey from pre-amputation to prosthetic rehabilitation, exploring both the physical and psychological aspects of patient care.
This holistic framework is delivered by healthcare experts whose research is at the leading edge of developments in the global field of amputation and prosthetics, and looks at the different views and perspectives of a patient, their families, carers and clinicians.
The programme is aimed at multidisciplinary healthcare professionals who either already work, or would like to work, in this area.
Our Amputee Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Use module is endorsed by the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Amputee Rehabilitation (BACPAR).
*QS World University Rankings 2023."
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University,at least one satisfactory reference (on some occasions a second reference will be required) As well as the academic requirements, we expect you to show a strong understanding of the remit of the programme being in prosthetic rehabilitation (i.e. not general rehabilitation), and a genuine interest in this area. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
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