University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)

Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01595D

If you are creatively or technically minded and enjoy working with people, consider a career in prosthetics and orthotics. This program is the first and only program in Queensland that allows you to specialise in this area.

Structure

Total units: 288

Subjects

  • HLT102 Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
  • HLT105 Foundations of Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
  • HLT140 Think Health
  • HLT150 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
  • LFS103 Introductory Bioscience
  • LFS112 Human Physiology
  • LFS122 Human Anatomy
  • SCI110 Science Research Methods
  • HLT204 Clinical Foundations in Orthotics
  • HLT205 Health Research and Evidence
  • HLT208 Clinical Skills in Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • OCC232 Foundational Placement Competencies in Allied Health
  • PUB252 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
  • SPX201 Functional Anatomy
  • SPX202 Biomechanics I
  • SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
  • HLT302 Prosthetics and Orthotics Practicum(36 units)
  • HLT320 Clinical Foundations in Prosthetics
  • HLT321 Developing Professional Practice in Prosthetics & Orthotics
  • HLT322 Clinical Reasoning in Prosthetics & Orthotics
  • HLT323 Advanced Concepts in Prosthetics & Orthotics
  • SPX322 Biomechanics II

Standard entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
UniSC Sunshine Coast International: $78,300
  • ATAR: 70
No
  • Flexible Delivery : 3 years

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