Prosthetics and Orthotics
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Bachelor's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 999
Pre payment for this program:
€ 299
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ABOUT
Studying bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics at Jönköping university in Sweden:
Prosthetists and orthotists analyse individuals’ need of and provide externally applied devices used to compensate for impairments of the structure and function of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems. This requires combining medical, biomechanical and engineering knowledge and skills, in interaction with the device user and other health professions.
The programme integrates these fields with evidence-based practice to increase quality of life for people. The students will integrate and apply theory and practical exercises in the student clinic on campus, along with clinical internships and a major thesis project.
Necessary information:
- Duration: 3 years
- Credits: 180 credits
- Type: Full time
- Level: Bachelor
- Degree awarded by: Jönköping university
- City: Jönköping
- Language of instruction: English
- Currency: SEK (Swedish krona)
- Place of study: Campus-based
- Tuition fee for the first semester: 80,000 SEK
- Total tuition fee: 480,000 SEK
Curriculum:
- Models and Perspectives on Health and Disability
- Applied Materials Technology
- Psychology, basic course
- Orthotic Management and Biomechanics II
- …
Career opportunity:
An orthopedic engineer works with patient examination, specification, measurement, casting, manufacturing, adaptation and testing of orthopedic technical aids, such as prostheses. Since each patient has their own conditions, it is the task of the orthopedic engineer to develop technical solutions with regard to the individual’s conditions and needs.
Application Requirements:
- General entry requirements include high school diploma and specific demand on physics, chemistry and mathematics.
- High School Diploma/Certificate (which entitles the student to university studies in his/her home country)
- Transcripts of completed courses and grades (if issued separately from the Diploma/Certificate)
NOTE: Students in their final year of high school/upper secondary school, can only apply through direct JU admission and only if the following criteria are met: official semester grades for all high school years including the second-to-last semester of the final year can be submitted. The final official diploma/certificate and grades must be submitted before the induction week in August. - Proof of English proficiency.
- A copy of your passport (EU/EEA/Swiss citizens may submit a copy of a valid identity card which clearly states citizenship).
- Letter of Motivation
English language requirements:
| Language certificate | Score |
| TOEFL IBT | 90 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| Cambridge Proficiency English (CPE) | 200 |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 180 |
| Michigan English Language Assesment Battery (MELAB) | 90 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 62 |
Deadlines intakes:
Start date: Autumn
- Intake Autumn 2023
The application for intake Autumn 2023 for bachelor and master programs closed on 2 May 2023. Deadline to submit additional documents to an application was 15 May, 2023.
- Intake Autumn 2024
The intake for bachelor and master programmes starting Autumn 2024 will open in October 2023.
FREE VISA SERVICE
One of our very suitable solutions for applicants is to provide free visa services to study in this field from a pleasant country. If you need to receive free visa services, let us know your request
Expenses (SEK)
160,000
Application Fee
900
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
70
accommodation
All new international students are guaranteed accommodation, provided that they apply for accommodation correctly, pay the administrative fee and announce their arrival in time. The guarantee only applies to admitted students at Jönköping University. Family members are not included in the guarantee.
Included facilities:
- Bed (90x210cm), duvet, pillow
- A one-time charge of 300 SEK is added on the first rent in most accommodation for the provision of a duvet and a pillow.
- Wardrobe
- Access to kitchen and laundry room
- Electricity, water and internet connection
- Basic kitchen equipment in some accommodations
Not included:
- Bed sheet, towels
- Cleaning service
- Meals (Except for Pathway students)
Apartments and dorms:
- Ekhagen: 5,500 SEK Monthly rent
- Råslätt: SEK 3200-4100/person Monthly rent
- Gräshagen: SEK 9,000 per three months per person in shared apartment. A deposit is also paid together with the payment for the first rent.
- Beta: Autumn semester rent 27,500 SEK*, Spring semester rent 33,000 SEK*
- Delta House: Autumn semester rent 25,000 SEK*, Spring semester rent 33,000 SEK*
- Kunskapsfabriken: Fall semester rent 29,750 -39,400 SEK*, Spring semester rent 35,700 – 47,280 SEK*
- Linsen: Fall semester rent 29 750 -33 000 SEK*, Spring semester rent 35 700 -39 600 SEK*
* The rent is paid in one instalment each semester.
After Graduation
Career Center aims to strengthen the opportunities of students to successfully find appropriate employment after graduation and they can give you career guidance and feedback on job applications.