Level: Bachelor
Start date: Autumn 2025
City: Jönköping
Credits: 180 credits
Degree: Degree of Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Prosthetics and Orthotics
JU Direct Application (recommended), application period: 2024-10-15 - 2025-05-02
For those who apply through universityadmissions.se, application period: Application is closed
## About the programme: As an orthotist, you play a vital role in helping people regain their independence after disabilities such as paralysis, amputation, or deformity. There is a great need for orthopedic engineers, and you will quickly be in demand in the job market. The programme combines theory and practice. You will learn to: - Design and manufacture devices that replace lost body parts or support weak structures. - Work closely with clients and other rehabilitation professionals, such as physiotherapists, doctors, and occupational therapists. - Develop solutions that directly improve people's lives and futures. In our on-campus orthopedic clinic, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience working with real clients and their unique needs. This is an internationally recognised programme in a dynamic, intercultural environment, where you will develop both professionally and personally. ## Your future career As a qualified orthopedic engineer, you can work in orthopedic clinics, life sciences, and biomechanics, health and sport, or with developing medical devices. Do you want to keep developing? You can go further by taking the master’s programme Mastech and specialise in assistive technology or continuing with research studies. The Prosthetics and Orthotics Bachelor programme has been[ accredited by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) at the Prosthetist/Orthotist level.](<https://ju.se/en/about-us/contact-and-press/press/news/news-archive/2022-04-14-the-prosthetics-and-orthotics-bachelor-programme-receives-recognised-international-accreditation.html>) The accreditation is an international recognition of the quality, scope and organisation of the programme. Students will benefit from the accreditation whereas graduates of the programme can apply to ISPO for an individual ISPO recognition certificate. The certificate facilitates recruitment for work abroad.

The programme is conducted at School of Health and Welfare
Credits: 180 credits
Level: Bachelor
Language: English
Rate of study: 100%
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Normal teaching
Start date: Autumn 2025
Requirements: General entry requirements and high school diploma and specific demand on mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Proof of English proficiency is required.
Here you can find the corresponding requirements for most countries.
Application code: HJ-KU013
Degree: Degree of Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Tuition fee: For the first semester: 95000 SEK
Total tuition fee: 570000 SEK

Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Preliminary syllabus as PDF (English)

Year 1


Autumn 2025

Models and Perspectives on Health and Disability, 7.5 credits

Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Course, 7.5 credits

Prosthetics and Orthotics Introduction, 7.5 credits

Mechanics related to Prosthetics and Orthotics, 7.5 credits


Spring 2026

Applied Materials Technology, 7.5 credits

Prosthetic Management and Biomechanics of the Lower Limb I, 15 credits

Pathophysiology related to Prosthetics and Orthotics, 7.5 credits


Year 2


Autumn 2026

Psychology, basic course, 7.5 credits

Prosthetic and Orthotic Management of the Upper Limb, 7.5 credits

Orthotic Management and Biomechanics I, 15 credits


Spring 2027

Prosthetic Management and Biomechanics of the Lower Limb II, 7.5 credits

Prosthetic and Orthotic Management of the Foot, 15 credits

Scientific Methods and Statistics, 7.5 credits


Year 3


Autumn 2027

Orthotic Management and Biomechanics II, 7.5 credits

Prosthetic and Orthotic management in Paediatrics, 7.5 credits

Evidence Based Practice and Knowledge Translation in Prosthetics and Orthotics, 7.5 credits


Spring 2028

Prosthetics and Orthotics, Clinical Placement Studies, 15 credits

Prosthetic and Orthotics, Independent Research Project, 15 credits


Optional

Clinical Gait Analysis, 7.5 credits

Wheeled Mobility - Wheelchair use and Provision, 7.5 credits


The major includes work-based education and as a student you have access to a study place within the Nordic region. The purpose of the work-based education is for you as a student to apply your theoretical knowledge in practice.

Prosthetics and Orthotics has partner universities in different parts of the world that can offer exchanges to varying degrees. When opportunities arise, students are offered to apply.

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. The profession includes handling of thermosets *.

 

* In accordance with the Swedish Work Environment Authority's Regulation AFS 2005: 6.

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