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Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics
This degree prepares you to design and fit artificial limbs and supportive braces for people with amputations, weakness or neurological conditions.
- How long it takes
- 3 to 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 58.9
- Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in helping people move and function better
- an eye for detail when shaping and fitting devices
- good communication skills for working with clients
- patience to fine tune a device until it fits well
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 58.9 lowest
- (70.15 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
- Website for University of the Sunshine Coast (opens in a new tab)
University of the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD
4.5from 591 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 72.05 lowest
- (72.05 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Fee
- $9,536 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
- Anatomy and physiology
- Biomechanics
- Prosthetic and orthotic design and fabrication
- Clinical placements
- Living with disability and functional limitation
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?