Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation (MSc)

The Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation MSc is a flexible programme of higher-level study suitable for both clinicians and non-clinicians who would like to work in this field. Our programme, which can be studied either full time of part time, will enable you to learn about a patient’s journey from pre-amputation to prosthetic rehabilitation, exploring the physical and psychological aspects of patient care.

This course is subject to Programme Approval and Review.

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.

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

The course is delivered by healthcare rehabilitation experts whose amputation and prosthetics research is helping to develop the field. It also looks at the perspectives of patients, families, carers and clinicians taking a person-centred approach.

This Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation MSc is endorsed by the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Amputee Rehabilitation (BACPAR).

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.

Flexible study

If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:

• part-time master's - study the same course content between 2 and 4 years

You can also take a single module as part of continuing professional development (CPD). Explore modules that are available as CPD.

Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.

Course lead

Dr Maggie Donovan-Hall is an Associate Professor within Health Sciences at the University of Southampton. Her research contributes to:

• the use and development of health technologies in rehabilitation such as prosthetics and orthotics, functional electrical stimulation and cochlear implants
• understanding rehabilitation treatments and their importance
• improving access to health and rehabilitation including research in low and middle-income countries

Find out more on Dr Donovan-Hall's staff profile page.

You’ll need a:

• 2:2 degree
• at least one satisfactory reference (on some occasions a second reference will be required)

Find the equivalent international qualifications for your country.

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.

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