Term: The term or duration of the degree depends on the University. Each University will have its own modules which need to be completed over a certain amount of time.
APS SCORE: Each University will have different admission requirements. It is important to confirm with the university what the APS Score should be. The APS Score provided should be used as a guideline only.
OFFERED IN LANGUAGES: The course could be offered in English or Afrikaans at these universities
Orthotics is a speciality concerned with the design and manufacture of externally applied devices to enhance skeletal ability. Prosthetics covers artificial devices that replace lost body parts. This degree will give students the knowledge and skills to be competent in these subjects.
| TERM | 4 YRS |
| APS SCORE | 28 {Afrikaans or English –4, mathematics- 4, physical science – 4, biology - 4} |
| COURSES OFFERED AT | Walter Sisulu University |
| OFFERRED IN LANGUAGES | English, Afrikaans |
| JOBS APPLICABLE | Orthotist, Prosthetist |
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