Bachelor in Orthopaedic Technology
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 9,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for Non-EEA students | EEA students: €1116
Introduction
With a Bachelor's in Orthopedic Technology and a major in Orthotics, you will become an expert in measuring, designing, making, and installing aids for people with disabilities. As an orthopedic (shoe) technologist, your role is to identify the most suitable solutions for your clients' needs, whether they are athletes or rehabilitating patients.
Push the boundaries of performance!
- Are you fascinated by technology and the human body?
- Get the knowledge and skills to make a difference in people’s lives. Apply the latest technologies to boost athletic performance, accelerate injury recovery, and help people cope with disability.
- Develop a solid theoretical grounding in human anatomy and pathology while learning both traditional and contemporary techniques.
- Design, develop, and install technological aids including advanced footwear.
- Apply state-of-the-art technologies and innovative materials to push the boundaries of the industry.
- Attend practical and clinical workshops in our state-of-the-art orthopedic laboratories or experience research in our research facility.
- Explore the cutting edge of orthopedic technology during company visits.
- Apply your skills to real-life projects and customer cases during your internship and Bachelor's thesis.
- Launch your career in a rapidly growing industry as a qualified orthopedic technician.
Admissions
Curriculum
Structure
Phase 1 | In this phase you will develop a broad set of basic skills on which the rest of your professional competencies will be based. In the skills lab, you will practice the basic techniques used to develop assistive devices and the traditional and high-tech methods used to measure patients.
Phase 2 | In this phase you will work on specific skills and knowledge for your future as an orthotist. You will learn the correct way to use various off-the-shelf orthotics, and you will learn how and when to design custom-made devices.
Phase 3 | Now is your time to shine by showing off your competencies in your bachelor’s thesis! You will learn more about specialized orthotics and practice clinical skills in a longer internship.
Courses
Visit the program webpage to get an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per phase. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit.
In practice
Getting acquainted with the field and your future patients is a vital part of our program. In phase 2 you will do a four-week internship at an orthopedics company, where you can practice your lab skills in a real-life setting. In phase 3 your eight-week internship will be geared towards clinical work and patient care. In the English program, all internships are international. With our support, you can find a company in your home country or any place that interests you!
Personal coaching
During your training, you will receive personal coaching from our lecturers. This may be in the form of class coaching, smaller group meetings, or personalized feedback. After every exam, you can ask for personal feedback from your lecturer and advice on your academic and professional career. Remember, most of us are also practitioners in the field you wish to work in soon.
Go international
Our profession is inherently international. In the English program, all internships are international. We will also organize at least one international conference and one international company visit.
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Career Opportunities
The job of your life
- As a certified orthotist: for an orthopedics company, for a humanitarian organization, in your own company
- As an advisor, representative, or product trainer: for manufacturers of materials, components, and off-the-shelf products
- As a teacher: new programs are being created around the world
- As a researcher: a complementary MSc is a great asset!
- As a CAD cam operator or a 3D printing operator: for various medical applications
Additional Studies
Master (via switching program)
MSc programs in orthopedics are very rare. While they do exist, they are spread out across different countries and entry requirements can vary greatly.
The Thomas More BSc in orthopedics is a proud member of the new PROMOTE consortium. In this European Key Action project, we are joining forces with other education experts to develop an English-language academic program in orthopedics, with bridging programs between our BSc, the MSc in orthodontics at PFH Göttingen, Germany, and the Ph.D. at Sant’Anna in Pisa, Italy.
Working in Belgium
Search Year
International students can apply for a new residence permit status upon graduation and extend their stay in Belgium for up to 12 months to find work! Eager to launch your career in Belgium after your studies? No worries! We’re here to help you navigate the Search Year application process. Check also our program webpage for more insights!