BSc in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics

Tuition fee: Local TZS 5,380,400 | International $ 4,380

Offered At: KCMC University.
School of Rehabilitation Medicine.

The course which runs under the faculty of Rehabilitation is a 4-year program (for direct entrants) and 3 years for entrants under the equivalent qualifications.

Graduates of the course are expected to have professional competence in clinical practice in Prosthetics and Orthotics Science by offering a broad range of subjects that include Physical and Clinical assessment and examination of patients with neuro-muscular-skeletal deficiencies. This also includes prescription and design of component, fabrication, delivery and follow up of orthopedic appliances.

Broad Objectives of the BSc in Prosthetics & Orthotics

The Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics program aims to:

To produce Prosthetists/Orthotists who are equipped with practical skills and knowledge suited to the needs of the physically disabled population within and outside Tanzania.
To produce Prosthetists/Orthotists who have the knowledge, skills, and attitude of facing the challenges in the rapid advancement of science and technology and adapting it to suit the respective environmental, social, cultural and economic conditions.
To produce Prosthetists/Orthotists who are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge required in developing designs and fabrication procedures of Orthopaedic appliances suitable for different types of disabilities.
To Produce Prosthetists/Orthotists who can research the available resources to improve the quality, service delivery, and Community Based Rehabilitation.
To produce Prosthetists/Orthotists who are motivated and capable of carrying out training and education activities in technical Orthopaedics.
To produce individuals who can show understanding of the professional ethics and be able to appreciate the individual social, cultural, psychological and economic factors which may influence the process of rehabilitation.
To produce Prosthetist/Orthotist who are capable of managing, coordinating and supervising the activities of the technical staff, i.e. Orthopaedic Technologists, Orthopaedic Technicians, Bench Workers, and other auxiliary Technicians.

BSCP&O

Language: English

Duration: 4 Years

StudyType: Udergraduate

Level: Degree

Mode: Full Time

Intake: October

What you will study

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 3

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 4

Semester 1

Semester 2

Entry Qualifications

Direct Entry: Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum entry of 6 points. Whereby one must have at least C grade in Chemistry and at least a D grade in Biology and E grade in Physics.

Equivalent Entry: All equivalent applicants may apply for the above programs if they meet the requirements stated below:

Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least Five (5) passes including two credit passes in Chemistry and Biology and a D grade in Physics PLUS appropriate Diploma or Advanced Diploma with an average of “B+’’ or GPA of 3.5

Bachelor of Science (lower second) majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology /Zoology.

Tuition Fee Structure and Payment plans

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROSTHETIC & ORTHOTICS

Direct to University Costs

Cost Category	Year 1 (Local TZ)	Year 1 (International $)	Year 2 (Local TZ)	Year 2 (International $)	Year 3 (Local TZ)	Year 3 (International $)	Year 4 (Local TZ)	Year 4 (International $)
Registration Fee	50,000	50	-	-	-	-	-	-
Identity Card	10,000	10	-	-	-	-	-	-
Caution Money	50,000	50	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tuition Fee	4,000,000	3,000	4,000,000	3,000	4,000,000	3,000	4,000,000	3,000
Examination Fee	250,000	250	250,000	250	250,000	250	250,000	250
ICT Facilitation	50,000	50	50,000	50	50,000	50	50,000	50
Graduation	-	-	-	-	-	-	100,000	100
Research Supervision	-	-	-	-	200,000	200	-	-
Fieldwork Supervision	300,000	300	300,000	300	-	-	-	-
Workshops and Local Conferences Fee	30,000	30	30,000	30	30,000	30	30,000	30
TCU Quality Assurance	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20
Student Union	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20
Teaching Materials	800,000	800	800,000	800	800,000	800	800,000	800
Facility Sustainability Fee	50,000	50	-	-	-	-	-	-
NIHF Fund	50,400	50	50,400	50	50,400	50	50,400	50
Total Payable to the University	5,380,400	4,380	5,520,400	4,500	5,720,400	4,720	5,320,400	4,320

Direct to Student Costs - BSc P&O

Cost Category	Year 1 (Local TZ)	Year 1 (International $)	Year 2 (Local TZ)	Year 2 (International $)	Year 3 (Local TZ)	Year 3 (International $)	Year 4 (Local TZ)	Year 4 (International $)
Accommodation	800,000	800	800,000	800	800,000	800	800,000	800
Meals	2,250,000	2,250	2,250,000	2,250	2,250,000	2,250	2,250,000	2,250
Stationery	200,000	200	200,000	200	200,000	200	200,000	200
Books	500,000	500	500,000	500	500,000	500	500,000	500
Special School Requirements	300,000	300	300,000	300	300,000	300	300,000	300
Fieldwork	-	-	500,000	500	-	-	500,000	500
Research	-	-	-	-	500,000	500	-	-
*Student’s Pass (foreigners)**	-	250	-	-	-	250	-	-
Total Cost Payable to Students	4,050,000	4,300	4,550,000	4,550	4,550,000	4,800	4,550,000	4,550

Follow Us:

Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics

Broad Objectives of the BSc in Prosthetics & Orthotics

BSCP&O

Language: English

Duration: 4 Years

StudyType: Udergraduate

Level: Degree

Mode: Full Time

Intake: October

What you will study

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Entry Qualifications

Tuition Fee Structure and Payment plans

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROSTHETIC & ORTHOTICS

Direct to University Costs

Direct to Student Costs - BSc P&O

ICT Services

Important Documents