Exchange programme | Orthopaedics

Join the star track international multidisciplinary semester during the Autumn semester and add courses from the English BSc to your exchange package. At spring semester you also have the possibility to join us to Youth Academy on OTWorld Leipzig in even years, or to join our International Days in odd years.
Courses from the English BSc: Here, you will be part of an international group of P&O students with various backgrounds. Check the courses (phase 1 and 2- option orthotics) to see which ones! We are working towards a completely specialised orthotic curriculum, with few but large courses to improve integration of knowledge and stimulate immediate practical application of what you’ve learnt. Some courses are best taken together (especially ortholab and the ‘orthopaedic technological design’ class of the corresponding semester and phase) to ensure the integration.  This also means that the courses have changed, and information from alumni can have become incorrect. Please consult the international coordinator for advice.

The academic year in a nutshell 

Below you can find 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. 

• We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.  
• Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide. 

• Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.

• We are working towards a completely specialised curriculum, with few but large courses to improve integration of knowledge and stimulate immediate practical application of what you’ve learnt. Some courses are best taken together (especially ortholab and the ‘orthopaedic technological design’ class of the corresponding semester and phase) to ensure the integration. Please consult the international coordinator for advice.

For all of the second phase courses (theoretical lessons and practical of orthotics) you need to have a solid base in design and manufacturing of these devices. You need to have already mastered both conventional and digital measurement, correction techniques and have basic manufacturing skills. Please consult with the international coordinator to select the courses that fit you best.

For all practical courses the evaluation is done during classes, based on the finished products of the exercises. The exact evaluation and points of interest in each exercise can be found in the syllabi or are explained by the lecturer in the first lesson. For theory, the normal exam periods are in January and in June. The arrangement for each separate course can be found in the explication of that course, or with the international coordinator.

Yes, we care  

During your exchange you can count on a whole support team to truly make you feel at home at Thomas More. The International Support Team, the International Office, your 'buddy', Student Services (STUVO), all of our lecturers and many more will personally guide you to ensure that you blend in from the beginning and prosper so that we help you to deploy and nurture your talents. You will never feel alone.  

Are you passionate about people and interested in different disciplines and cultures? Do you aim high and have what it takes to make a difference? Are you ready to shape the future? Do you have an open mind? Do opportunities and challenges trigger you to do more?

Become a STAR @ Thomas More

STAR-track is a multi-disciplinary exchange semester in English. Team up with students with a different cultural and study background. A STAR semester consists of a total of 30ECTS which combines 15ECTS professional skills in your field of expertise (business) with 15 ECTS future proof skills of your choice.
More information in our webpage.