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Exchange programme | Orthopaedics

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Orthopaedics

Push the boundaries of performance!

  • Are you fascinated by technology and the human body?
  • Get the knowledge and skills to make a difference to 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 orthopaedic laboratories, or experience research in our research facility.
  • Explore the cutting edge of orthopaedic technology during company visits.

Practical information

  • Where

    On campus

  • Conditions

    You must be studying at one of our partner institutions. You must be nominated by your home coordinator and accepted by the exchange programme at Thomas More (see admission procedure for exchange students).

  • Language requirements

    English B2

  • Erasmus code

    B GEEL07

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

Come join our multi-disciplinary exchange semester in English. Team up with students with a different cultural and study backgrounds. This semester consists of a total of 30ECTS which combines 15ECTS professional skills in your field of expertise with 15 ECTS future proof skills of your choice.

More information

Programme

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 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.

Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per course. 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.  
  • The combination of courses can be restricted by planning issues and needs to be communicated beforehand.
  • Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
  • Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
  • 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.
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
PHASE 1
Anatomy Z15979 9 x
Biomechanics 1 Z15980 9 x
Ortholab 1 Z15981 3 x
Orthopaedic technological design 1 Z15978 3 x
Scientific skills 1 Z15982 3 x
Orthopaedic cases i Z15983 3 x
Ortholab 2 Z15984 9 x
Orthopaedic technological design 2 Z15985 5 x
Pathology and development Z15986 4 x
Communication 1 Z15987 3 x
PHASE 2
Biomechanics 2 Z16423 4 x
Anatomy LL Z16422 3 x
Communication 2 Z16424 4 x
Ortholab orthotics 1 Z16425 5 x
Pathology orthotics 1 Z16425 5 x
Scientific skills 2 Z16427 3 x
Technological design orthotics 1 Z16428 5 x
Anatomy UL/Spine Z16429 3 x
Ortholab orthotics 2 Z16430 5 x
Orthopaedic cases orthotics 1 i Z16431 5 x
Pathology orthotics 2 Z16432 4 x
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Technological design orthotics 2 Z16433 3 x
PHASE 3
Ethical patient approach Z26223 3 x
Technological design orthotics 4 Z26218 4 x
Postural management Z26219 4 x
FUTURE PROOF SKILLS
Summer School: Lowering barriers for minority groups in retail i Z16184 3 x
Startup Bootcamp Social & Climate Impact Z25777 3 x
Project Case i Z15589 5 x
Intercultural communication Z14469 5 x
Coaching Z14436 5 x
Survival Dutch i Z13456 3 x
First Aid Z25930 3 x
Global Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care Z26033 3 x
Startup Bootcamp International (Afrika) Disruptive Tour i Z15302 3 x x
Innovation lab i Z15304 6 x
Startup Bootcamp Business Z15365 3 x
Summer School Health & Chemistry Z26445 3 x
Tackling Global Challenges (COIL) Z16183 3 x
VirCamp: Social & Impact Entrepreneurship in an international perspective Z25807 10 x
Survival Dutch i Z13455 3 x

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 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.

Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per course. 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.  
  • The combination of courses can be restricted by planning issues and needs to be communicated beforehand.
  • Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
  • Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
  • 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.
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
PHASE 1
Anatomy Z15979 9 x
Biomechanics 1 Z15980 9 x
Ortholab 1 Z15981 3 x
Orthopaedic technological design 1 Z15978 3 x
Scientific skills 1 Z15982 3 x
Orthopaedic cases i Z15983 3 x
Ortholab 2 Z15984 9 x
Orthopaedic technological design 2 Z15985 5 x
Pathology and development Z15986 4 x
Communication 1 Z15987 3 x
PHASE 2
Biomechanics 2 Z16423 4 x
Anatomy LL Z16422 3 x
Communication 2 Z16424 4 x
Ortholab orthotics 1 Z16425 5 x
Pathology orthotics 1 Z16425 5 x
Scientific skills 2 Z16427 3 x
Technological design orthotics 1 Z16428 5 x
Anatomy UL/Spine Z16429 3 x
Ortholab orthotics 2 Z16430 5 x
Orthopaedic cases orthotics 1 i Z16431 5 x
Pathology orthotics 2 Z16432 4 x
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Technological design orthotics 2 Z16433 3 x
PHASE 3
Ethical patient approach Z26223 3 x
Technological design orthotics 4 Z26218 4 x
Postural management Z26219 4 x
FUTURE PROOF SKILLS
Summer School: Lowering barriers for minority groups in retail i Z16184 3 x
Startup Bootcamp Social & Climate Impact Z25777 3 x
Project Case i Z15589 5 x
Intercultural communication Z14469 5 x
Coaching Z14436 5 x
Survival Dutch i Z13456 3 x
First Aid Z25930 3 x
Global Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care Z26033 3 x
Startup Bootcamp International (Afrika) Disruptive Tour i Z15302 3 x x
Innovation lab i Z15304 6 x
Startup Bootcamp Business Z15365 3 x
Summer School Health & Chemistry Z26445 3 x
Tackling Global Challenges (COIL) Z16183 3 x
VirCamp: Social & Impact Entrepreneurship in an international perspective Z25807 10 x
Survival Dutch i Z13455 3 x

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Experience High Impact learning in the STAR-Track. Develop your interdisciplinary and intercultural competences and grow into globally aware citizens and future-proof professionals.

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Soak in the green open spaces on campus, meet other students in our international hub and lift off your international career.

Got questions?

Linde Schryvers

For all your questions on our exchange programme

linde.schryvers@thomasmore.be +32 14 74 06 63

Jade Houben

For all your questions on our exchange programme
jade.houben@thomasmore.be +32 14 74 04 90

Helga Vertommen

For all general questions on the programme.
Helga.Vertommen@thomasmore.be +32 14 65 23 10
International Office

Hannelore Vervoort

For all your questions on the application procedure & practical arrangements.

incoming@thomasmore.be +32 14 56 21 56
International Office

Inge Vervoort

Head of the International Office
Coordinator of the STAR-Track Programme

inge.vervoort@thomasmore.be +32 14 74 05 54

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