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Overview
Key facts
Nanyang Technological University's annual Basic Orthopaedic Biomechanics - Part I course started in year 2004 in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Advance Surgical Training Syllabus in Singapore. Starting in year 2009, this course is conducted in two parts. Orthopaedic trainees should take Part 1 and Part 2 on different years. Part 1 consists of bone mechanics, upper and lower limb mechanics and practical sessions. Part 2 consists of revision, spine mechanics, soft tissue and practical sessions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bone Mechanics Structure and composition of bone. Basic biomechanical concepts. Properties of bone. Fracture fixation. Experimental measurements. Clinical applications/examples.
- Biomechanics of Upper and Lower Limbs (Session 1) Structure and loads of the upper and lower limbs. Upper limb: shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Lower limb: hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Joint replacements. Clinical applications/examples.
- Biomechanics of Upper and Lower Limbs (Session 2) Structure and loads of the upper and lower limbs. Upper limb: shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Lower limb: hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Joint replacements. Clinical applications/examples.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sport and Exercise Science Prosthetics and Orthotics View 3 other Short Courses in Sport and Exercise Science in SingaporeAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Trainees must attend Part I before attending Part II
- Trainees cannot attend both parts in the same calendar year, unless with prior permission from the Professor or the Singapore Medical Council
Tuition Fee
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International
1145 SGD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1145 SGD for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
1145 SGD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1145 SGD for the full programme during 2 days.
- Course Fee: S$1,144.50
Living costs for Singapore
1878 - 3880 SGD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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