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Prosthetics and Orthotics: Prosthetist and Orthotis

Code: SXA23S1

Degree:
Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care

Degree title:
Prosthetics/Orthotics

Credits:
210 ects

Duration:
3.5 years (210 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2023

Descriptions

Level of degree:
Bachelor’s degree in social and health care

Degree profile:
See the comprehensive description of the degree online: http://www.metropolia.fi/haku/koulutustarjonta-nuoret-sosiaali-ja- terveysala/apuvalinetekniikka/

Work profiles of graduated UAS students:

In the social and health care sector, prosthetists and orthotists are mainly employed by companies manufacturing assistive devices as well as by assistive device units of hospitals and various institutions. They are also competent to work as independent entrepreneurs.
Prosthetists and orthotists work in client service, in middle management or similar in planning and manufacturing processes, and as professional experts of their field in rehabilitation groups. In addition, they can work in sales and marketing of companies selling assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment. In the future, assistive devices related to environment control and communication are part of the prosthetists’ and orthotists’ work profile.

Core competence areas of prosthetists and orthotists consist of 1) Client-oriented, multiprofessional competence, 2) Assessment of assistive device needs and functional capacity, 3) Service competence in assistive devices, 4) Working methods and competence in materials, 5) Competence in entrepreneurship and business activities 6) Research and development competence.

Studies focus on working life oriented approach, international activities and challenges of future, as well as reflective, critical and research-based approach to work. Students have the opportunity to participate in multiprofessional projects to develop their competence within their UAS or in collaboration with the working life. Students also have the possibility to participate in student exchange.

Specific admission requirements:
Standard requirements for universities of applied sciences apply.

The competence-based curriculum and its learning outcomes describe what kinds of competences students are expected to achieve and help students assess their own existing competence and future learning. Students’ individual choices and recognition of prior learning (RPL), complete with flexible implementation models, allow students to build their own individual learning pathways. Each student’s own learning pathway is described in the individual study plan (ISP).

Guidelines for completing studies and evaluation:

Criteria for completing studies and their evaluation are found in the study plans of each study unit. The lecturer of the course is responsible for the evaluation. Criteria for evaluation and means to complete the course are given in the beginning of each course. Student competence is evaluated based on a two-cycle evaluation framework unless individual criteria for the course exist.

Requirements for graduation:

Completion of all studies included in the curriculum.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026
SXA23S1-1001
Introduction to studies and the field of prosthetics and orthotics

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30
SX00DZ87 Learning and Study Skills 5
SX00EP25 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 1 and Physiology 5
SX00EP26 Professional Communication and Basics of Foot Orthoses 5
SX00EP27 Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics 10
SX00EP28 Customer-Oriented Technological Solutions in Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics 5
SXA23S1-1002
Working in the field of rehabilitation

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30
SX00EP29 Professional English 5
SX00EP30 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 2, Neuroanathomy and Neurophysiology 5
SX00BY31 Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration 5
SX00EQ75 Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics 5
SX00EP31 Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments 5
SX00EP32 Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics 5
SXA23S1-1003
Customer oriented solutions in the field of prosthetics and orthotics 1

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30
SX00EP36 Workplacement 1 5
SX00EA03 Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector 5
SX00EQ76 Deepening medical expertise in the field of Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics 5
SX00EP35 Foot Orthoses 5
SX00EP37 Special Footwear 5
SX00EP33 Biomechanics and Motion Evaluation 5
SXA23S1-1004
Customer oriented solutions in the field of prosthetics and orthotics 2

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30
SX00EP84 Short Lower Limb Orthoses 5
SX00EP85 Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk 5
SX00EP34 Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics 5
SX00EP86 Workplacement 2 10
SX00EP87 Professional Swedish and Advanced Study of Foot Orthoses 5
SXA23S1-1005
Professional development of prosthetics and orthotics

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30
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
SX00EP89 Assistive Devices for Mobility in the Customer's Daily Life 5
SX00EP88 Desing and Manufacture of Limb Prosthetics 5
SX00EP90 Assistive Devices for Mobility - Functional Sitting 5
SX00DZ98 Methods for Research and Development Work 5
SXA23S1-1006
Advanced competence in prosthetics and orthotics

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30
SX00EP91 Workplacement 3 10
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
SX00EP38 Long Lower Limb Orthoses 5
SX00EP92 Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics 5
XX00EL76 Execution of the Thesis Work 5
SXA23S1-1007
Expertice in prosthetics and orthotics

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15
SX00EP93 Workplacement 4 10
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
SXA23S1-1008
Elective Module and Elective Studies

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15
Total 210 60 60 60 15 30 30 30 30 30 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 12.5 2.5

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot

AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Professional English

Vieraan kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen taito, joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Professional English
Second language (Finnish)
Professional Swedish and Advanced Study of Foot Orthoses
Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Professional Swedish and Advanced Study of Foot Orthoses
Not grouped
Learning and Study Skills
Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 1 and Physiology
Professional Communication and Basics of Foot Orthoses
Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Customer-Oriented Technological Solutions in Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 2, Neuroanathomy and Neurophysiology
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments
Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 1
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Deepening medical expertise in the field of Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Foot Orthoses
Special Footwear
Biomechanics and Motion Evaluation
Short Lower Limb Orthoses
Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk
Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 2
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Assistive Devices for Mobility in the Customer's Daily Life
Desing and Manufacture of Limb Prosthetics
Assistive Devices for Mobility - Functional Sitting
Methods for Research and Development Work
Workplacement 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Long Lower Limb Orthoses
Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Execution of the Thesis Work
Workplacement 4
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test

STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)

Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.

Professional Studies
Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 1 and Physiology
Professional Communication and Basics of Foot Orthoses
Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Customer-Oriented Technological Solutions in Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments
Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Deepening medical expertise in the field of Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Foot Orthoses
Special Footwear
Biomechanics and Motion Evaluation
Short Lower Limb Orthoses
Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk
Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Professional Swedish and Advanced Study of Foot Orthoses
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Assistive Devices for Mobility in the Customer's Daily Life
Desing and Manufacture of Limb Prosthetics
Assistive Devices for Mobility - Functional Sitting
Long Lower Limb Orthoses
Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Work Placement
Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Customer-Oriented Technological Solutions in Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments
Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 1
Deepening medical expertise in the field of Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Foot Orthoses
Special Footwear
Biomechanics and Motion Evaluation
Short Lower Limb Orthoses
Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk
Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 2
Professional Swedish and Advanced Study of Foot Orthoses
Desing and Manufacture of Limb Prosthetics
Assistive Devices for Mobility - Functional Sitting
Workplacement 3
Long Lower Limb Orthoses
Workplacement 4
Bachelor´s Thesis
Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Core Requirement Studies
Learning and Study Skills
Professional Communication and Basics of Foot Orthoses
Professional English
Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 2, Neuroanathomy and Neurophysiology
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Deepening medical expertise in the field of Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Professional Swedish and Advanced Study of Foot Orthoses
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Methods for Research and Development Work
Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped

ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree

Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022

Ethics

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account.
- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.

Learning and Study Skills
Professional Communication and Basics of Foot Orthoses
Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Professional English
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments
Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 1
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Deepening medical expertise in the field of Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Foot Orthoses
Special Footwear
Short Lower Limb Orthoses
Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk
Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 2
Professional Swedish and Advanced Study of Foot Orthoses
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Assistive Devices for Mobility in the Customer's Daily Life
Assistive Devices for Mobility - Functional Sitting
Workplacement 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Long Lower Limb Orthoses
Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Execution of the Thesis Work
Workplacement 4
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Proactive development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.
- Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
- Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
- Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
- Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

Learning and Study Skills
Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 1 and Physiology
Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 2, Neuroanathomy and Neurophysiology
Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments
Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 1
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Deepening medical expertise in the field of Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Foot Orthoses
Special Footwear
Biomechanics and Motion Evaluation
Short Lower Limb Orthoses
Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk
Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 2
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Assistive Devices for Mobility in the Customer's Daily Life
Desing and Manufacture of Limb Prosthetics
Assistive Devices for Mobility - Functional Sitting
Methods for Research and Development Work
Workplacement 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Long Lower Limb Orthoses
Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Execution of the Thesis Work
Workplacement 4
Internationality and multiculturalism

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.
- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.

Learning and Study Skills
Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Customer-Oriented Technological Solutions in Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Professional English
Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments
Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 1
Special Footwear
Short Lower Limb Orthoses
Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk
Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 2
Professional Swedish and Advanced Study of Foot Orthoses
Assistive Devices for Mobility in the Customer's Daily Life
Desing and Manufacture of Limb Prosthetics
Workplacement 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Long Lower Limb Orthoses
Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Execution of the Thesis Work
Workplacement 4
Sustainable development

The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.
- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problem

Learning and Study Skills
Professional Communication and Basics of Foot Orthoses
Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Customer-Oriented Technological Solutions in Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments
Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 1
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Deepening medical expertise in the field of Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Foot Orthoses
Special Footwear
Short Lower Limb Orthoses
Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk
Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 2
Professional Swedish and Advanced Study of Foot Orthoses
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Assistive Devices for Mobility in the Customer's Daily Life
Desing and Manufacture of Limb Prosthetics
Assistive Devices for Mobility - Functional Sitting
Workplacement 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Long Lower Limb Orthoses
Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Execution of the Thesis Work
Workplacement 4
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Learning to learn

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.
- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.

Learning and Study Skills
Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 1 and Physiology
Professional Communication and Basics of Foot Orthoses
Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Customer-Oriented Technological Solutions in Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Professional English
Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 2, Neuroanathomy and Neurophysiology
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments
Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 1
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Foot Orthoses
Special Footwear
Biomechanics and Motion Evaluation
Short Lower Limb Orthoses
Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk
Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 2
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Desing and Manufacture of Limb Prosthetics
Assistive Devices for Mobility - Functional Sitting
Workplacement 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Long Lower Limb Orthoses
Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Execution of the Thesis Work
Workplacement 4
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Learning and Study Skills
Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Customer-Oriented Technological Solutions in Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Professional English
Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments
Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 1
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Deepening medical expertise in the field of Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Foot Orthoses
Special Footwear
Biomechanics and Motion Evaluation
Short Lower Limb Orthoses
Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk
Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
Workplacement 2
Professional Swedish and Advanced Study of Foot Orthoses
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Assistive Devices for Mobility in the Customer's Daily Life
Assistive Devices for Mobility - Functional Sitting
Workplacement 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Execution of the Thesis Work
Workplacement 4
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Not grouped

Code Name Credits (cr)
SXA23S1-1001
Introduction to studies and the field of prosthetics and orthotics

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30
SX00DZ87 Learning and Study Skills 5
SX00EP25 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 1 and Physiology 5
SX00EP26 Professional Communication and Basics of Foot Orthoses 5
SX00EP27 Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics 10
SX00EP28 Customer-Oriented Technological Solutions in Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics 5
SXA23S1-1002
Working in the field of rehabilitation

(Choose all)

30
SX00EP29 Professional English 5
SX00EP30 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 2, Neuroanathomy and Neurophysiology 5
SX00BY31 Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration 5
SX00EQ75 Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics 5
SX00EP31 Supporting the Rehabilitator's Activities in Different Everyday Environments 5
SX00EP32 Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics 5
SXA23S1-1003
Customer oriented solutions in the field of prosthetics and orthotics 1

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30
SX00EP36 Workplacement 1 5
SX00EA03 Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector 5
SX00EQ76 Deepening medical expertise in the field of Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics 5
SX00EP35 Foot Orthoses 5
SX00EP37 Special Footwear 5
SX00EP33 Biomechanics and Motion Evaluation 5
SXA23S1-1004
Customer oriented solutions in the field of prosthetics and orthotics 2

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30
SX00EP84 Short Lower Limb Orthoses 5
SX00EP85 Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk 5
SX00EP34 Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics 5
SX00EP86 Workplacement 2 10
SX00EP87 Professional Swedish and Advanced Study of Foot Orthoses 5
SXA23S1-1005
Professional development of prosthetics and orthotics

(Choose all)

30
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
SX00EP89 Assistive Devices for Mobility in the Customer's Daily Life 5
SX00EP88 Desing and Manufacture of Limb Prosthetics 5
SX00EP90 Assistive Devices for Mobility - Functional Sitting 5
SX00DZ98 Methods for Research and Development Work 5
SXA23S1-1006
Advanced competence in prosthetics and orthotics

(Choose all)

30
SX00EP91 Workplacement 3 10
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
SX00EP38 Long Lower Limb Orthoses 5
SX00EP92 Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics 5
XX00EL76 Execution of the Thesis Work 5
SXA23S1-1007
Expertice in prosthetics and orthotics

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15
SX00EP93 Workplacement 4 10
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
SXA23S1-1008
Elective Module and Elective Studies

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15