BSc (Hons) Podiatry
Course Overview
This program equips students to become highly skilled, independent podiatrists capable of diagnosing and treating a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions. It combines rigorous academic study with extensive practical clinical experience, fostering a communicative and patient-centered approach to care. The course is distinguished by its HCPC approval and is the only one in the UK to offer an approved international academic exchange.
Key Program Highlights
- Extensive hands-on clinical experience working alongside skilled practitioners and world-renowned researchers
- Approved by the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the UK Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
- The only UK program offering an HCPC-approved international academic exchange with La Trobe University, Melbourne
- Student-centered, practical learning approach that develops critical thinking and independent practice skills
- Opens diverse career paths within the NHS, private sector, sports medicine, private practice, and podiatric surgery
Course Overview
This program equips students to become highly skilled, independent podiatrists capable of diagnosing and treating a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions. It combines rigorous academic study with extensive practical clinical experience, fostering a communicative and patient-centered approach to care. The course is distinguished by its HCPC approval and is the only one in the UK to offer an approved international academic exchange.
Key Program Highlights
- Extensive hands-on clinical experience working alongside skilled practitioners and world-renowned researchers
- Approved by the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the UK Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
- The only UK program offering an HCPC-approved international academic exchange with La Trobe University, Melbourne
- Student-centered, practical learning approach that develops critical thinking and independent practice skills
- Opens diverse career paths within the NHS, private sector, sports medicine, private practice, and podiatric surgery
Requirements
Modules
- Anatomy and Function
- Fundamentals of Human Physiology
- Introduction to Podiatric Practice
- Introduction to Podiatric Pathology and Assessment Skills
- Preparation for Professional Practice
- Individuals, Teams and Communities
- MSK Structure and Pathology
- Medicine and Pathophysiology for Podiatrists
- Methodology and Research for Effective Practice
- Podiatric Practice 2
- High Risk Foot and Limb
- Podiatric Pharmacology and POM-S
- Podiatric Practice 3
- Understanding Professional Teams and Leadership
- Contemporary Podiatric Practice
- Into Employment
- Honours Project
- Podiatric Practice 4
