Program Overview

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Podiatry

Overview

Podiatry is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb disorders, many of which are caused by general health disorders. You will use comprehensive assessment and diagnostic skills to develop patient care pathways for conditions which impact on people's quality of life.

Course Details

• Attendance: Full-time
• Course: Three year
• Next enrolment: September 2025

Introduction

You will learn from academics internationally renowned for their clinical expertise and research profile. You'll have the opportunity to take exciting placements in NHS clinics in the north-west and further afield, as well as learning hands-on in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built clinical research facilities.

What You Will Learn

• Learn the basic practical skills and knowledge to enable you to treat patients safely
• Acquire the reflective, critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills that are essential to professional practice
• Start your practice within six weeks of starting the course within our own in-house clinic
• Develop your practice throughout your time with us, one day per week in NHS clinics and then during longer periods of work placements in your final year

Placement Options

• Options available
• International students accepted

Course Accreditations

• Programme accreditation from the Royal College of Podiatry

This is for You If...

• You enjoy working as part of a team
• You have excellent communication and organisational skills
• You are a problem solver
• You are hard-working and highly motivated
• You possess excellent critical thinking skills
• You have a strong desire to help people

Course Structure

Year One

• Integrated Life Science 1
• Integrated Life Science 2
• Professional Studies
• Intercollaborative Practice
• An Introduction to Gait

Year Two

• Musculoskeletal Conditions 1
• Applied Clinical Medicine
• Prescription Only Medicine
• Local Anaesthesia

Year Three

• Enterprise in Podiatry
• Diagnosis and Management
• Into Employment
• Methods of Enquiry (Project)
• Patient Management in Practice DA
• Management of Health and Wellbeing

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching:
  • Clinical sessions and placements, in-house and within the NHS
  • Lectures
  • Patient case study workshops
  • Problem-based learning
  • Tutorials
• Assessment:
  • Objective structured clinical examinations
  • Objective structured examinations
  • Oral presentations
  • Written assignments
  • Written examinations

Employment and Stats

• Career Prospects:
  • Qualified podiatrists find employment in hospitals, GP clinics, in the community, or can set up in private practice
  • They can work alongside doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other professionals and are seen as a vital part of the healthcare team
• Further Study:
  • Some students choose to pursue their area of interest through research opportunities at the University
  • Our research community is a thriving, truly multidisciplinary group, focused on improving health outcomes through innovation and research

Requirements

• Applicant Profile:
  • A successful applicant will be hard-working, highly motivated, enjoy working as a part of a team and a problem solver
  • You will be expected to have good communication and organisational skills, and you will be expected to demonstrate these skills in your personal statement
• English Language Requirements:
  • If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0
• Standard Entry Requirements:
  • GCSE: Minimum of three GCSE's at Grade 4/C including English Language, maths and a science (or equivalent)
  • UCAS Tariff points: 120 UCAS Tariff points - must include a minimum of grade B in a science subject
  • A level: 120 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of three A-Levels must include a minimum of grade B in a science subject
  • BTEC National Diploma: DDM - science, sports and exercise science, sports therapy and beauty therapy
  • T-Level: If applying to start from September 2024, you will need T-Level - Healthcare Science - Assisting with Healthcare Science specialism - Merit
  • BTEC Higher National Diploma: Contact our admissions tutor for more information
  • Foundation Degree: Contact our admissions tutor for more information
  • Access to HE: 120 UCAS Tariff points. 60 credits overall with 45 credits at level 3. Science preferred but Health Studies will be considered
  • Scottish Highers: 120 UCAS Tariff points to include Biology
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 points to include B in Biology
  • International Baccalaureate: 27 points
  • European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 65% to include Biology

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £9,535 per year (2025/26), £9,535 per year (2026/27)
• Full-time international: £19,000 per year (2025/26), £19,500 per year (2026/27)

Additional Costs

• Students will be expected to contact their General Practitioner for provision of medical history on the ‘Pre-acceptance Health Assessment – Fitness to Train Questionnaire’ – there may be a charge for this by the Practice
• The cost of uniform (three sets) and DBS clearance will be covered by the University
• Students are expected to obtain their own immunisations prior to commencing the course
• You should also consider further costs which may include immunisations, books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits

Scholarships for International Students

• If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships
• Explore our International Scholarships

Enrolment Dates

• September 2025
• September 2026

Student Information

• Terms and conditions
• UCAS information: Course ID B985, Institution S03