Program Overview

Doctor of Podiatric Surgery

About the course

The Doctor of Podiatric Surgery (DPS) is a 5-year part-time postgraduate course for registered general podiatrists wishing to become podiatric surgeons. The course provides theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in podiatric surgery, as well as advanced research skills, beyond the entry-level podiatry degrees with the aim to produce graduates committed to the wellbeing of the patient, community and society as an accountable, responsible, lifelong learning, caring, safe and competent podiatric surgeon.

Course Details

• Status: Not available
• Locations: Not specified
• Attendance: Part-time
• Delivery: Multi-mode
• Starting dates: Semester 1
• Weekly contact time: Approximately 46 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 91830
• Full time/part time duration: 5 years (part-time only)

Important dates

• Intake Periods: February 2025
• Application Open: Not available in 2025
• Application Close: Not available in 2025

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

• (a) an entry to practice General Podiatry degree or equivalent recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• (b) unrestricted current registration as a General Podiatrist in Australia*;
• (c) at least two years of relevant professional experience outlined in a curriculum vitae, including a cover letter
• *applicants must remain registered for the duration of the course

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on—

• (a) a structured interview in which eligible applicants will be assessed based on the attributes and background considered desirable in podiatric surgery;
• (b) the intake quota for that year;
• (c) a selection score determined by the interview score, curriculum vitae, and weighted average mark of the general podiatry degree

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

• Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Student Fees: Annual course fee
  • 2025: Full-Fee Paying Place $37,000.00
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Course Structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

• Core - Group A: Take all units (30 points)
  • PODI5500 Essential Licenses and Certifications (0)
  • PODI5511 Foundations of Podiatric Surgery 1 (6)
  • PODI5512 Foundations of Podiatric Surgery 2 (6)
  • PODI5513 Concepts of Podiatric Surgery (6)
  • PODI5514 Podiatric Medicine Practicum (6)
  • PODI5515 Introduction to Surgical Skills (6)
• Core - Group B: Take all units (72 points)
  • PODI6531 Surgical Practicum 1A (6)
  • PODI6532 Surgical Practicum 1B (6)
  • PODI6533 Surgical Practicum 1C (6)
  • PODI6534 Surgical Practicum 2A (6)
  • PODI6535 Surgical Practicum 2B (6)
  • PODI6536 Surgical Practicum 2C (12)
  • PODI6541 Surgical Practicum 3A (6)
  • PODI6542 Surgical Practicum 3B (12)
  • PODI6543 Surgical Practicum 3C (12)
• Core - Group C: Take all units (42 points)
  • PODI6571 Podiatric Research 1 (6)
  • PODI6572 Podiatric Research 2 (6)
  • PODI6573 Podiatric Research 3 (6)
  • PODI6574 Podiatric Research 4 (6)
  • PUBH4401 Biostatistics I (6)
  • PUBH4403 Epidemiology I (6)
  • PUBH5805 Qualitative Research Methods in Health (6)

Course Accreditation

The Doctor of Podiatric Surgery (91830) is accredited by the Podiatry Accreditation Committee, Ahpra.