Program Overview

Overview

This course is aimed at registered podiatrists, physiotherapists, and nurses who wish to extend their scope of practice into the field of injection therapies in the foot and ankle. It may be of particular interest to those practitioners who have a keen interest in musculoskeletal (MSK) or surgical practice. The course provides students with the opportunity to advance their practice using the theoretical knowledge that underpins the clinical practice of injection therapies in the foot and ankle.

Key Features

• You will be encouraged to develop an understanding of the principles and actions of the drugs available and techniques used in their administration.
• This theoretical course provides students with an opportunity to develop basic skills in undertaking therapeutic injections.
• It provides students with an arena to practice injection techniques on models in a supervised environment.
• Upon successful completion of this course, podiatrists must complete a period of mentored clinical practice prior to using the techniques in practice. This is a requirement of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

Teaching and Assessment

You will be taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, and workshops. Studies will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

• Assessment will include a multiple-choice examination paper and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
• Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

• Possess an Honours degree in Podiatry or an equivalent qualification. Individuals without Honours or with a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine will be considered on an individual basis by the admission team.
• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the relevant registration authority in your country of origin.
• If you trained overseas, you must be registered with an appropriate governing body.

Start Dates and Duration

• Start date: 22 September 2025
• Duration: 12 weeks, part-time
• Credits: 15 Masters level credits
• Code: HMP2000

Fees and Finance

• Tuition Fees - part-time: In 2025/26, the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £740 (Band 2) per 15 credit module and £1,480 (Band 2) per 30 credit module.
• Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of study at the University. For more information about funding, fees, and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Career Support

Advance your practice through gaining the theoretical knowledge that underpins the clinical practice of injection therapies in the foot and ankle, and through successful completion of the mentored clinical practice, gain the competencies required to undertake injection therapies.

Accreditations and Professional Links

This course is approved by The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

Research Excellence

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• Three-quarters of all our research is world-leading and internationally excellent.
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