Program Overview

Principles of Podiatry Surgery

This course is aimed at registered podiatrists with a keen interest in podiatric surgery. It will provide you with an introduction to the complete surgical episode of care from pre-operative assessment to discharge. Peri-operative care, surgical technique, and principles of bone fixation will also be covered.

Overview

• The course will present the key principles that underpin podiatric surgical practice and introduce the surgical skills required to support practice.
• The in-depth anatomy of the foot will be covered.
• The course provides you with an opportunity to practice surgical dissection/prosection of the foot and lower limb.
• If you are not working within a surgical team, we may be able to assist you in arranging some observational placement experience.

Teaching and Assessment

You will be taught through a series of lectures, practical classes, demonstrations, and work-based learning, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

• Assessment will include a case-based Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and submission of a written assignment.
• Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
• Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term-time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results.
• Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

Key Information

Entry Requirements

• 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

• 22 September 2025

Duration

• 4.5 taught days: 2 days in September and 2.5 days in February, part-time
• Credits: 30 Masters level credits
• Code: HMP2004

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 your 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.
  • Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
• If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

Career Support

• This short course may assist you to meet the continuing professional development requirements stipulated by your employer/professional regulator.

Accreditations & Professional Links

• The course is accredited by the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

Research Excellence

• Our researchers carry out work that makes a real difference to people's lives:
  • We are in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power.
  • Three-quarters of all our research is world-leading and internationally excellent.
  • Over 60% of our research environment was classified as world-leading and internationally excellent, especially in Music, Biological Sciences, Architecture and Built Environment, Social Work and Social Policy, History, and Communication and Media Studies.

Student Support

• At the University of Huddersfield, you'll find support networks and services to help you get ahead in your studies and social life.
• Whether you study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you'll soon discover that you're never far away from our dedicated staff and resources to help you navigate through your personal student journey.
• Find out more about all our support services.