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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Podiatry
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (integrated placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Health, Education and Society
    • School
      School of Health Professions
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course B985
    • Location
      Peninsula Allied Health Centre, Plymouth
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Course breakdown

Stage 1
  • Learn the key concepts and theories of podiatric practice including anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and podiatric medicine
  • Undertake essential shared learning with other healthcare students to give you a broad perspective of multi-disciplinary work
  • Gain practice skills through supervised placements in NHS based training clinics
Stage 2
  • Increase your knowledge, regarding podiatric practice for children and older people
  • Developing confidence and personal skills required to work as a podiatrist in a placement setting
  • Develop research skills to support practice, with evidence based learning
  • Develop skills in the treatment of lower limb disorders, through the application of physical and mechanical therapies, pharmacology and surgery
Stage 3
  • Patient-focussed clinical practice and theory addressing contemporary health issues and complex medical cases
  • Exciting opportunities to undertake an in-depth supervised project in an area of personal interest
  • Become an autonomous practitioner, practicing professional skills for clinical, pharmacological and surgical management
  • Work towards a prescription only medicine certificate and local anaesthetic  certificate
  • Evaluate management skills to prepare you for managing a clinic

​Course funding

  • You are currently entitled to a means tested bursary (the amount depends on your current financial circumstances) for the duration of your course through the NHS Business Services Authority if you are a UK national
  • The NHS will currently meet (in full) your Tuition Fee Contribution on your behalf if you are a UK or EU national
​ UK Applicant​ EU Applicant​
Tuition Fees​ Paid by the NHS​ Paid by the NHS​
NHS Bursary​ Means tested​ Not available​
Student Loan​ You can apply for a top up Student Loan​ Not available
 
Please note: The information above relating to funding is not relevant to those who are seconded. To receive funding you must meet the eligibility criteria set out by the NHS Business Services Authority.

Professional accreditationHPC Logo

On successful completion of the course, you are eligible to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council.

Student placements

You will have 1000 hours of practice learning which will be spread across the three years.

​Theory location​

The theory side of the course will be based in Plymouth at the Peninsula Allied Health Centre (PAHC). The Podiatry Clinic is at Mount Gould (1.5 miles from Drake Circus, 4.5 miles from PAHC).

Term dates​

For details of the terms dates for the next academic session, please refer to the term dates page.
 
Please note: In order to successfully complete your course and be eligible to apply for a professional registration you must complete a specified number of practice placement hours along with your theoretical study. This is a requirement of the HPC. Therefore you will only be able to take personal holidays during the specified leave periods for your course. This includes induction week where it is vital you attend ALL sessions.

Additional checks​

You will be subject to a Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau and Occupational Health check.

When you select the name of a module below, a new window containing a short description will appear. You will need to close the new window to continue. The modules shown in this list are those being studied by the current students on this programme. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

Stage 1

Core

HEAA116P Evidence-Based Professional Practice
HEAA137 Psychosocial Issues in Health Care
HEAA138 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
POD103 Functional Anatomy
POD104 Podiatric Clinical Practice 1
POD105 Theory of Podiatric Practice 1

Stage 2

Core

HEAA218 Interprofessional Working
HEAA219 Project Studies
POD207 Systemic Disorders and the Lower Limb
POD209 The Older Adult in Podiatric Practice
POD210 Theory of Podiatric Practice 2
POD211 Podiatric Clinical Practice 2

Stage 3

Core

HEAA312 Management and Leadership for Inter-professional Practice
POD311 Pharmacology for Podiatry
POD313 Professional Skills for Practice Administration
POD314 Research Project
POD315 Local Anaesthesia and Nail Surgery
POD316 The High Risk Patient in Podiatric Practice
POD317 Podiatric Clinical Practice 3
POD318 Podiatric Clinical Practice 4