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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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​Podiatry students working with local school children

​Course summary

Podiatry is an exciting and evolving healthcare profession involving the diagnosis and treatment of patients with foot and lower-limb injuries and abnormalities. You will  learn the key concepts and theories of podiatric practice including anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and podiatric medicine with innovative and practical teaching in state-of-the-art facilities  On graduation you will be a highly skilled podiatrist who can work confidently with a variety of patients in many different settings. 
 
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).
 
For more information about Podiatry at Plymouth including student feedback, information about facilities and career prospects visit our podiatry section.

Funding information

The NHS will pay the Tuition Fee Contribution on your behalf if you are a UK or EU national, and you are entitled to a means tested bursary for the duration of your course through the NHS Business Services Authority if you are a UK national.
 
For more information about the Podiatry course please visit the Course detail and module information page. 
 

​Professional accreditation

On successful completion of the course, you are eligible to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council.
​Podiatry Students working with patients after marathon

​Career opportunities

Podiatry offers a varied and dynamic career with good employment rates for qualified professionals. Graduates traditionally enter the NHS but subsequent career development is diverse as to reflect interests with some examples including working with sports injuries, research into footwear development or training to become a podiatric surgeon. You may wish to set up a clinic or practice of your own specialising in particular areas of podiatry. Self-employment means that your career path and the hours you work can be extremely flexible.
 
​Podiatry Foot Work

Podiatry as a career​

“Podiatry as a career has given me lots of variety and has allowed me to specialise and develop as a professional and individual in so many directions.”
 
Phyllis Waldron, a Podiatry Academic - Read More
 
For more information about careers in podiatry, please visit the Career, further study and research opportunities page.
 

​What students say

“Podiatry offers a very rewarding and challenging role that allows me to work as an autonomous practitioner, whilst being part of a very knowledgeable and supportive team that ultimately enhances patient care and quality of life”  Emma Toms - Read More
 
​Podiatry students

​Entry requirements

Five GCSEs (C or above) including English, Maths and Science. 240-260 points from three A levels (80 points from one A level in a biological subject, combined AS levels accepted). Other qualifications such as BTEC and Access to HE (45 L3 credits, 15 from Biology) in Health/Science are considered. Please enquire for details.
 
Detailed entry requirements