BSc (Hons) Podiatry

• A Level: Including passes at A2 in at least three subjects. Must include one subject in Maths/PE/Biology/Chemistry/Physics with minimum Grade B
• International Baccalaureate: Diploma with 28 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, must include Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level

Note: 
We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths. All suitable applicants are required to attend an interview and will be required to pass a literacy and numeracy test.

English Language Requirements:

• Overall IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

Your first year concentrates on the normal working of the body and the main core skills of podiatry. In year two you’ll gain an understanding of the common pathologies affecting the foot and lower limb and how to manage them. In year three, you’ll concentrate on complex cases and the decision-making that underlies management planning.

You’ll learn about the important diseases that can affect the foot, such as diabetes mellitus and rheumatoid arthritis. You’ll have the chance to engage with specialist clinics such as Kings College Diabetic Unit and the Royal Free vascular clinic, which will allow you to put your learning into context.

We’ll teach you how to undertake nail surgery using local anesthetic and also give you the chance to observe podiatric surgeons at work. Many of our students study for postgraduate qualifications to become podiatric surgeons.

The 1,000 hours of clinical practice you’ll achieve through working at our in-house clinic and at outside placements will make you highly employable on graduation. 

Year 1

• AApplied Healthcare Science 
• Clinical Podiatry Practice 1
• Foundations to Practice 
• Human Body – Locomotor 1
• Human Gait Studies  

Year 2

• Applied Musculoskeletal Podiatry 
• Clinical Podiatry Practice 2 
• Health Sciences and Pharmacology
• Practice-based Learning 1 
• Research Methods 

Year 3

• High Risk and Musculoskeletal practice 
• Clinical Podiatry Practice 3 
• Practice-based Learning 3
• Process and Conduct of Research 
• Social Enterprise and Professional Practice