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Podiatry and Education
MSc (PGCert PGDip)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 1 year (max 2 years)

    Part-time: 2 years (max 6 years)

    About the course

    These courses enable practitioners to graduate whilst in full-time employment. One week study blocks allow attendance for students in the UK, EU and elsewhere in the world.

    Integrated within the university's health and social science graduate programme, these courses provide valuable cross-disciplinary experience through common modules shared with other courses in the scheme.

    Depending upon core and option modules selected, students have the opportunity to further develop clinical expertise in podiatry or undertake education or management routes.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    For non-native speakers of English:
    6.5 overall and 6 in writing.

    Other:
    Students will be working in a professional setting for at least 10 hours per week.

    Degree and/or experience:
    Normally BSc(Hons) Podiatry, minimum 2:1, or equivalent. Students should be registerable as podiatrists with the Health Professions Council.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    Three one-week modules are normally studied each year, usually separated by eight to twelve weeks. Participants may choose all podiatry options or include interdisciplinary options which may require attendance one day per week rather than week-long study blocks.

    The MSc award requires satisfactory completion of three compulsory modules, plus three options and a dissertation. Alternatively, modules may be studied independently, a PGDip awarded on completion of six modules, or a PGCert on completion of three specified modules.

    Participants opting for the education or management routes complete three compulsory modules plus three route-specific modules and a dissertation.

    Areas of study

    Specific core modules and option modules may be selected from the box below and the Graduate Programme for Health and Social Science.

    Syllabus

    Anatomy for podiatric practice
    Rheumatology and the lower limb
    Dermatology and the lower limb
    Diagnostic Imaging
    Clinical Pharmacology
    The Foot in Diabetes
    Pathology and Microbiology
    Off loading the at risk foot
    Foot and lower extremity musculoskeletal pathology and clinical biomechanics
    Surgical Management of the foot
    Injection therapy I ? lower limb & regional anaesthesia
    Advanced clinical skills through competency and work- based learning 1 & 2

    Education modules
    - Principles of Practice-based Learning 1 and 2 (HEM26 and HEM27)
    - Practice Based Learning in Action (HEM28)

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    Podiatry & Education (MSc) (Full time)  [L2BH024]
    UK/EU (Full Time)5,130 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)8,925 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,750 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Eastbourne

    Eastbourne is a thriving town which offers traditional seaside attractions, modern nightlife, good shopping and a wide range of sporting activities. It’s one of the sunniest places in the UK.

    Our Eastbourne campus is located at the foot of the South Downs National Park, about ten minutes walk from the seafront and 20 minutes from the pier and Eastbourne town centre. Almost 3,000 students are based here.

    View campus maps and directions

    Living in Eastbourne

    Eastbourne’s buzzing university community and compact town gives it a laid back and friendly feel. The town combines the traditional seaside attractions with modern nightlife, a wide range of sporting activities and an exciting arts scene.

    Social scene

    The student community in Eastbourne ensures it has a thriving social scene, with dedicated student nights at many of the town’s pubs and clubs. Eastbourne’s expanding nightlife includes trendy cocktail bars, laid-back country pubs and modern nightclubs.

    Fireworks over the pier

    Arts

    The striking Towner contemporary art museum in Eastbourne features international exhibitions as well as a permanent art collection. Eastbourne's six theatres give you a chance to see West End musicals, touring shows, live music and comedy.

    The Towner contemporary art museum

    Sports

    Eastbourne has long been the home of pre-Wimbledon tennis tournaments at Devonshire Park. Eastbourne also hosts an extreme sports festival and the Beachy Head Marathon that takes place across the South Downs National Park.

    Eastbourne Extreme sports festival

  • Career opportunities

    The award enhances career prospects, particularly in relation to clinical specialisms, management and education, as well as providing access to doctorate-level study and research.

    Visit the careers service website.

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Graduate Programme in Health and Social Sciences
This course is part of our Graduate Programme in Health and Social Sciences. The programme allows you to sign up for one module at a time and build your qualification as you go. It also gives you access to a range of interdisciplinary modules across a broad selection of health and social science subjects. Find out more

 

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