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Principles of Podiatric Surgery
MSc (PGCert PGDip)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Part-time: 2-6 years

    Professional accreditation

    Principles of Podiatric Surgery is approved by the Faculty of Surgery, Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. Students also examine interprofessional practice and work towards career development within the NHS and other institutions.

    About the course

    This course is aimed at practising podiatrists and will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the practice of podiatric surgery and the study of the foot and lower limb in health and disease.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    Individual offers may vary.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.5 in writing.

    Degree and/or experience:
    Students must be eligible for registration with the Health Professions Council as a podiatrist and normally have a minimum of two years' post-registration experience. Students from outside the UK must have successfully completed an undergraduate podiatry programme at a level equivalent to the UK BSc(Hons) Podiatry. Students will normally have an upper second classification or above in their first degree. It is expected students will be within a professional setting for a minimum of 15 hours a week. It is a requirement of the course that students are currently practising podiatry.

  • Course content

    Syllabus

    Anatomy for Podiatric Practice (including cadaveric dissection)
    Diagnostic Imaging (including IRMER certification)
    Clinical Pharmacology (including POMs certification)
    Pathology and Microbiology
    Clinical Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Pathology Affecting the Lower Extremity
    Research Methods
    Surgical Management of the Foot

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. 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.

    MSc (PGCert PGDip) Principles of Podiatric Surgery

    Please contact us directly for exact tuition fees for this course.

     

  • 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.

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    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

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