Podiatry

Podiatrists treating a patient

The profession

Whilst the practice focus of podiatry is the foot and lower limb, podiatrists are closely concerned with health and disease in general. Podiatrists work alongside a wide range of people and professionals to offer advice and treatment for foot and lower limb related problems. Of major concern to podiatrists is the maintenance and improvement of mobility whether it is to enable an older person to walk to shops and remain independent or to enhance the performance of a sportsman or woman.

More information about the profession and its specialties can be found on the website of the professional body -
The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

Courses

The Division of Podiatry offers a comprehensive range of education and research opportunities, including:

Pre-registration

If you are not yet a qualified podiatrist the Podiatry BSc(Hons) (3 year full-time) degree may be right for you. The course currently takes up to 40 students each year from a wide range of backgrounds and experience. UK and EU residents are eligible to have their course fees funded by the NHS. UK residents are also eligible to apply for a means-tested bursary.

See our Frequently Asked Questions on the Podiatry BSc(Hons) degree.

Post-registration

If you are already a qualified podiatrist and keen to study for your continuing professional development (CPD) we have a wide range of modules and short one- or two-day courses can be arranged to suit particular requests, for example prescription-only medicines, injection therapy, physical therapy, biomechanics and all core up-date subjects.

The school is part of the faculty's graduate programme in health and social science so additional modules and courses can be accessed.

Courses available include:

All programmes of study are designed in consultation with colleagues from both the NHS, private and surgical practice ensuring currency and relevance. The curriculum is based on research evidence and contemporary approaches to learning.