Podiatry (Pre-Registration) MSc

International equivalencies

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

Course structure

You will study the core areas necessary for professional practice: the clinical sciences, health psychology, medicine, pharmacology, surgery, orthopaedics, research methods and clinical practice.

This intensive programme runs over 45 weeks per year, for two years. Your time on the course will be balanced between campus-based study and clinical practice.

The course begins in September. Formal lectures are an integral part of the curriculum and you also learn through seminars, student presentations and interactive workshops, some of which will be shared with students on the undergraduate program. You will be assessed through essays, exams, practical reports, presentations and your professional development portfolio.

As a podiatry student you will also share some teaching with students on physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy courses, allowing you to exchange knowledge and expertise with students from other disciplines.

Your practical placements will be mainly at our own Leaf hospital and the local NHS trusts. Day placements for students are arranged with clinics and hospitals across the south-east England and London. 

Syllabus

Modules

Year 1

• Foundations of Podiatric Practice
• Clinical Placement 1 (shared with undergraduate students)
• Dermatology, Local Anaesthetics and Surgery
• Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Foot and Lower Limb
• Clinical Sciences
• Health Psychology and Professional Practice
• Clinical placement 2 (NHS)

Year 2

• Experiencing Research
• Medicine and Pharmacology Applied to the At-risk Foot
• Consolidation for Professional Practice: Governance, Health and Social Contexts
• Clinical Placement 3
• Clinical Placement 4 (NHS)

Study advice

The Academic Study Kit website includes dedicated pages for taught and research postgraduate students to support you with the transition to postgraduate level study and introduce some of the complexities of conducting postgraduate research.

Find out more on the ASK website.

Facilities

Patient feedback

Read what Leaf Hospital patients have said about treatment from our students. All feedback is anonymised for patient confidentiality.

"Over a long period of time I have received 100% treatment for my feet and am most grateful to the wonderful students and tutors. I am very fortunate to have the facilities available at the Leaf Hospital, so I offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone."

"I just want to say thank you very much for all the kindness and care I have had while having ongoing treatment for my verrucas. It has really encouraged me to study podiatry."

"I am pleased to say that your service is outstanding – the staff are all very friendly and efficient. Thank you very much, it gives us great pleasure having services like this."

"I am amazed at the amount of time and care you have given me. I have lots of problem with my feet but you have made great improvements for me, thank you."

"I have the highest praise for the treatment I receive at the Leaf Hospital. I have difficult feet but I always come out feeling much better than when I went in."

"The service from students and tutors has been excellent – the provision of insoles to suit my needs has enabled me to want to walk without having to rest. Thank you very much."

"I was sent here by my GP as I was complaining of pain in my feet and hammer toes; I have been given exercises and encouragement and feel so much better. Thank you for your help."

"I appreciate the team of students as they do an excellent service. Without Leaf Hospital, so many patients would not be able to get out and about."

"I have been attending the Leaf Hospital for many years and have always received the best of care and consideration at all times."

Location

Campus where this course is taught

Accommodation

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Accommodation

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