BSc (Hons)Podiatry
| Study location | United Kingdom, Southampton |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc (Hons) |
| Course code | B985 |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 7.0 |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.
Programme structure
On this BSc degree in podiatry you will learn a range of treatments for foot and lower limb complaints, including: skin and nail treatments, the mechanical correction of gait and posture, and some surgical techniques as well.
You will learn to address all sorts of different problems: from prescribing or making corrective devices to aid mobility, to helping a sprinter improve their 100m time, for example.
As with all our courses the BSc podiatry course is a values-based programme.
This means that you will be encouraged to foster empathy and compassion for your clients and their problems.
We are also proud to be able to give you first class learning facilities, along with top academics.
Plus you will benefit from the findings of our cutting edge research projects; giving you the best-informed foundation for your career.
Career opportunities
Podiatrists treat many different groups of patients who have a wide range of systemic problems, such as: diabetes, poor circulation, rheumatoid arthritis, or skin disorders.
They also look after those who have more specific lower limb disorders such as: limb length difference, Achilles tendonitis, or ankle sprains.
After graduation you could end up working in a variety of employments, like within the National Health Service or private practice. But that’s not all…
Podiatrists also find work in the commercial sector, the leisure business, as well as in education and research.
Traditionally our graduates have worked as clinical practitioners and progressed through to managerial posts.
However, some choose gain further qualifications in specialist areas such as sports, diabetes, surgery and paediatrics.
In Health Sciences we are proud to have an outstanding record of giving our students excellent prospects.
For example, in 2013 an incredible 95% of our graduates went into work or further study within six months.
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