Podiatry (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University

Overview

The Podiatry (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides a comprehensive clinical education that prepares students for professional registration as podiatrists. This degree balances rigorous theoretical study with extensive practical experience to ensure graduates can effectively manage patient care for the foot, ankle, and lower limbs. By integrating modern technology with traditional clinical methods, the programme develops the essential reasoning and practical skills required for the modern healthcare environment.

Why Podiatry (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

Students benefit from exceptional facilities, including a multi-chair clinic, gait laboratory, and orthosis manufacturing labs located on the Llandaff Campus. The university has recently updated its simulation suite and virtual reality tools to enhance interdisciplinary learning. Furthermore, the programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Podiatry, ensuring that the curriculum meets the highest professional standards. Students also gain diverse experience through 1,000 hours of clinical placement across NHS Wales and private sector settings.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16000 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Theory of Podiatric Practice
• Integrated Podiatric Practice
• Research and Governance for Podiatric Practice
• Professional and Interprofessional Development
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Applied Theory of Podiatric Practice
• Applied Podiatric Practice
• Health Psychology and Wellbeing
• Research Methods

Careers with Podiatry (Hons)

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as qualified podiatrists. The programme maintains an excellent employability record, with over 90% of graduates securing roles within six months of completion. Career opportunities are abundant within the NHS, where many start at Band 5, as well as in the private sector focusing on sports injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, or surgery. Some graduates also pursue international opportunities or progress to postgraduate specialisations in musculoskeletal studies.