Podiatry (Hons) University of Wolverhampton

Overview

This BSc  Podiatry (Hons) course from  University of Wolverhampton will give you the practical skills and knowledge to become a specialist health professional, who cares for people with foot and lower limb conditions. 

Quick Facts:

• As a podiatrist, you will work with people of all ages, helping them maintain their health and wellbeing through a range of podiatric treatments, orthotics, minor surgery, exercise and health education.
• This course has been designed to reflect the varied opportunities available for qualified podiatrists. 
• Many of our students have secured employment before the end of their course, allowing them to transition into employment soon after qualifying. One of the advantages of a degree in podiatry is the career choice available when you graduate. You could work in the NHS progressing from an entry-level podiatrist to a specialist podiatrist and then a team leader. Alternatively, you might prefer to work in private practice as an associate or running your own business. Some of our graduates have pursued a career in lecturing, helping the next generation of students achieve their desire to become a podiatrist.
• The scope of practice for a podiatrist is broad including diabetes, specialist wound care, biomechanics and gait analysis, sports injuries, and nail surgery to more specialist posts such as a forensic podiatrist, podiatric surgeon or advanced podiatrist. Whatever you decide to do as a podiatrist you will be in a great position to find employment.

What's unique about this course?

• 90% of graduates find their work meaningful (Graduate Outcome Survey 2023)
• The Human performance laboratory and gait analysis facilities will support your understanding of lower limb movement. You will learn how this links to clinical management of lower limb conditions, which affect patients’ mobility and quality of life
• Service users and carers are involved in a range of skills sessions to support an appreciation of how conditions and treatments have affected their lives
• Transferable skills within the healthcare setting