Overview

In this degree, you'll benefit from being enrolled in the only podiatry program in Australia where graduates are qualified to prescribe scheduled medicines, enhancing your scope and impact in patient care. Learn from experienced podiatrists, world-leading researchers and teachers in sports medicine, biomechanics, hospital-based podiatry, private practice, paediatrics and foot surgery.

By completing La Trobe University's Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours), you will:

explore topics such as human anatomy, physiology, medical conditions, pharmacology, paediatrics, biomechanics, and sport injuries and managementlearn how to prescribe scheduled medicines, perform minor surgical procedures, refer for diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitate complex foot and ankle conditionsutilise specialised podiatry equipment such as gait analysis systems, 3D laser scanners to manufacture foot orthoses and doppler ultrasound to assess blood flowdesign, manufacture and modify foot orthoses, and treat real patients at our on-campus clinicbenefit from placements in hospitals, specialist clinics and private practices around Australia, with optional overseas placementscomplete a research or industry-based project in your final year – an opportunity to set yourself up for future study or the next step of your career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous cultural literacy for higher education
Cutaneous science of the foot
Professional communication
Human biosciences
Human anatomy
Microbiology for allied health
Podiatric practice
Research and evidence in practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

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Internationals - The University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS: 0100797

copy of passport

current visa (if applicable)
academic qualifications including completion certificate and academic transcripts (in English translation if required)
evidence of your English language proficiency
any other information specified in the entry requirements for your course (please see course page for list of supplementary forms as required per course)
course syllabus for completed subjects if you are applying for Advanced Standing. These may include learning topics, assessment methods, textbooks, weekly teaching hours and credit points.

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Tuition Fees

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46200 AUD / year

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9537 AUD / year

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Overview

By completing La Trobe University's Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours), you will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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