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Overview
Podiatry (Hons) is a highly flexible, rewarding and varied profession. This accredited course offers internal placements at our own Leaf Hospital, enabling you to see patients from the first year. Podiatry (Hons) is offered by University of Brighton.
Studying podiatry at Brighton offers the opportunity to work in a range of specialist disciplines, with optional modules, including diabetes care, musculoskeletal practice and rheumatology.
As a graduate of the course you will be eligible for professional registration and be fully prepared to begin your career as a podiatrist.
Careers
There is an increasing demand for podiatrists, which is in part due to an emphasis on health and fitness, an ageing population, and the role played by the profession in the care of people with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Our graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects, typically securing roles in advanced practice, clinical teaching, research, education and training, and a variety of positions in the NHS and private sector.
Accreditation
Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Podiatry.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Clinical Practice
- Dermatology through Academic Skills
- Musculoskeletal Podiatry
- Applied Human Movement
- Essential Physiology for Podiatrists
- Clinical Practice
- Clinical Hours
- Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Foot and Lower Limb
- Clinical Sciences
- Health Psychology and Professional Practice
- Research Design and Ethics
- Conducting Research
- Medicine and Pharmacology Applied to the At-risk Foot
- Governance, Health and Social Contexts for Professional Practice
- Learning by Objectives
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 72
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 536 other Bachelors in Human Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 72
Other requirements
General requirements
- A-levels
- BTEC
- International Baccalaureate
- Access to HE Diploma
- T-level
- GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
Tuition Fee
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International
14748 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14748 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
tudents studying nursing, midwifery and some allied health professions subjects receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year. Shortage specialisms, such as podiatry, receive an additional £1,000.
Living costs for Brighton
815 - 1383 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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