About Podiatry - Bsc (hons) Degree in Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who specialise in the foot, ankle and leg, leading patient care through the whole journey including prevention, diagnosis and treatment, with the aim of improving mobility, independence and quality of life for patients. Professionally approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the College of Podiatry, the BSc (Hons) Podiatry degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University offers you the opportunity to join this exciting profession. 

The programme includes integrated theoretical study and clinical training, with varied on-site clinics and placement opportunities giving students the opportunity to complete 1,000 clinical hours across the duration of the course. Achieving this requirement, and award of the degree enables new graduates to demonstrate that they have met the Standards of Proficiency necessary to become eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a podiatrist. 

Learning & Teaching​

A variety of approaches to learning and teaching are employed throughout the course including lectures, tutorials, practical workshops and hands-on clinics. We have also developed the use of skills labs involving small group work that encourages an interactive, hands-on approach to teaching more complex elements such as functional anatomy. Our emphasis is on supporting students to translate theory into practice to become confident and knowledgeable in the field of podiatry.  

The BSc (Hons) Podiatry academic staff have expertise in key areas of podiatry including the high-risk foot, diabetes, rheumatology, sports injuries and rehabilitation, podiatric surgery, nail surgery, podopaediatrics, orthotic manufacturing, administration of local anaesthetics and pharmacology. Many of our staff are research-active, with research areas of interest including screening for peripheral arterial disease, and assessment and management of patellofemoral pain; with much of this research rated as internationally excellent in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF). 

Clinical experience is delivered in each year of the course, with students undertaking weekly patient clinics and block placements, culminating in the completion of 1,000 clinical hours over the duration of the course. All clinical staff are practicing podiatrists and include the podiatry academic staff, private practitioners, and NHS podiatrists, who all work within the clinical environment alongside the students. In addition, the Centre hosts NHS clinics in which a range of NHS patients are treated by our podiatry students under the supervision of NHS podiatrists. Block placements also offer students the experience of working in a variety of NHS and independent/private sector clinics to enhance their clinical learning experience. 

Employability & Careers​

Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme are qualified to practise as podiatrists (subject to registration with the Health and Care Professions Council after graduation). The course has a good reputation throughout the UK, and the most recent figures show that 90% of our graduates were employed in podiatry posts six months after finishing the course. There is demand for podiatrists both in the NHS and in the private sector. Graduates may also choose to progress to postgraduate study within the department. There are also opportunities to work abroad. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, include one English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), minimum 60%

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :      6.0 overall* with no sub score lower than 5.5
• PTE         :      Overall - 52, Reading - 51, Speaking - 51,Listening - 51,Writing - 51

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