| This MSc pre-registration Podiatry course will give you a master’s level academic qualification together with the practical skills and knowledge to become a specialist health professional, who cares for people with foot and lower limb conditions. 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 accelerated course is designed to reflect the varied opportunities available for qualified podiatrists. One of the advantages of a qualification 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.
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.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
You will need a good degree in a related subject (normally 2:1 or above) or hold a professional qualification such as teaching, nursing, social work or an allied health profession. Applicants with a 2:1 in a non-related subject will be considered on an individual basis.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.