How to become a podiatrist
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You'll need to complete a degree in podiatry approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.
If you already have a degree in a healthcare or science subject, you can apply for an accelerated degree in podiatry.
You might be able to get additional student financial support through the NHS Learning Support Fund.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including biology for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You could do the Podiatrist Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
This usually takes 4 years to complete as a mix of workplace learning and academic study at an approved university.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, preferably including biology, for a degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as a podiatry assistant and study part time for a degree to qualify as a podiatrist.
Volunteering
You'll find it helpful to get some paid or voluntary work experience in health or social care before you apply for a course.
You could contact the voluntary services co-ordinator at your local NHS trust for advice.
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Registration
- you'll need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council
Professional and industry bodies
For professional development and networking opportunities, you could join organisations like the:
- Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
- British Chiropody and Podiatry Association
- Royal College of Podiatry
Further information
You can find out more about become a podiatrist from Health Careers and the Royal College of Podiatry.