BSc (Hons) Podiatry

Course details may be subject to change. Put your best foot forward with our leading Podiatry professionals, and study for a career in this specialist healthcare sector. **We only accept applications for Podiatry through [UCAS Apply now](https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/bca43823 3fe5 930c 6178 33696efbaa62?academicYearId=2023&backUrl=https:%2F%2Fwww.ucas.com%2Fexplore%2Frelated%2F2daba510 7fb3 dfee deaa b192ead4ac0e%3FstudyYear%3Dcurrent&courseOptionId=5e978068 ab48 4002 a9d9 d872b02417ed)** This podiatry programme will help you understand how to assess, diagnose and treat people with problems of the feet, ankles and lower limbs. You will get hands on, practical experience in our excellent clinical facilities in Bishop Auckland and Durham and you will also work on placement in an NHS Trust to put your theoretical study into practice. This programme is eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF). The NHS LSF provides additional funding for eligible healthcare students. It is supplementary financial support to the mainstream student loans system and is intended to support students whilst they train and gain professional registration. Scroll to the bottom of Entry Requirements to see full details. On completion of the undergraduate programme, graduates will be eligible to register as a Podiatrist with The Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and become a member of the Royal College of Podiatry. Once registered you can start to practice professionally for the NHS, a private practice or both.

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The aim of the programme is to enable students to develop the necessary skills to become an autonomous practitioner who is able to reflect on and enhance their practice using a contemporary evidence base. These skills are introduced in the first year and developed and employed throughout the programme, ensuring you are aware of the importance of continued professional development. The teaching and learning in the school of Health, Life Sciences, Early Years and Education is underpinned by a teaching philosophy that encourages you to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice as a Podiatrist in the current health environment. The programme aims to enable you to: [[[Demonstrate fitness for practice, in line with recognised professional standards, through the application of heightened intellectual, analytical, and problem solving skills. ~ Produce autonomous practitioners with a focus upon evidence based practice. ~ Enhance the employability and career prospects of learners, equipping graduates to meet the employment demands of inter professional working within the NHS, and as practitioners in the private sector. ~ Develop critically reflective practitioners, who, advocating the philosophy of continual professional development, will continue to meet the requirements of the skill base of the local, regional, and national economy.]]]

This programme will prepare you to enter straight into employment as a Podiatrist, with excellent career opportunities. You will be eligible to register as a Podiatrist with The Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and become a member of the Royal College of Podiatry. Once registered you can start to practice professionally for the NHS or privately. You may also decide to continue studying with a masters degree.