Course overview
"Improve your patient’s mobility, independence and quality of life through the clinical management of illness and injury which can affect the foot and leg"
Develop a thorough understanding of how the foot, ankle and leg can have an impact on patients’ health and how your role as a podiatrist can contribute to a person-centered model of care.
This two-year Pre-registration Masters degree will give you the knowledge and skills required to assess, diagnose and treat a variety of complaints associated with the foot and leg. You will learn about the biomechanics of movement; the effects of injury and how different illnesses can affect the health of the foot and leg.
Through 1000 hours of placement learning you will see patients in different settings including our onsite Podiatry clinic, private practice and NHS services. This will give you experience of a number of different working environments and a breadth of experience, preparing you for professional registration as a podiatrist.
The MSc Podiatry (Pre-registration) degree is designed for graduates with a degree in a relevant subject area who want to obtain both a professional and academic qualification in this challenging and rewarding career.
Career Prospects
- Upon graduation you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration as a podiatrist
- NHS podiatrists can work in hospitals, community clinics or in patients’ homes as part of a wider team of health professions including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and dietitians
- Podiatrist in private practice may work as a salaried or self-employed clinician or may run their own practice employing others
- There is currently a need for more podiatrists in both the NHS and private settings so whatever route you choose to take, there will be employment opportunities
NHS Health Careers - Life as a podiatrist
Why study Podiatry at AECC University College?
- We are well known for our expertise in musculoskeletal care education with highly skilled academic and clinical staff
- Gain 1000+ hours of clinical experience in our onsite multidisciplinary clinical facilities and from local placements providers
- We are one of only a handful of Universities in the UK teaching this degree
- We are a small and specialist health sciences university with over 50 years’ experience delivering health science degrees
- Study under expert guidance in a multidisciplinary and collaborative community of like-minded individuals all either learning, teaching, researching or practicing health sciences
How to apply?
Applications for January 2024 are now open. To register your interest now or ask any questions about the course, please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Key Information
- Course title:
- MSc Podiatry (Pre-registration)
- Qualification:
- MSc
- Duration:
- 2 years (January entry)
- Study mode:
- Full-time
- Accreditation:
- HCPC accredited. Currently awaiting approval from The Royal College of Podiatrists.
Course leader
Simon Otter
Associate Professor in Podiatry
Simon Otter is an Associate Professor in Podiatry with over 20 years in the profession, with a keen interest in rheumatology with experience of musculoskeletal foot complaints.
Course details
What you will learn on the course
As primary contact practitioners, graduates from the course will possess sound clinical reasoning skills and the ability to act autonomously and independently in a modern, collaborative healthcare environment. Graduates will leave ready to join the HCPC to register as podiatrists. You will develop your knowledge of human anatomy and physiology from previous studies and add to this pathology, pharmacology, anaesthetics, surgery, public health, research methods and how to apply research to clinical care.
How the course is taught
This intensive course is taught through a combination of theory, skills development and placement. Learn through a mix of clinical skills classes, problem-based seminars and placement whilst developing research knowledge and the principals of evidence-based practice. You will also have access to a variety of online materials and literature through our dedicated learning services.
Placement
Placements will be a mandatory requirement of the course allowing graduates to apply their learning from the classroom to real life patients. Placements will be sourced from local NHS trusts, private providers and through onsite clinical service provision.
Unit breakdown
- Foundations of Podiatric Practice
- MSK Disorders of the Foot and Lower Limb
- Medicine and Surgery for Podiatric Practice
- Research Methods in Health Science
- Clinical Placement I
- Chronic and Complex Patient Management
- Professionalism and Social Responsibility in Healthcare
- Dissertation
- Clinical placement 2
Entry Requirements
Essential requirements
A first or second class (2:1 or 2:2) BSc Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant healthcare or health sciences discipline. Applicants who do not have a health-related degree must demonstrate evidence of biological sciences, behavioral sciences or other health professional education in their application.
Experience working in a foot health setting or other relevant clinical experience is desirable.
Is there anything else that’s required?
Enhanced DBS and Occupational Health checks including confirmation of required vaccinations.
International Students
Oversees applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in each component or equivalent.
International students will be required to pay a non-refundable £1,000 tuition fee deposit to secure their place on the course. These deposits will need to be paid by November 30th 2023 and more details will be provided in your offer email.
Course Fees
UK/ROI/ Channel Islands
- £9,250 per annum
International
- £17,499 per annum
Please note that these fees are for the 2023-24 academic year only and may be subject to increase in subsequent years of study. Any increase will be in line with our Tuition Fees Policy but will not be more than 5%.
Additional Course Costs
- Students will be required to attend placements which will take place in NHS settings. Whilst we aim to keep student placements close to the University College campus, it may be necessary for some travel to be required. The costs associated with attending placements are the student’s responsibility and should be factored into their annual budgeting for the course.
- Students will be expected to have an electronic device on which they can access course materials. They will need a secure internet connection with enough bandwidth to stream videos and online content. Students will also be expected to purchase copies of any required textbooks and may wish to purchase their own copies of some recommended textbooks. Books are estimated to cost between £50 and £200. There are no direct printing costs, but some students may prefer to print out materials. Students may have to bear the costs of accessing articles not already accessible through our learning services, all access to articles held by our learning services is included in the yearly fee.
More information
The Funding Clinic (Funding information for studying the allied health professions)
Should you have any questions on course fees please see our Fees and Payment Information page or contact our admissions team on the form below.
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