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BSc Podiatry

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Institution
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Podiatry
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
B985
Typical offer
A-level CC

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 96-104 A level: Minimum three A levels. Grades CC to include a Biological Science. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DDM within a Biological Science subject. IB: Minimum two Grade 5 in Higher Level subjects to include a Biological Science.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Podiatry, covering prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle and leg conditions. Core topics include research methods. The programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Podiatry. Students undertake external placements across NHS Wales and private practice in all three years, completing 1000 clinical hours and a final-year project.

Modules

  • Theory of Podiatric Practice
  • Integrated Podiatric Practice
  • Research and Governance for Podiatric Practice
  • Professional and Interprofessional Development 1
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Applied Theory of Podiatric Practice
  • Applied Podiatric Practice
  • Health Psychology and Wellbeing
  • Professional and Interprofessional Development 2
  • Research Methods
  • Extended Podiatric Theory
  • Extended Podiatric Practice
  • Health Behaviour Change
  • Project