BSc Podiatry
About this course
BSc (Hons) Podiatry, a podiatry degree focused on lower limb health, biomechanics, and clinical practice. Core topics include Clinical Skills. The curriculum prepares graduates for clinical roles in the National Health Service, community care, and private sectors. The first year covers foundational biomedical and clinical concepts through Functional Anatomy, Clinical Reasoning and Professional Issues, Clinical Studies 1, Pathology, and Physiology. The second year expands into specialized treatment and research via Clinical Studies 2, Podiatric Medicine, Pharmacology, Musculoskeletal Podiatry, and Exploring Evidence to Inform Practice. The final year focuses on advanced patient management and evidence-based practice through The Foot at Risk, Paediatric Podiatry, Advancing Clinical Practice, Sports Podiatry, and Embedding Evidence to Inform Practice.
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Entry requirements
All applicants for the Podiatry course must have: BBC at A Level including Level 3 Science or DMM at BTEC/ Cambridge Technical Extended Diplomas Merit at T Level Access to Higher Education course with 45 credits at Merit or above. We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: You will also need to have completed some work or volunteering experience within the Podiatry field . If you do not have this experience you may be asked to gain experience and, as evidence, provide a written reflective account which is to be signed by the facilitator. You also need one of the following qualifications: Applicants must also have GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Language a t Grade C/4 or above. Functional Skills/Key Skills or credits taken within an Access to Higher Education course (12 credits at Level 2 or 6 credits at level 3) as equivalent for both Maths and English Language are also acceptable. All offers of a place on our course will be made to applicants following a successful interview conducted by the University, and will be subject to: a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; a satisfactory occupational health check . Registered allied health professional If you are a previously registered allied health professional returning to practice after a career break, you can find information about financial, clinical and academic support available on the Health Education England Website . Occupational Health Clearance All healthcare students are required to undertake a standard Occupational Health Clearance that which will assess your health and immunisation record and assess your fitness for the programme you have chosen. Courses such as midwifery , dental nursin
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 15%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 35%
- London: 15%
- South West: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- A degree: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a chiropodist/podiatrist.
- Graduates of accredited programmes in Podiatry or Podiatric Medicine are deemed to be fit for the profession of podiatry. They may join the Royal College of Podiatry and, upon acceptance, will have the right to use the post-nominal letters: MRCPod.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Functional Anatomy
- Clinical Reasoning and Professional Issues
- Clinical Studies 1
- Pathology
- Physiology
- Clinical Studies 2
- Podiatric Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Musculoskeletal Podiatry
- Exploring Evidence to Inform Practice
- The Foot at Risk
- Paediatric Podiatry
- Advancing Clinical Practice
- Sports Podiatry
- Embedding Evidence to Inform Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Podiatry at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £34,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Complementary and alternative medicine.
What do graduates of BSc Podiatry at University of Northampton do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Podiatry at University of Northampton?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Podiatry at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BSc Podiatry at University of Northampton accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a chiropodist/podiatrist. Graduates of accredited programmes in Podiatry or Podiatric Medicine are deemed to be fit for the profession of podiatry. They may join the Royal College of Podiatry and, upon acceptance, will have the right to use the post-nominal letters: MRCPod.
How many students continue on BSc Podiatry at University of Northampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.