BSc Podiatry
Entry requirements
GCSE: 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Maths, English Language or Literature and Science. A level: 96 points with a minimum of 2 A Levels. BTEC: BTEC National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma - MMM in a Science, Health or Social Science subject, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE. Access: Pass Access with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction science subjects are preferred. T level: Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer would be a Pass Overall to include C in Core. International Baccalaureate: 25 overall English and Maths accepted within Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5. If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS. Equivalent qualifications: Equivalent qualifications may be considered. Alternatively, if you have any questions or concerns about meeting the entry requirements listed above we would encourage you to contact the Admissions team on +44 1752 585858 or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk , where a member of the team can offer you further advice. For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Osteopathy, MOst. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes placement-based learning in NHS settings, private practice, and specialist clinics. Students complete a research project and may gain Prescription Only Medicines annotation on the HCPC register through the pharmacology module.
Modules
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Lower Limb Studies 1
- Professional and Inter-professional Working
- Person-centred Care (Including Placement)
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Preparation for Practice
- An Introduction to Podiatric Clinical Practice
- Project Studies
- Development and Maturation of the Lower Limb
- Systemic Disorders of the Lower Limb
- Musculoskeletal Conditions and Applied Biomechanics in the Foot and Lower Limb (including Placement)
- Gait, Footwear and Orthoses
- Lower Limb Studies 2
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Project
- Pharmacology
- Minor Surgery
- Complex Podiatric Medicine (Including Placement)
- Leadership and Clinical Education
- Critical Thinking and Problem-solving in Clinical Practice (Practice Module)
- Interprofessional Learning 3