BSc Podiatry with Integrated Foundation Year
Entry requirements
GCSE: 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Maths, English Language or Literature and Science. A level: 32 points with a minimum of 2 A Levels. BTEC: BTEC National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma - PPP in a Science related subject. Access: Pass Access in a relevant science subject. T level: Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer would be a Pass (D or E in the Core). International Baccalaureate: 24 overall English and Maths accepted within Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5. If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Podiatry, covering the assessment and management of foot and lower limb conditions. Core topics include clinical skills, research methods, and ethics and professional practice. The programme includes interprofessional learning modules shared with other health care professions and placement-based practice in NHS and private clinics. A final-year project module develops skills in evidence-based practice and research.
Modules
- Infection, Immunity and Therapeutics
- Current Developments in Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Interdisciplinary Learning and Team Based Learning (Enquiry learning)
- Learning Skills for Health and Social Care Professions
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Lower Limb Studies 1
- Person-centred Care (Including Placement)
- Professional and Inter-professional Working
- Preparation for Practice
- An Introduction to Podiatric Clinical Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- 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