Master of Podiatry/BSc (Hons) Podiatry
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard: BBBC Minimum: BCCC A Level: CCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3 International Baccalaureate: 28 points International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 6.0. Required subjects: English and Maths at Nat 5/GCSE level at grade C/4 or above are required. We can also accept National 5 Application of Maths or Lifeskills at the same grade. A science subject is preferred but not required. Direct Entry: to BSc Hons Podiatry Year 2 will be possible for approved Health Science Higher National Certificate/Diploma programmes where year group space allows. Applications are assessed case by case and direct entry spaces are not guaranteed. Am I a Widening Access student?: We apply the minimum entry criteria to applicants who meet one or more contextual factor. To see if this would apply to you, please refer to the access and application page. Mature/Access: We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant qualifications and/or experience. Visit our College Leavers and Mature Students Advice page for more information. Other requirements A satisfactory criminal records check from the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, an occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance (normally through membership of the professional body) are required. You may be requested to be immunised against Hepatitis B. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an awareness of the scope of a podiatrist, and should show a genuine willingness to work as a podiatrist/work in health and social care.
About this course
Master of Podiatry/BSc (Hons) Podiatry is a four-year integrated undergraduate qualification. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. The course includes external clinical placements each year, and students apply to the master's route with the option to switch to the bachelor's route.
Modules
- Podiatric Clinical Practice 1
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Pathophysiology and Microbiology
- Thriving in Professional Practice
- Academic Skills
- Podiatric Clinical Practice 2
- Normal Gait and Biomechanics
- MSK/Orthopaedics
- Health Coaching for Professional Practice (master's route only)
- Pathological Gait and Biomechanics
- Research Methods
- Pharmacology for Podiatrists
- Podiatric Clinical Practice 3
- Theoretical and Clinical Approaches to Multidisciplinary Team Working (master's route only)
- Diagnostic Investigations
- Medicine and Pathology
- High Risk Foot
- Applied Research Methods
- Dermatology
- Medical Imaging of the Foot and Ankle (master's route only)
- Podiatric Clinical Practice 4
- Dissertation
- Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Professional Practice
- Podiatric Sports Medicine and Paediatrics