Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine
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Online
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March
Did you know the average person walks the equivalent of twice around the earth in their lifetime? If you’re passionate about community health and wellbeing, you can help keep people moving and on their feet with the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine from Charles Sturt University.
Podiatry is a dynamic and well-established profession with a diverse scope of practice. Podiatrists play a key role in maintaining mobility and enabling independence – relevant to people of all ages and particularly important for an ageing population.
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For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.
If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
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Graduation requirements
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours)
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.
Associate Degree in Foot Health [Exit Point Only]
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
Diploma of Foot Health [Exit Point Only]
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.Full subject list
The course comprises 256 points. At the end of second year, students can choose - dependent upon satisfying minimum requirements - to complete the Honours stream or remain in the Pass degree. Entry into Honours is dependent on the availability of appropriate supervisors and resources required to support the project.
Common subjects
BMS161 Health and Human Body : cells, immunity and musculoskeletal system
BMS162 Health and the Human body : systemic human physiology
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
BMS236 Integrated Pharmacology and Pathophysiology for Allied Health Practice se comprises 256 points. At...
There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.
Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.
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- Podiatry
Course programme
Career opportunities As a podiatrist, you can choose to work as an independent practitioner or as part of a multidisciplinary team with other health professionals. Lead primary healthcare Promote health and wellbeing through disease and injury prevention. Work with people of all ages to treat and manage issues affecting their feet and legs, to enable mobility and independence. Work in public and private hospitals Take your skills into the hospital environment and work as part of a team to improve foot health for people with diabetes. Explore roles in private health practices, sports clinics and community health centres Specialise in a number of areas, ranging from general and paediatric care to biomechanics, sports medicine and injury management, Indigenous health, high-risk foot care (including diabetes management) and surgery.
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine