BSc (Hons) Podiatry

In your first year, you'll learn the key concepts and theories of podiatric practice including anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and podiatric medicine. Undertake essential shared learning with other healthcare students to give you a broad perspective of multidisciplinary work and gain practice skills through supervised placements in NHS-based training clinics.

• POD106 Podiatric Studies 1

• POD107 Podiatric Pathology

• POD108 Podiatric Practical Skills

• POD109 Podiatric Clinical Practice

• SOHP401 Preparation for Practice

• SOHP403 Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology

In your second year, you'll increase your knowledge of podiatric practice for children and older people. You will build your confidence and the personal skills required to work as a podiatrist in a placement setting. Learn research skills to support practice with evidence-based learning. Develop your skills in the treatment of lower-limb disorders through the application of physical and mechanical therapies, pharmacology and surgery.

• POD207 Systemic Disorders and the Lower Limb

• POD212 Podiatric Studies 2

• POD213 Podiatric Clinical Practice 2

• POD214 Podiatric Clinical Practice 3

• POD215 Podiatric Studies 3

• SOHP501 Project Studies

In your final year, you’ll undertake patient-focused clinical practice and theory addressing contemporary health issues and complex medical cases. You will also carry out a supervised project in an area that you’re interested in. Become an autonomous practitioner by practising your professional skills in the clinical, pharmacological and surgical management of patients.

• POD320 Podiatric Clinical Practice 5

• POD321 Pharmacology for Podiatry

• POD322 The High Risk Patient in Podiatric Practice

• POD323 Local Anaesthesia and Nail Surgery

• SOHP601 Project

• SOHP603 Business and Leadership

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