MSc Podiatry (Pre-Registration)
Master
In Edinburgh
Description
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Type
Master
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Mode of study
Full-time
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Location
Edinburgh (Scotland)
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
September 2026
This MSc in Podiatry (Pre-Registration) course provides a route for graduates of non-podiatry degrees to convert to a fulfilling career in podiatry in only two years. Working as a podiatrist, within the NHS or private practice, you will help people improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life.
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About this course
A second class honours degree in any discipline other than podiatry. However, where the undergraduate degree is not science or engineering based, applicants should be able to demonstrate research skills. This may have been achieved through completion of a research project as part of the undergraduate degree. This course is not suitable for those already holding a podiatry degree qualification.
Applicants will also be expected to demonstrate evidence of understanding of the scope of podiatric practice and understanding of the personal attributes of a podiatrist in their application personal statement. We appreciate that it can be difficult to get shadowing experience, so relevant experience that demonstrates transferable skills to those required by Podiatrists would be beneficial.
International students: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 7.0 and no individual component score below 6.5.
Professional accreditation/registration: This course is approved by the Royal College of Podiatry and the Health & Care Professions Council Successful completion enables application for registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist.
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Subjects
- Pharmacology
- Podiatry
- Health and Social Care
- Anatomy
- Quality
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Admissions Queen Margaret University
Admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Course programme
In Year One, you will study the following modules:
- Anatomy and Physiology (20 credits): This module will introduce you to the terminology used in the study of anatomy, and to provide a detailed overview of the structural anatomy of the lower limb with particular emphasis on the foot and ankle, but to also include the knee hip and pelvis. It will provide you with a knowledge base of human body and its functions, focusing on neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal and hepatic systems with some emphasis on microorganisms (bacterial, fungal and viral) and features relevant to interactions with the human body and health.
- Medicine and Pathology (20 credits): This module explores medicine, pathology and pathophysiology in its own right, and how it applies to podiatric practice.
- Preparing for Professional Practice (20 credits): This module explores factors that shape and influence the provision of health and social care by the allied health professions. It will also aid in preparing students to return to study and to operate/write critically at Master's level (SCQF level 11).
- Normal Gait and Biomechanics (20 credits), and Pathological Gait and Biomechanics (20 credits): In these connected modules you will evaluate mechanical principles and use these to underpin the knowledge base and appraise normal (including normal variants) and pathological gait.
- Applied Research Methods (20 credits): This module will support you to develop an in-depth understanding of approaches to research, to apply knowledge in order to critically appraise evidence and to form reasoned conclusions and to develop the research skills and knowledge necessary to undertake an independent research project.
- MSK/Orthopedics (20 credits): This module will enable you to develop the critical and practical skills required to carry out appropriate assessment/tests to underpin diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal/orthopaedics conditions affecting the lower limbs.
- Podiatric Clinical Practice A (0 credits): This module will enable you to develop level 1 podiatric clinical practice skills and progress to demonstrating interpretation and implementation of evidence surrounding lower limb MSK/orthopaedic pathologies; whilst considering appropriate therapeutic regimes including the use of functional foot orthoses. To develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to administer local analgesia.
In Year Two, you will study the following modules:
- Dissertation Module (40 credits): On this module you will develop and apply the skills of research and enquiry to produce a small-scale study, which demands a professional approach, academic rigour, independence and self-direction.
- Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Professional Practice (20 credits): On this module you will critically evaluate the concepts of leadership and leading change, intra/entrepreneurship and innovation within the health and social care sector and explore opportunities for leading and developing enterprising ideas for health and well-being.
- High Risk Foot and Dermatology (20 credits): This module will provide you with an opportunity to devlop your knowledge in relation to the management of the high risk foot and lower limb, as well as dermatological conditions which affect the lower limb.
- Diagnostic Investigations (20 credits): In this module you will explore diagnostic investigations and how they relate to podiatric practice.
- Pharmacology for Podiatric & Surgical Practice (20 credits): This module will introduce you to modes of drug administration and to develop an understanding of the principles of drug action (including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics) and to develop an understanding of the underlying principles of pharmacological therapy and the rationale for treatment.
- Podiatric Clinical Practice B (0 credits): The aims of the module are to fulfil the requirements for eligibility for HCPC registration, by developing skills in the examination, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of complex cases. You will also undertake training for steroid injection therapy as part of this module.
MSc Podiatry (Pre-Registration)