Podiatrists are experts in foot and ankle health keeping people of all ages active. Choosing to become a podiatrist will give you a broad scope of practice with a scientific approach to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of people with foot problems. A podiatry degree can launch a dynamic career and is a springboard to specialising in other areas of the profession such as sports medicine, injection therapy, independent prescribing, clinical research and podiatric surgery. A podiatry degree can bring with it the opportunity to become an integral member of the multidisciplinary foot care team. Dedicated to preventing diabetic related amputations and improving the health and lives of people with diabetes. By the end of the programme you will understand the fundamental principles underpinning podiatric theory and practice, whilst developing a wide range of transferrable skills. Your critical thinking and decision-making skills will be honed to a high-level, so that you are equipped to treat and manage complex patient needs as a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered podiatrist. We use a problem-based learning (PBL) approach to our teaching supported by a comprehensive resource base with tutorials, videos, podcasts, quizzes and tasks designed to develop your knowledge and understanding. We meet with our students regularly to provide practical sessions to develop clinical skills based on real-world problems and simulations. To develop your understanding and knowledge-base we meet with you regularly to work in small groups to solve open-ended problems, often centred around patient and carer needs. The ‘scenarios’ set are multi-faceted and over the length of the programme, the complexity increases: this we find drives the motivation for engagement by the student and enhances learning.  This approach develops skills in team working, oral and written communication, self-awareness and evaluation of group processes, working independently when required, critical thinking and analysis, ability to explain concepts, self-directed learning which is crucial for your continued development, application of programme content to real-world situations, researching and information literacy and problem-solving. Our curriculum covers all the fundamental areas of podiatry such as anatomy, physiology, musculoskeletal and neurovascular studies of the lower limb. However, we also include modules that focus upon dermatology, person-centred care, health behaviours, public health matters, complex podiatric medicine, research methodologies and methods, and leadership. Our programme fully integrates all systems of the lower limb, so that you are confident in treating all aspects of podiatric practice upon graduation. As a podiatry graduate you will be a highly skilled health professional who can work confidently with a variety of different patients in a range of settings. Six months after finishing the course 95 per cent of our graduates were in work or further study with an average salary of £22,000 according to the 2019 Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey (DLHE). * Engage with a small cohort of like minded students.

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. 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. 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. The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

39% of assessment is by exam, 37% by coursework and 25% practical assessment

Health and Care Professions Council

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: B985

Institution code: P60

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Normally 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Please note the institution may consider equivalent numeracy and literacy qualifications.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	7.0	With 6.5 in all elements.

Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.

English Language Requirements

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees * Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

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