Course Summary

Podiatry is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb disorders, many of which are caused by general health disorders. You will use comprehensive assessment and diagnostic skills to develop patient care pathways for conditions which impact on people's quality of life. You will work with children with gait abnormalities, people with high-risk conditions such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis and people who need specialist footwear to accommodate foot deformities. You will also provide gait analysis and treatment for athletes with biomechanical problems or sports injuries. At Salford we have our own on-campus professionally equipped podiatry clinic and human movement laboratory where you will regularly put your learning into practice. The course has strong links to NHS clinics across the north west of England, enabling you to experience real working conditions during your extensive placements.

Course Details - Modules

During your first year of study, you will learn the basic practical skills and knowledge to enable you to treat patients safely. Modules may include Intercollaborative Professional Practice and Integrated Life Science and Human Gait Studies. You will start your clinical practice within six weeks of starting the course within our own in-house clinic. Your second year will introduce you to abnormal gait, sports injuries and developmental problems in children. Modules in your second year may include Pathomechanics and Locomotion Therapies, Applied Clinical Medicine and Local Analgesia. During your third and final year on the programme, you will have the opportunity to undertake a longer placement within the field of podiatry in order to consolidate your learning. You will take modules such as Management and Leadership in Clinical Practice.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: B985

Institution code: S03

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Grade B in Biology preferred. Applicants not studying Biology but studying other relevant qualifications (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE) will be considered on a case by case basis. GCE A Level General Studies is accepted.

120 UCAS points from A/C grades only. D grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/C grade Advanced Highers considered only. Biology required. Applicants not studying Biology but studying other relevant qualifications (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE) will be considered on a case by case basis

A maximum of two GCE AS Levels can be counted towards the 120 UCAS Tariff Points requirement, when combined with a minimum of three full GCE A Levels. Grade B in GCE A Level Biology preferred alongside GCE AS Levels. Applicants not studying Biology but studying other relevant qualifications (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE) will be considered on a case by case basis. GCE AS Level General Studies is accepted.

120 UCAS Tariff Points required. 60 credits required in total, including 45 credits at level 3. The other 15 credits will be level 2 and will not be graded. Access to HE Diploma Science/ Applied Science preferred, applicants with other relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must also hold full separate GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) at grade C or 5 (or above).

120 UCAS points required, points from A/C grades considered only. D grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Advanced Highers may be combined with Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/C grade Highers considered only. Biology required. Applicants not studying Biology but studying other relevant qualifications (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE) will be considered on a case by case basis

In combination with other acceptable qualifications, equating to 120 UCAS tariff points total. Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant Science/ Health subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

A maximum of two Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificates can be counted towards the 120 UCAS Tariff Points requirement in combination with other acceptable qualifications, equating to 120 UCAS tariff points total. Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant Science/ Health subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

Biology required. Applicants not studying Biology but studying other relevant qualifications (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE) will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP.

Science, Applied Science, Sport or Therapy preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. Health & Social Care will also be accepted if studied in conjunction with a science subject/qualification.

120 UCAS points required, points from A/C grades considered only. D grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system). Biology grade H3 (or B3 in old system) is required, applicants not studying Biology but studying other relevant qualifications (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE) may be considered on a case by case basis

Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant Science/ Health subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

120 UCAS points required, points from A/C grades considered only. D grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system). Biology grade H3 (or B3 in old system) is required, applicants not studying Biology but studying other relevant qualifications (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE) may be considered on a case by case basis

Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant Science/ Health subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

Three GCSEs at grade C or 4 (or above) required. Must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science. UK Equivalencies (such as Key Skills/ Functional Skills level 2 Numeracy/ Literacy) are accepted. Applicants with non UK qualifications will need to meet the minimum GCSE requirements with a satisfactory GCSE equivalent qualification.

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 48%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 94%

Go onto work and study: 97%

Fees and funding

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Provider information

The Crescent
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Salford
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