BSc (Hons) Podiatry

What is a podiatrist A podiatrist is an allied healthcare professional who specialises in assessing and treating the lower limb and foot, preventing foot conditions from deteriorating, and enabling better health. Helping to keep the population mobile, podiatrists are always in demand. This degree covers everything from health rehabilitation to musculoskeletal care and anaesthesia, and it can be a great route into what can prove a fulfilling career choice, where you can make a difference to people's lives. This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), too, and accredited by the Royal College of Podiatry. After successfully completing the course, you’ll be able to apply to register with the HCPC and work as a Registered Podiatrist. Why study Podiatry BSc(Hons) In the National Student Survey 2025, we’ve ranked 2nd in the UK (top in Yorkshire) for learning resources (Complementary and alternative medicine). Podiatry provides flexibility following your studies to work in various settings, including the NHS, private practice or even your own clinic. Alternatively, you may continue onto postgraduate study and enrol onto one of our Master’s courses – such as podiatric surgery. This gives you the qualification needed to potentially pursue a career as a foot surgeon. As well as attending seminars and lectures, you’ll be taught by industry experts in our, on-campus podiatry clinic; using specialist gait analysis equipment, and developing skills in our orthotics laboratory, you’ll gain hands-on experience to give you a unique insight into the world of foot health. The University’s new Daphne Steele Building is now open on the site of the National Health Innovation campus. The building features a state-of-the-art public-facing podiatry clinic, which will enable students to develop their skills and knowledge, whilst directly impacting on the health outcomes of the community. You’ll develop the essential skills needed to be a podiatrist and gain hands-on experience during your placement, supported by our clinical lecturing team, who will be on hand to provide help and advice, both on campus and while you are on placement. You’ll also learn how to undertake minor surgical procedures using local anaesthetics, as well as attain a prescription-only medicines annotation. Also, our Public Partnership Group (PPG) and Health and Wellbeing Academy work together to support your development as a compassionate, person-centred professional. You’ll engage with service users and carers through lectures, discussions, and simulations. Their lived experiences will help to build your communication skills, empathy, and the critical thinking needed to deliver outstanding care across diverse communities. While our Health and Wellbeing Academy offers hands-on placement opportunities through initiatives like Get Set Goal and Restart a Heart. These experiences will help you build skills in communication, public health, leadership, and teamwork while making a real impact in the community. Students studying this course may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website. Not quite ready to start Podiatry BSc(Hons) Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Podiatry.

BBB-BBC at A Level . 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Merit in T Level DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade B or above. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Distinction and 30 at Merit. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.