Allergy

This BSc Podiatry degree will give you the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to make a positive impact on people's lives as a podiatrist. As the only Russell Group university in the UK to teach podiatry, we offer a course that is both research-led and student-focused.

As you train to become a podiatrist you'll attend 1,000 hours in placement settings, ranging from the community and acute care to the private and commercial sectors. You'll benefit from the experience of treating real patients under close supervision, and with individual feedback.

Along with learning to diagnose and treat foot and lower limb disorders, you'll be taught about medication and local anaesthesia. You'll also learn to apply research to your clinical practice and undertake a research project in collaboration with research-active supervisors.

All our health science courses have a patient-centred approach. Your training will include ethics and an exploration of how social issues and mental health can influence physical wellbeing.

This course has a strong focus on employability and leadership. You'll learn how to influence and effect change and develop your innovation and business skills. You'll be eligible to apply for registration as a podiatrist when you graduate.

Support for students with a disability/health condition

We are fully committed to supporting students with disabilities who wish to join programmes of study which require the acquisition and practise of professional competencies.

We offer students personal, informal advice by telephone, email or face to face, and we are happy to discuss your specific needs prior to you applying. This could include how your specific needs may impact on your ability to meet the clinical competencies. This will not affect your application in any way, but may help you to select the right programme for you.

Please contact the admissions team for further details.

NHS Learning Support Fund

As a student on this course you may be eligible for help from the NHS Learning Support Fund. This can include a training grant of £5000 per academic year, parental support of £2000 for students with at least one dependent child under 15 years, or under 17 years if registered with special educational needs, and help with travel and temporary accommodation costs for placements.

Find out more on the NHS Learning Support Fund website.

Postgraduate entry requirements

“It is thanks to my training at Southampton that I am a world-leading dietitian in the field of allergic diseases.â€ Carina Venter - Assistant Professor at University of Colorado

This PGCert Allergy course is aimed at healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses and dietitians providing clinical care both in the community and hospitals for adult and paediatric patients with allergy. It's our ambition to create tomorrow's leaders in the field of allergy management.

As well as learning about multiple aspects of allergy, this PGCert Allergy course will:

• develop your problem-solving and research evidence skills
• make you part of a community of allergy specialists, learning from the experience of your peers around the world, as well as our staff
• develop your leadership skills in clinical allergy and allergy-related issues
• give you strategies for your continuing professional development and lifelong learning
• give you the skills to teach your colleagues, which will improve your clinical service delivery