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Queensland University of Technology

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

077686F

Campuses

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Jul-2026

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Duration 2.5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 48,900 / per year

Next Intake 28-Jul-2026

Bachelor of Podiatry - Graduate Entry

About

Highlights

Gain highly sought after skills and knowledge in sports medicine, podiatric medicine and surgery, pharmacology and paediatrics.
Ideal for professionals working in health, sports science and biomedical science, seeking to fast-track into a new career.
Be in high demand with hands-on learning and clinical experience in the on-campus QUT Podiatry Clinic, followed by extensive placement throughout the course.
Excellent job prospects and careers in private practice, clinics, sports podiatry and rehabilitation.
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.

Offered on a full time basis over 2.5 years, the Bachelor of Podiatry - Graduate Entry is a smart choice for professionals working in health, sports science and biomedical science, seeking to fast-track into a new career.

Employment opportunities for podiatrists are excellent. This course was Queensland’s first degree in podiatry and offers opportunities for hands-on learning that are unique to QUT. Our teaching and clinical staff are practising podiatrists who maintain links with the profession ensuring our courses are up-to-date and relevant.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

You must have a completed recognised Australian biomedical, health, or medical science bachelor degree completed within the past 10 years prior to course commencement with a grade point average of 4.00 or higher (on QUT’s 7 point scale) and a minimum volume of learning of 1.50 year full-time (or equivalent).

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the degree subject areas listed below. If you don't have the degree subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

Anatomy
Chemistry
Pathophysiology/disease processes
Physiology
Statistics.

Automatic advanced standing (credit)

If admitted to the graduate entry program you will automatically receive one and a half years of advanced standing which will entitle you to complete the degree in two and a half years (full-time).

Application closing date: 21 April

Applications after this date will not be accepted.

Minimum English language requirements

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	185	176	176	176	176
PTE Academic	65	58	58	58	58
TOEFL iBT	98	20	20	24	20

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Career

Careers and outcomes

Your degree in podiatry can lead to working in a diverse range of setting, including hospitals, private practice, sole practitioner or multi-disciplinary settings. Opportunities to further specialise include diabetes, paediatrics, forensics, sports podiatry, podiatric surgery, prescribing medicines and clinical research.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia, and may also choose to join other professional peak bodies such as the Australian Podiatry Association and Sports Medicine Australia.

With additional postgraduate training, podiatrists can apply to the Podiatry Board of Australia and seek endorsement to prescribe scheduled medicines.

Student registration

QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Podiatry Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.