Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

About the course The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is a three-year programme for entry into professional practice as a podiatrist. The aim of the course is to produce graduates able to treat and educate their patients effectively and appropriately in a professional and responsible way. The programme conforms to its CREATE themes, which strives to produce highly trained clinicians, researchers, educators, advocates, team-minded professionals and ethical practitioners. There are two semesters of equal length in each year. The first year covers bioscience, while years two and three cover the theoretical and practical aspects of podiatric medicine, alongside supporting subjects research, biostatistics and general medicine, all of which fall within the second year. These subjects help students to understand the diagnosis and management of diseases and conditions that affect the lower limb, and to take a leading role in the interdisciplinary management of foot and ankle problems. In the final year, in addition to more advanced coverage of theoretical and practical podiatry, students undertake a supervised research project which follows their training in research methods the previous year. They also undertake weekly clinical placements in a variety of external locations, principally tertiary hospitals and private practices, to learn patient management in the workplace environment. The study of podiatric medicine in the DPM includes biomechanics, sports medicine, minor surgery, the diabetic and acute foot, geriatric and paediatric podiatry and podiatric surgery, as well as general practice. The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (91870) is accredited by the Podiatry Accreditation Committee, Ahpra.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LEAVER Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine for international students Successful applicants who gain a place in an Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine will commence in a UWA Bachelor's degree and on completion progress to their assured place in the postgraduate Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). The Assured Pathway place in the DPM is conditional on: successful completion of a UWA bachelor’s degree with DPM prerequisites and a minimum selection GPA of 5.0 and appropriate prerequisite units; and retention of international student status Assured Pathway students who undertake the Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences extended major within their bachelor's degree will commence the DPM in the second year and can complete both degrees with five years of study. Students may choose to do a different major or bachelor's degree in which case it will take a minimum six years of study to complete both degrees. Minimum eligibility requirements Minimum ATAR of 94 or equivalent, for example: 14 - GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination* 35 - International Baccalaureate 78 - UWA Foundation Program (UWA College) 74 - Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) Other overseas qualifications Applicants who will not have their final results by the application closing date may apply based on a predicted result provided by their school. Refer to application timelines and due dates below. Course offers will be conditional on the actual result being consistent with the predicted result. *Applicants who will not receive their final A-Level result may receive an offer with the condition that their final result is consistent with their predicted result. Applicants with a conditional offer may commence in their undergraduate degree in February (before their A-level results are released in March). If their final result does not meet the condition, the applicant will lose their Assured Pathway place in the DPM but will not lose their place in the bachelor’s degree, and would be able to apply later for graduate entry to the DPM. Prerequisite and recommended subjects Assured Pathway students must complete a UWA bachelor’s degree before commencing the DPM. In addition to English language competency requirements, there may be other prerequisites depending on the chosen major. It is recommended to study ATAR or equivalent Chemistry and Maths Applications or higher, however school leavers who have not completed these subjects can undertake bridging units as part of their bachelor’s degree studies. Application timelines and due dates International applications for the International Assured Pathway to Podiatry open 1 March and close 31 August the year prior to commencement. Applications are via UWA’s online application system. International students may also apply via an authorised international education agent. Applicants whose final results are not available by the application closing date must submit a Predicted ATAR form (fillable RTF 917KB). The School of Allied Health plans to hold interviews during October. Timing of course offers to be advised. Applicants who attain a place in the International Assured Pathway to Podiatry will commence their UWA bachelor’s degree in semester one (late February). Final ranking and course offers Final ranking will be based on ATAR or equivalent and interview score. Up to three places will be offered for the International Assured Pathway to Podiatry. Students who are offered an International Assured Pathway to Podiatry may defer commencement for one year. Students who must meet a national service obligation may defer for up to two years. Progression into the DPM is conditional on successful completion of a UWA bachelor’s degree with DPM prerequisites and a minimum selection GPA of 5.0; and retention of international student status.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Graduate applicants require at least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0. For more information visit ELC requirements. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

Further Study A 3-year full-time, or 6-year part-time, Doctor of Podiatric Surgery (DPS) course is available for suitable graduates who wish to specialise in elective foot surgery. Research degrees are also available, Doctor of Podiatry or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for graduate podiatrists interested in a career in clinical research.

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