Podiatry

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID B985

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,500 / years

Next Intake September-2026

Podiatry

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

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'll learn from academics internationally renowned for their clinical expertise and research profile. You'll have the opportunity to take exciting placements in NHS clinics in the north-west and further afield, as well as learning hands-on in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built clinical research facilities.

When you first arrive, you will learn the basic practical skills and knowledge to enable you to treat patients safely. You will also acquire the reflective, critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills that are essential to professional practice.

You will start your clinical practice within six weeks of starting the course within our own in-house clinic. Your practice will develop throughout your time with us, one day per week in NHS clinics and then during longer periods of work placements in your final year.

We are proud to have received programme accreditation from the Royal College of Podiatry, acknowledging the high industry-accredited standard of teaching.

100% of our Podiatry 2021/2022 graduates are in highly skilled employment (source: The Complete University Guide 2024).

You will:

Learn the basic practical skills and knowledge to enable you treat patients safely.
Acquire the reflective, critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills that are essential to professional practice.
Start your practice within six weeks of starting the course within our own in-house clinic.
Develop your practice throughout your time with us, one day per week in NHS clinics and then during longer periods of work placements in your final year.

Placement

options available

International

students accepted

Course accreditations

Podiatry Students

Podiatry tutor and student reviewing information from conducting force plate musculoskeletal tests

Podiatry student applying kinesiology tape to a patient's foot

Podiatry Student

Podiatry Practical Session

Podiatry student undertaking force plate musculoskeletal assessment

This is for you if...

You enjoy working as part of a team.

You have excellent communication and organisational skills.

You are a problem solver.

You are hard-working and highly motivated.

You possess excellent critical thinking skills.

You have a strong desire to help people.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

APPLICANT PROFILE

As part of the application process, you may be invited to an interview. Have a look at our top ten tips for preparing for your interview. If you are offered an interview following your application, you will be sent further information about what to expect and what you need to bring with you on the day.

A successful applicant will be hard-working, highly motivated, enjoy working as a part of a team and a problem solver.

You will be expected to have good communication and organisational skills, and you will be expected to demonstrate these skills in your personal statement.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course, or the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

Minimum of three GCSE's at Grade 4/C including English Language, maths and a science (or equivalent) You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS Tariff points

120 UCAS Tariff points - must include a minimum of grade B in a science subject.

A level

120 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of three A-Levels must include a minimum of grade B in a science subject.

BTEC National Diploma

DDM - science, sports and exercise science, sports therapy and beauty therapy.

T-Level

If applying to start from September 2024, you will need T-Level - Healthcare Science - Assisting with Healthcare Science specialism - Merit. T-Level â Health -Merit. T-Level â Science - Laboratory Science specialism - Merit

BTEC Higher National Diploma

Contact our admissions tutor for more information.

Foundation Degree

Contact our admissions tutor for more information.

Access to HE

120 UCAS Tariff points. 60 credits overall with 45 credits at level 3. Science preferred but Health Studies will be considered.

Scottish Highers

120 UCAS Tariff points to include Biology.

Irish Leaving Certificate

120 points to include B in Biology

International Baccalaureate

27 points.

European Baccalaureate

Pass in Diploma of at least 65% to include Biology.

International Students

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements. If you do not meet the entry requirements, you could take the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree.

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from those who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

Career prospects

Qualified podiatrists find employment in hospitals, GP clinics, in the community, or can set up in private practice. They can work alongside doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other professionals and are seen as a vital part of the healthcare team.

Podiatrists can work alongside doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other professionals as a vital part of the health care team. After graduating from this course you will be able to apply for jobs within the NHS, private practice, industry or commerce. You may wish to specialise in areas such as wound care, paediatrics, diabetology, musculoskeletal, rheumatology or sports-related problems. Recent graduates from this course went on to work within the NHS, set up their own private practices and applied for research opportunities. Some graduates have also gone on to work in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. You will also have the opportunity to study PhDs with our world-renowned Centre for Health, Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences Research.

Further study

Some students choose to pursue their area of interest through research opportunities at the University. Our research community is a thriving, truly multidisciplinary group, focused on improving health outcomes through innovation and research.

The Foot and Knee research group is focused on four keys areas:

Biomechanical function of the foot and knee during walking, running and various sports.
How foot and knee structure and function are affected by disease (e.g. diabetes, obesity, osteoarthritis), injury (e.g. ACL tears, patellofemoral pain, lateral ankle sprain) and ageing.
Clinical and user (patient) research to investigate the real-world consequences of poor foot and knee health for patients and athletes.
Investigation of a wide range of physical therapy (e.g. exercise), device (e.g. orthoses) and health behaviour (e.g. compliance with devices or education programmes) interventions.

A taste of what you could become

A podiatrist

and more...

Career Links

We have links to all the NHS clinics within the north-west, enabling our students to experience real work conditions during their extensive placements. We offer a range of placement experiences, including a new relationship with the Manchester Urban Village, offering foot care to the city's homeless population.

Staff work with pharmaceutical companies specialising in wound care, and they also have links with orthoses laboratories. This ensures your learning incorporates the latest evidence-based practice throughout your study.