Podiatry (pre-registration)

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,500 / years

Next Intake September-2026

Podiatry (pre-registration)

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

International applicants: please check the international intakes page for the latest information and application dates.

This is a unique podiatry programme at master’s level leading to Health and Care Profession Council registration.

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 will:

Gain the qualification required for Health and Care Professions Council registration.
Acquire the reflective, critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills that are essential to professional practice.
Develop advanced knowledge, skills and attributes to escalate your professional and academic development.
Develop your practice throughout your time with us, in our clinic and on placement.
Have the opportunity to develop a business case as an option in your final year.

Placement

options available

International

students accepted

Course accreditations

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

Podiatry Apprentice

Podiatry student applying kinesiology tape to a patient's foot

Podiatry Apprentices

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

This programme is suitable for individuals who already have a BSc (Hons) in a health-related subject (such as sports science, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy) who are looking for a career change with opportunities for employment in health services as a podiatrist, research / academic posts or commercial posts related to podiatry. The programme requires individuals who are committed to academic, personal and leadership skills development.

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 5.5. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take our Pre-Sessional English course.

Standard entry requirements

Undergraduate study

BSc (Hons) 2:2 or above in a health-related subject.

International Students

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

Alternative entry requirements

Accreditation of Prior Learning

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

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. With this programme, you will be able to apply for positions in the NHS or private sector. In addition, you will increase your employability in these areas and also increase your career progression opportunities. It is also anticipated that students may subsequently want to continue in education to complete PhD studies or to gain employment in the commercial sector.

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 key 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

You may also choose to pursue further study and research on our Professional Doctorate (Health and Social Care/Advanced Practitioner/Social Work).

A taste of what you could become

A podiatrist

A researcher

and much 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 recent 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.