BSc (Hons) in Podiatry

Patients who have problems with their feet or lower limbs need expert care and attention. Podiatrists are independent highly skilled professionals, able to both diagnose and treat problems affecting the feet and lower limbs.

We aim to develop creative, innovative and skilled podiatric practitioners with a communicative and caring attitude towards patients. You will gain practical experience in the clinical environment, observing and working alongside skilled and experienced and world-renowned researchers.

This programme is approved by the UK Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

It is the only Podiatry programme in the UK to offer an HCPC-approved international academic exchange. This is with La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.

International student start dates

For new international students, orientation events start on 14 September 2018. This extra time is specifically designed to assist new international students in settling into the UK and GCU prior to the start of general student induction and teaching.

There will be a whole host of fun and informative activities taking place during this period, including campus and city tours, as well as welcome events where you can meet other international students.

More information is available from our award winning Visa Immigration Support & Advice (VISA) team.

Professional accreditation

This programme is approved by the UK Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Assessment methods

We use a wide range of learning and teaching methods to ensure that you have both the necessary knowledge and understanding of business and management and a portfolio of intellectual and personal skills.

Each module on the programme uses its own learning, teaching and assessment strategy to achieve learning objectives. Assessment methods vary between modules and may include unseen examinations, class tests, essays, management reports, case studies, presentations, and group work.

Teaching methods

The learning and teaching methods we use ensure that our programme is both vocationally relevant and academically challenging. Our approach is student-centred, practical, participative and relevant to the needs of employers.

We've moved away from the traditional teacher-centric learning to a more independent learning approach, where you are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills.

What you will study

Year 1

Podiatric Studies 1, Podiatric Clinical Studies 1, Podiatric Anatomy, Fundamentals of Human Physiology, Foundations of Interprofessional Practice, plus a three week summer placement.

Year 2

Podiatric Studies 2, Podiatric Clinical Studies 2, Podiatric Medicine, Surgery and Radiology, Fundamental Pathophysiology, Working in Interprofessional Teams, plus a one week elective summer placement.

Year 3

Podiatric Studies 3, Podiatric Clinical Studies 3, Podiatric Pharmacology and Local Anaesthesia, Teams in Interprofessional Practice, Methodology and Research for E˜ective Practice, plus a two week summer placement.

Year 4

Podiatric Studies 4, Podiatric Clinical Studies 4, Honours Project, Leadership in Interprofessional Teams.

Your career

As well as working within the NHS, you could make a career in the private sector - from high street retailers to sports medicine centres or running your own business.

GCU graduates have also gone on to pursue research activities, entered the world of health-related commerce or further developed their skills to become podiatric surgeons.