Rodrigo Diaz-Martinez
Senior Lecturer in Podiatry
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Podiatry BSc (Hons)
Key Facts
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UCAS Code
B985
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Duration
3 years full-time
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BBC at A Level
DMM at BTEC -
Full Time: £9,535
Updated 11/11/2025
Updated 11/11/2025
Get in touch
UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
Our University of Northampton’s BSc Podiatry degree enables students to develop as critical and holistic practitioners fit for the demands of 21st century healthcare. The course is designed to produce graduates who are fit to practice within NHS, community care and private sectors in the UK and overseas. Our approach to education is underpinned by active-blended learning and analytical thinking, ensuring robust integration of theory and practice to foster clinicians who excel in clinical decision-making, effective communication, and evidence-led care. Podiatry is a unique, rewarding and dynamic career, blending clinical assessment, hands-on-treatment, preventative care and education.
For Health Professions*
For Value Added for Health Professions*
For Continuation for Health Professions*
For Career Outcomes 15 months after Graduation for Health Professions*
*The Guardian University Guide (Health Professions Subject table – Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science and Health Studies) 2026
On successful completion of the podiatry course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Podiatry.
Highlights
- Build your clinical confidence with our University of Northampton Podiatry Clinic, where you will attend regular, structured clinical sessions, education and placement at our fully functional podiatry clinic on the grounds of Northampton General Hospital. Consistent hands-on experience allows you to integrate theory with practice and develop your skills as a reflective, holistic practitioner.
- Final year students have potential opportunties to take part in events such as providing care to participants at the London Marathon, gaining valuable experience in acute sports injury management
- Train with the latest equipment and technology in our purpose-built clinical teaching spaces, supporting a high-quality learning experience that reflects current professional practice.
- On completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- You may be eligible for financial support at the university through the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF)
- Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
- HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students* (*see eligibility criteria and terms and conditions).
Entry Requirements
All applicants for the Podiatry course must have:
- BBC at A Level including Level 3 Science or
- DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical Extended Diplomas
- Merit at T Level
- Access to Higher Education course with 45 credits at Merit or above.
We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
You will also need to have completed some work or volunteering experience within the Podiatry field. If you do not have this experience you may be asked to gain experience and, as evidence, provide a written reflective account which is to be signed by the facilitator.
You also need one of the following qualifications:
- Applicants must also have GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Language at Grade C/4 or above.
- Functional Skills/Key Skills or credits taken within an Access to Higher Education course (12 credits at Level 2 or 6 credits at level 3) as equivalent for both Maths and English Language are also acceptable.
All offers of a place on our course will be made to applicants following a successful interview conducted by the University, and will be subject to:
- a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check;
- a satisfactory occupational health check.
Registered allied health professional
If you are a previously registered allied health professional returning to practice after a career break, you can find information about financial, clinical and academic support available on the Health Education England Website.
Occupational Health Clearance
All healthcare students are required to undertake a standard Occupational Health Clearance that which will assess your health and immunisation record and assess your fitness for the programme you have chosen. Courses such as midwifery, dental nursing and paramedic science also require an enhanced Occupational Health clearance and appropriate immunisation to undertake exposed prone procedures (EPP). Without the enhanced occupational health clearance your ability to attend some clinical placements/activities in Trust areas may be limited or refused, causing delays with course progression and employment.
Further information for healthcare students can be seen through the following link (appendix 1): Green Book: Chapter 12 Immunisation of healthcare and laboratory staff
For more information on how to make an application for podiatry courses, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.5 overall with of 6.5 in each section
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
What You'll Learn
Upon completion of the BSc Podiatry course, you will be fully equipped to work within NHS, community care, private practice or establish and manage your own clinical or domiciliary practice. There are a wide range of career opportunities available both in the UK and internationally. Enhanced scope of practice opportunities are also available post-qualification, ranging from surgical pathways and prescribing; to advanced roles in musculoskeletal care, diabetes management and more. The programme integrates theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience from the outset, ensuring a well-rounded and applied understanding of podiatric practice.
Throughout the Podiatry course you will have regular access to our on-site Podiatry Clinic, enabling continuous clinical exposure and progressive development as a confident, holistic practitioner. You’ll learn in a supportive environment with access to modern, fully equipped clinical facilities that reflect contemporary healthcare settings.
Our programme aims to prepare you as a skilled, adaptable, and evidence-informed practitioner capable of working across a variety of clinical, community and private practice environments.
You’ll begin with primary clinical skill development, building foundational elements of podiatric care before putting your skills into practice within our clinical setting and subsequently undertaking a local placement to begin applying your learning to real-world settings.
The purpose of this module is to provide introduction to human anatomy with reference to the foot and lower limb in support of further study of podiatry, podiatric biomechanics, pharmacology, pathology and surgeryIt will also provide the student with an introduction to normal human bipedal stance and locomotion and develop competence in analysing gait.
The aim of this module is to provide students with skills and understanding of professional and clinical practice within podiatry and wider healthcare settings.
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the clinical environment and practical skills in the assessment and management of patients.
Pathology is the study of disease and provides a bridge between basic biological science and clinical medicineThe purpose of this module is to develop a foundation knowledge of pathological principles in preparation for clinical practice.
To provide students with the necessary background knowledge in normal human physiology for podiatric practice.
Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 25/26. The modules relating to the academic year 26/27 will be available from June 2026.
Placements
Throughout the course, you will undertake a variety of clinical placements across a range of settings, helping you build confidence, competence and adaptability as a developing podiatrist. You will also be trained to carry out selected procedures safely under local anaesthesia, in line with the current professional scope.
You will benefit from regular clinical education and hands-on experience in our on-site Podiatry Clinic, where you will work with real patients under the supervision of experienced podiatric staff. Our busy, multidisciplinary clinics include specialist areas such as:
- Sports and Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Paediatrics
- Lower Limb At-Risk Care
- Orthopaedics and Mechanical Therapies
- Podiatric Medicine and General Podiatry
- Nail Surgery
In the final year, you may also have the opportunity to take part in high-profile clinical events such as providing care to participants at the London Marathon, gaining valuable experience in acute sports injury management. Further placement opportunities include Podiatric Surgery, Kings College Hospital and High-Risk Diabetic MDT.
As part of your second year, you may be eligible to undertake a three-week placement in an EU or international healthcare setting, allowing you to broaden your perspective and experience podiatry in a global context.
At the University of Northampton, everything we do, from funded trips to paid internships, is to give you everything you need to make a difference when you leave.
If you join our full-time BSc Podiatry degree, you will receive a laptop when your course begins*. The laptops are built to a bespoke custom specification ideal for use in the seminar room, collaborative group work or studying at home.
Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your podiatry course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.
To check out the full list of perks, visit our Student Perks page or dedicated International Perks page.
* UK fee payers only (see Terms and Conditions for further details)
How will I be assessed on the podiatry course?
Assessment methods used on the BSc Podiatry include coursework and examinations.
How do I become a Podiatrist?
To become a Podiatrist in the UK, you’ll need to complete an undergraduate degree in Podiatry, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). After completion, you would need to register with the HCPC to practice as a qualified Podiatrist.
What are the specialist teaching facilities for Podiatry?
You will benefit from clinical placement and education at our Podiatry Clinic allowing you to put your skills into practice and gain valuable experience.
We run busy clinics which include sports, paediatrics, at risk, orthopaedic, physical medicine, general and nail surgery.
Our course aims to develop your skills through clinical activity and rigorous academic content, this combination will help to transform you into the highest quality practitioner.
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
- UK Full Time: £9,535
- International Full Time: £16,700
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. UON will adjust UK fees annually in line with Government Policy.
- We currently pay indemnity insurance for all of our commissioned students, this is £85
- £36 for 3 years of membership of the Royal College of Podiatry.
- Instruments are provided for you, you will only need to buy scissors (1 clinical pair, 1 pair for felt), a Monofilament and a pen (approximately £30-50)
- The clinical uniforms (two tops and one pair of trousers) are provided by the H.E.E. NHS funding (although extra may be purchased if needed).
- Additional expenses include a white lab coat and an optional lower limb skeletal model, approximately £85.
- Students may receive travelling expenses to placements where eligible via the Learner support fund. International students however will have to fund expenses incurred when travelling to placement locations although this will be less than other schools of podiatry due to our designated clinical unit.
- You will need to purchase and have suitable footwear for the clinical environment, that are black, enclosed and water resistant/splashproof.
Students, studying nursing, midwifery and many of the allied health professions courses from September 2020, may be eligible for a payment of at least £5,000 a year that they will not need to pay back. They may be able to apply for Financial support at the university through the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF) which offers eligible students additional support while studying for their degree. This is in addition to the Student Loan from the Student Loans Company.
Financial contribution towards your travel, and expenses in relation to your practice learning opportunities, may be available to you from the NHS Learning Support Fund. Details, including eligibility criteria, can be found on the NHS website.
The information provided above is correct for the academic year 2024/25 but please check the NHS LSF website for full details, any changes and updates.
For more information about possible funding options for podiatry courses, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2024/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- UK – Full Time: £9,250
- International – Full Time: £16,200
Staff
Connor Ratcliffe
Senior Lecturer in Podiatry
Krishna Gohil
Senior Lecturer in Podiatry
Manju Mital
Senior Lecturer in Podiatry
Stella Harvey
Senior Lecturer in Podiatry
Sophie Hartfield
Lecturer in Podiatry
Careers and Employability
A BSc in Podiatry opens the door to a wide and rewarding range of career opportunities. Our graduates and academic staff have applied their expertise in a variety of healthcare and specialist settings both in the UK and internationally. These include:
- The NHS, across services such as orthopaedic triage, podiatric surgery units, high risk limb salvage multidisciplinary clinics, vascular podiatry and diabetic foot clinics.
- Private practices within the UK and overseas.
- Sports medicine clinics and performance focused care.
- Paediatric podiatry and complex case management.
- Forensic podiatry, working within legal and investigative settings.
- Mechanical therapy and orthotic laboratories.
- Teaching and research roles in universities and professional education.
- Community health initiatives treating diabetes across Europe and Leprosy in India.
- Health services within HM Prisons.
- Industry roles supporting innovation in footwear, medical devices, and rehabilitation technologies.
Whether your interest lies in clinical care, surgery, education or somewhere else, Podiatry offers a uniquely versatile and impactful career.
Master’s and Postgraduate Opportunities
Our Master’s courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.
Successful completion of this podiatrist course could lead to one of our postgraduate programmes: MSc Public Health, MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, Doctor of Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
At the University of Northampton, we offer a range of short courses and continuing professional development (CPD) programmes. These will enable you to learn new skills, progress into specialisms or take on new responsibilities.
Facilities
The Podiatry Clinic
Bespoke clinic for hands-on practical experience with patients. A short walk from campus at Northampton General Hospital
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Podiatry Clinic Facilities
Teaching rooms, private consulting rooms, gait analysis room, and more.
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Learning Hub
The Learning Hub is at the heart of the campus and home to the student information desk.
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