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Starts September 2025 – subject to Validation

Aimed at individuals aspiring to be a Podiatrist

Start your journey to becoming a Podiatrist: The BSc (Hons) Podiatry Apprenticeship programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Podiatry.

The programme is an exciting opportunity for individuals aspiring to train as podiatrists, combining academic learning with practical training equipping apprentices with the knowledge and skills needed to assess, diagnose, and manage conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs. Apprentices will have the opportunity to develop expertise in areas such as biomechanics, wound care, dermatology, nail surgery and musculoskeletal disorders. This work-based route provides a direct pathway to becoming a fully qualified podiatrist.

Apprenticeship Details

Level

The podiatry apprenticeship is a Level 6 Apprenticeship.

Duration

36 months

This programme is made up of 15 modules distributed over Levels 4, 5 and 6. Modules have an allocation of credit points, which are aggregated at each level. On completion of the programme apprentices will have attained:

  • 120 credit points at Level 4
  • 120 credit points at Level 5
  • 120 credit points at Level 6 – with an integrated End Point Assessment process

Entry requirements

  • Sponsored by an employer
  • BBC at A Level including Level 3 Science or
  • DDD at BTEC or
  • DDM at BTEC Extended Diplomas or
  • M at T Level 

Applicants 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.

  • Year One

    • Interprofessional Education (IPE)
    • Functional Anatomy (20 Credits)
    • Pathology (20 Credits)
    • Physiology (30 Credits)
    • Clinical Reasoning and Professional Issues (20 Credits)
    • Clinical Studies 1 aligned to work based learning (30 Credits)

    Year Two

    • Podiatric Medicine (30 Credits)
    • Pharmacology (20 Credits)
    • Musculoskeletal Podiatry (20 Credits)
    • Exploring Evidence to inform Practice (20 Credits)
    • Clinical Studies 2 aligned to work based learning (30 Credits)

    Year Three

    • The Foot at Risk (20 Credits)
    • Paediatric Podiatry (10 Credits)
    • Advancing Clinical Practice (40 Credits)
    • Sports Podiatry (10 Credits)
    • Embedding Evidence to inform practice (40 Credits)
  • How will I be taught on the Podiatry apprenticeship?
    • Our degree incorporates a range of learning and teaching methods to engage you in active learning. This includes technology enhanced activities, interactive discussions, classroom-based learning, skills workshops, practice-based learning and tutorials. We also offer cadaver dissection within year 1. The theory elements of the course will be taught face to face over 2 days a week with our undergraduate BSc (Hons) Podiatry degree over 2 semesters, enhancing your experience as a student. You will be a collaborator in learning with your tutors, peers, and practice educators
    • The health and care professions council stipulate that Podiatry students need to complete 1,000 hours of clinical practice. This will be completed within your work-based learning.
    • The University also has an Onsite Podiatry Clinic which apprentices can access for clinical practice in the areas that workplace does not offer for example Sports, Paediatric, at risk and Orthopaedic Clinic.
    How will I be assessed on the Podiatry apprenticeship?
    • A diverse range of assessments are included in the course to ensure academic and professional competence and to prepare you for the role of an podiatrist. This includes written assignments, written exams, multiple choice question tests, poster presentations, group work, reflective essays, case studies, OCSEs and VIVAs.
    • Support is provided by tutors for all module assignments in the form of assessment tutorials and marking criteria.

  • Apprentices will be taught face to face 2 days a week integrated with our current undergraduate Podiatry Programme at the University over 2 semesters. The remaining days remain within the workplace. University tutors will work with employers to prepare for learning in the workplace that complies with HCPC standards. Apprentices will also have access the onsite Podiatry Clinic for placement in specialised clinical practice if their employment base is unable to offer.

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