Podiatry BSc (Hons)

• Overview

  Our Podiatry course aims to produce graduates who are fit for practice within the NHS or private sectors within the UK and overseas. You will benefit from clinical placement and education at our Podiatry Clinic adjacent to Northampton General Hospital. The clinic is equipped with the latest technology. For further information about the course, including a virtual tour of our Podiatry Clinic, please visit our Podiatry course blog.

  We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.

  *with a 2:2 degree classification or higher

  Course

  Highlights

  • Take advantage of our Values Based Recruitment scheme.
  • International study trips abroad available.
  • On completion of the course you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.

  Apply Now Open Days

  
• Course Details

  Upon completion of the BSc Podiatry course you will be equipped to establish and run your own clinical practice and will have a wide variety of work opportunities both in the UK and overseas.

  The course comprises theory and clinical studies modules. At the end of stage one you will undertake a local placement which is preceded by pre-clinical studies. During the second stage you will undertake orthopaedic and physical medicine clinics in-house as well as completing local and national placements. During the final stage you will have the opportunity to practice at several specialist clinics which include at risk, sports and paediatrics. You will be trained to undertake selected procedures under local anaesthesia. At the final stage of the course you will have the opportunity to attend to injuries at the London Marathon under the guidance of academic staff.

  If you were once a registered allied health professional but took a career break and are looking for more information about financial, clinical and academic support available to return to practice visit the Health Education England site.

  Placements

  You will undertake a number of placements in a range of clinics and settings and will be trained to undertake selected procedures under local anesthesia. At the final stage of the course you will have the opportunity to attend to injuries at the London Marathon.

  Opportunities Abroad

  As part of your second year you will have the opportunity to take part in a three week placement within an EU or international healthcare setting.

  Assessments

  Assessment methods used on the BSc Podiatry include coursework and examinations.

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  Additional

  Information

  Specialist teaching spaces

  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. The 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.

• Careers and Events
  • The Northampton Employment Promise.

    *We promise to secure paid experience for you, if you need it.

    We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for and we’re confident that if you follow one of our structured awards, as well as committing to your studies you’ll be in a competitive position when it comes to applying for graduate jobs.

    We’re so confident, that we promise to secure a paid 3-6 month internship for you, if you need it. Find out more about the Northampton Employment Promise, including how it works and who is eligible.

    
  • Open Days

    Discover your Course

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Student Stories

    John Canner

    “I chose the University of Northampton becuase the course offered more clinical experience than other universities.”

    “My course had a lot of placements which allowed me to shadow surgeons, consultants and some amazing health practitioners. Placements at different NHS Trusts not only gave me a great insight into the profession I wanted to be a part of, but allowed me to showcase my talents, which in turn lead to a job opportunity. The key to success I believe is to participate in as many different aspects of life. Not only does it gain you experience, it opens doors and gives you an insight into what you could become.”

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    An insight into the diverse range of job opportunities may be shown by where our staff team have worked in National Health Service, podiatric surgical consultancies, multidisciplinary diabetic clinics (NHS), orthopaedic triage (NHS), podiatric day case surgery teams, private practice UK/overseas, sports medicine practice, teaching and research
    industry, mechanical therapy laboratories, treating diabetes in European communities, treating leprosy patients in India, HMS Prisons, paediatric podiatry and forensic podiatry.

    
• Requirements

  Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BBC at A Level including level 3 Science or DDD at BTEC. 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.

  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 are subject to Successful Occupational Health Screening and Satisfactory DBS (disclosure and barring service).

  For more more information on how to make an application, 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.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
  study@northampton.ac.uk

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

  Enquire online
  Online enquiry form

  Applying for 2019
  Facebook Applicant Group

  Office hours:
  Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

  Phone Call

  0300 303 2772

  +44 (0)1604 892134

  +44 (0)1604 892546

• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3

  You are taught to recognise the principles of normal structure and function in relationship to the human body.

  • Clinical studies 1 (40 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD1107P

    Core Module Y
  • Functional Anatomy (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD1101

    Core Module Y
  • Pathology (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD1102

    Core Module Y
  • Physiology (30 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD1103

    Core Module Y
  • Research Methods 1 (10 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD1104

    Core Module Y

  At stage two your course modules will focus on abnormal structure and function and the mechanisms of disease. Your clinical hours will increase during stage two.

  • Clinical Studies 2 (40 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD2101P

    Core Module Y
  • Podiatric Orthopaedics (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD2104

    Core Module Y
  • Pharmacology (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD2103

    Core Module Y
  • Podiatric Medicine (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD2102

    Core Module Y
  • Research Methods 2 (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD2105

    Core Module Y

  You will consolidate your knowledge at Stage three and will have the opportunity to undertake specialist activities both in theory and clinical practice. You will complete your dissertation during this stage.

  • The Foot at Risk (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD3107P

    Core Module Y
  • Dissertation (40 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD4101

    Core Module Y
  • Sports and Paediatrics (10 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD3102P

    Core Module Y
  • Surgery and Orthopaedics (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD3106

    Core Module Y
  • Clinical Studies 3 (30 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: POD3103P

    Core Module Y

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • You will benefit from clinical placement and education at our Podiatry Clinic allowing you to put your skills into practice and gain valuable hands-on experience.
  • On completion of the course you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Graduates in Podiatry are autonomous practitioners.
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    Leadership for Health and Social Care MSc

    Public Health MSc

    
  • Research

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  Additional Costs

  • we currently pay indemnity insurance for all of our commissioned students, this is £85
  • instruments are provided for you, you will only need to buy scissors
  • 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 £65
  • students receive travelling expenses to placements. 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.

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £13,500

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £13,000

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  • Additional Costs
    we currently pay indemnity insurance for all of our commissioned students, this is £85
  • instruments are provided for you, you will only need to buy scissors
  • 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 £65
  • commissioned students receive travelling expenses to placements. 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 be expected to have suitable footwear for the clinical environment

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

  The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• Values Based Recruitment

  Values Based Recruitment is an approach which attracts and selects students, trainees or employees on the basis that their individual values and behaviours align with the values of the NHS Constitution.

  The purpose of Values Based Recruitment is to ensure that the future and current NHS workforce is selected against the values of the NHS Constitution, so that we recruit people with the right skills and values to support effective team working in delivering excellent patient care.

  Our Faculty of Health and Society supports the values stated in the NHS Constitution and these values are utilised in our recruitment and selection processes. Please visit the Health Education England website for more details.

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