BSc (Hons) Podiatry
- Part-time study available
- Clinical Placement
- International students can apply
- NHS Funding and bursaries available
- Work placement opportunity
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 health care team.
Podiatrists can work alongside doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other professionals as a vital part of the health care team. After graduating from this course you will be able to apply for jobs within the NHS, private practice, industry or commerce. You may wish to specialise in areas such as wound care, paediatrics, diabetology, musculoskeletal, rheumatology or sports-related problems. Recent graduates from this course went on to work within the NHS, set up their own private practices and applied for research opportunities. Some graduates have also gone onto work in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. You will also have the opportunity to study PhDs with our world renowned Centre for Health, Sport & Rehabilitation Sciences Research.
Industry Links
We have links to all the NHS clinics within the Northwest enabling our students to experience real work conditions during their extensive placements.
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