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University of Northampton

Northampton , England ,United Kingdom

Podiatry BSc (Hons)

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.

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.

Campus Information

Waterside Campus

Intakes

  • Jan
  • May
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

An insight into the diverse range of job opportunities from podiatry courses may be shown by where our graduates and 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.

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 podiatry degree 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.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

BANGLADESH

We accept the following qualifications:

  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate,
  • Year 1 of Bachelor’s degree in Bangladesh from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

INDIA

We accept the following qualifications:

  • Standard 12,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

NEPAL

We accept the following qualifications:

  • Higher Secondary Education Board Examination,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

PAKISTAN

We accept the following qualifications:

  • High School Certificate,
  • 2-Year Bachelor’s degree in Pakistan from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

SRI LANKA

We accept the following qualifications:

  • A-Levels (Sri Lanka or the UK)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body

Please include the following documents with your completed application form:

  • Details of your English Language competence, for example, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests or equivalent.
  • Certified copies of your school certificates and any other relevant qualifications. A certified copy is a photocopy that has an original official stamp of your school, college, or university on it. The stamp should not be a photocopy.
  • At least one reference (signed and on headed paper).
  • A personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying your chosen course.

Bachelors degrees: IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent)