Course summary
The MSc Podiatry (Pre-registration) degree is designed for graduates with a degree in a relevant subject area who want to obtain both a professional and academic qualification in this challenging and rewarding career. This two-year Masters’ degree will give you the knowledge and skills required to assess, diagnose and treat a variety of complaints associated with the foot and leg. You will learn about the biomechanics of movement; the effects of injury and how different illnesses can affect foot health. Through a mix of academic provision and 1000 hours of placement learning you will see patients in different settings including our onsite Podiatry clinic, private practice and NHS services. This will give you experience of different working environments and a breadth of experience, preparing you for professional registration as a podiatrist. The course promotes thorough understanding of how the foot and lower limb can impact on patients’ health and how your role as a podiatrist can contribute to a person-centred model of care. Qualified podiatrists are currently in high demand in both the NHS and private settings. This two-year pre-registration Masters degree is the ideal way to build on your previous studies and embark on a rewarding career making a difference to patients’ lives. Through a mix of clinical skills classes, problem-based seminars and 1,000 hours of placement learning, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills required to assess, diagnose and treat a variety of complaints associated with the foot and leg. Alongside exploring the biomechanics of movement, the effects of injury and how different illnesses can affect the health of the foot and leg, you’ll develop your clinical reasoning and collaboration skills, ready to practice a person-centred model of care. As a student with us, you’ll benefit from placements within our on-site podiatry clinic, as well as in private practice and NHS services, giving you valuable experience of different working environments. Together with the unrivalled expertise of our teaching staff and world-class facilities, you’ll have access to everything you need to prepare for professional HCPC registration as a podiatrist when you graduate.
Modules
Core Unit oundations of Podiatric Practice MSK Disorders of the Foot and Lower Limb Medicine and Surgery for Podiatric Practice Research Methods in Health Science Clinical Placement I Chronic and Complex Patient Management Professionalism and Social Responsibility in Healthcare Dissertation Clinical placement 2
Assessment method
This intensive course is taught through a combination of theory, skills development and placement. Learn through a mix of clinical skills classes, problem-based seminars and placement whilst developing research knowledge and the principals of evidence-based practice. You will also have access to a variety of online materials and literature through our dedicated learning services. This two-year Pre-registration Masters degree will give you the knowledge and skills required to assess, diagnose and treat a variety of complaints associated with the foot and leg. You will learn about the biomechanics of movement; the effects of injury and how different illnesses can affect the health of the foot and leg. The MSc Podiatry (Pre-registration) degree is designed for graduates with a degree in a relevant subject area who want to obtain both a professional and academic qualification in this challenging and rewarding career.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
International applicants
Oversees applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in each component or equivalent.
Entry requirements
A first or second class (2:1 or 2:2) BSc Honours degree or equivalent
English language requirements
Oversees applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in each component or equivalent.
https://www.aecc.ac.uk/study/our-courses/postgraduate-courses/msc-podiatry-pre-registration/
https://www.aecc.ac.uk/study/our-courses/postgraduate-courses/msc-podiatry-pre-registration/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £18375 | Year 1 |
International | £18375 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF