Course summary
Our MSc Podiatry (pre-registration) course will prepare you for eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a qualified podiatrist. Upon graduation, you’ll also be eligible to join the Royal College of Podiatry, the main professional body for podiatrists in the UK. Developed with clinical partners and patients who use podiatry services, our Masters course provides a balance of theory and practice, with placements and practical learning embedded throughout the course. You’ll gain skills and knowledge to practice podiatry in a range of clinical and community settings, including the NHS, private, and third-sector organisations, addressing the complex needs of patients with multiple health conditions. As well as clinical care, with specialist areas of practice including diabetes, rheumatology, orthopaedics, domiciliary care and paediatrics, you’ll have the opportunity to learn practice management principles. Being based in Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, you’ll also have an opportunity to work with elite sporting individuals and teams. We also host guest lectures and networking events where you can learn from experts in their field to further enhance your career prospects.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. You are required to have an advanced Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) disclosure (paid by student) and an Occupational Health assessment. Desirable knowledge and experience: A minimum of a 2nd class honours degree in a life science. Evidence of human anatomy and physiology knowledge. Evidence of relevant shadowing, work experience or volunteering within caring professions e.g. physiotherapy, nursing, podiatry, occupational therapy, care homes etc. Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the diverse nature of podiatry settings and express their commitment and ambition to a career within podiatry.
English language requirements
For further information on English Language requirements, please see the university website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For further information on course costs, please refer to the University website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/courses/?filter__level=Postgraduate&filter__method=&filter__faculty=&filter__startdate=
Provider information
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA