22Nov
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Course summary
A Brighton Podiatry degree will prepare you for a rewarding career where you’ll have a positive impact on health and wellbeing as you assess, diagnose and treat conditions related to the feet, ankles and lower limbs. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Podiatry, ensuring you’ll gain all the knowledge and skills needed for professional practice. Successful completion of the degree means you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration and practice as a podiatrist. At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Clinical placements in each year of the degree will give you essential experience of working in the NHS and other settings such as private practices, podiatry specialisms, research, education and leadership. You’ll also gain plenty of hands-on experience at university using our specialist facilities which include orthotics manufacturing and a podiatry simulation suite so you can learn and practise practical skills before you work with real patients and clients. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Brighton’s podiatry graduates have successful careers working in the NHS and the private sector with many setting up their own practice. The Graduate Outcomes survey found that 100% of our podiatry graduates were in work, with 90% of working in highly skilled work as health professionals, 15 months after their degree. Top reasons to choose this course
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Podiatry.
- Specialist facilities including a podiatry simulation suite and orthotics manufacturing.
- Gain practical clinical experience to develop your skills and knowledge throughout the degree.
- Opportunities to learn alongside students on physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy courses.
- Non-repayable grant of at least £6,000 each academic year.
Modules
Year 1 In your first year of the podiatry degree, you will gain hands-on clinical experience from the start while building a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, dermatology and the core principles of podiatric care. You’ll develop essential clinical and professional skills, including infection control, communication and reflective practice, preparing you to work safely and effectively with patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Core modules Practice Principles 1: Preparation for Healthcare Practice Practice Placement 1 Physiology Clinical Anatomy and Biomechanics Clinical and Behavioural Sciences and Social Engagement Podiatric Dermatology Year 2 In the second year, you will build on your clinical experience by developing advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills for foot and lower limb conditions. You’ll also explore pharmacology, musculoskeletal pathology and research methods, while completing extended placements that strengthen your ability to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care in a variety of healthcare settings. Core modules Practice Principles 2: Patient Assessment, Health Psychology and Management Lower Limb Musculoskeletal Pathology Prescription-only Medicines for Podiatrists Developing Research Skills and Critical Thinking Practice Placement 2 Practice Placement 3 Final year In your final year, you will refine your clinical expertise through extended placements in multidisciplinary settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics and surgical environments. Alongside this, you’ll complete a research project, explore leadership and innovation in healthcare, and develop advanced skills in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and managing complex conditions to prepare for professional practice. Core modules Research and Knowledge Exchange Professional Enquiry Through Independent Learning Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Management Practice Principles 3: Leadership, Education, Innovation and Professional Practice Complex Health and Long-term Condition Management Practice Placement 4
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B985
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits M: 27 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Age requirements Applicants must be aged 18 or over on the day the course commences.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all four elements. Or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Sponsorship information
This course is eligible for an NHS bursary. For details see: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/learning-support-fund/new-student-funding
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT