Course summary
Are you an established podiatrist looking to develop your career into the flourishing field of podiatric surgery? This innovative course will give you the theoretical knowledge and expert guidance that you need. You can study the MSc part-time, to fit in with your current work commitments. The programme will appeal to podaitrists working in either the NHS or private practice who are looking to extend their scope of practice and develop a career as a podiatric surgeon. The course will give you the ideal opportunity to extend your scope of practice to include surgical management of foot and ankle pathologies. You will study a variety of modules, giving you the theoretical underpinning for future surgical training.
Modules
Surgical Management of the Foot (15 credits)* Clinical Investigations (30 credits)* Pharmacology for Surgical Practice (15 credits)# Orthopaedic Medicine (30 credits)# Research Methods (online) (30 credits) *delivered by QMU /GCU #delivered by GCU If studying for an MSc, you will also complete a dissertation (60 credits)- QMU/GCU. The modules listed are correct at time of posting (October 2021) but are subject to change. In the event that modules change, QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students.
Assessment method
Your performance will be assessed by a variety of methods including course work and examination.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Students registered on this named award will be podiatrists registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). However, the individual modules are available to healthcare professionals with an interest in the area. Candidates should have the relevant honours degree. Those with a professional diploma or unclassified degree should have at least two years’ professional experience and be able to demonstrate a portfolio of continued professional development. International: You will be required to take an IELTS test receiving an overall score of 6.5 and no individual component score below 6.0.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £850* | Credit |
| England | £850* | Credit |
| Northern Ireland | £850* | Credit |
| Scotland | £850* | Credit |
| Wales | £850* | Credit |
| Channel Islands | £850* | Credit |
| Republic of Ireland | £850* | Credit |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Single 15 credit modules £850
P/T Dissertation fee £1,700
Provider information
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Drive
Musselburgh
Edinburgh
EH21 6UU