Podiatry (Pre-Registration) at University of Salford - UCAS

Course summary

This is a unique podiatry programme at master’s level leading to Health and Care Profession Council registration. Podiatry is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb disorders, many of which are caused by general health disorders. You will use comprehensive assessment and diagnostic skills to develop patient care pathways for conditions which impact on people's quality of life. You will: • Gain the qualification required for Health and Care Professions Council registration • Acquire the reflective, critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills that are essential to professional practice • Develop advanced knowledge, skills and attributes to escalate your professional and academic development • Develop your practice throughout your time with us, in our clinic and on placement • Have the opportunity to develop a business case as an option in your final year

Assessment method

The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is as follows: 60% written exams/assignments/viva, 30% practical exams. You must achieve a pass mark of 50 and above in all Year One compulsory modules as a prerequisite, before progression to Year 2 optional modules.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council

Entry requirements

BSc (Hons) 2:2 or above in a health related subject.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5No element below 5.5

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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Sponsorship information

The NHS Learning Support Fund is available to students studying the following courses: Diagnostic Radiography Occupational Therapy (including pre-registration Master's) Physiotherapy Podiatry (including pre-registration Master's) Prosthetics and Orthotics Midwifery Nursing (adult, child, mental health, learning disability, joint nursing/social work; including pre-registration Master's) Visit the NHSBSA website for further information.

Podiatry (Pre-Registration) at University of Salford - UCAS