Course summary
This is a unique podiatry programme at the master’s level leading to Health and Care Professions Council registration. Podiatry involves 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 that impact people's quality of life. You will:
- Gain the qualification required for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
- Acquire the reflective, critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills that are essential to professional practice.
- Develop advanced knowledge, skills, and attributes to enhance your professional and academic development.
- Develop your practice throughout your time with us, both 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: 70% 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 two.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
Entry requirements
You should hold a BSc (Hons) with a 2:2 or above in a health-related subject. If you are an international student from a non-majority English-speaking country, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5, with no element below 5.5.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | No element below 5.5 |
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
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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.
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT