Podiatry

The BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme at Glasgow Caledonian University offers an innovative and comprehensive education designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in foot health care. This programme combines academic knowledge with practical clinical skills to ensure graduates are competent practitioners capable of delivering high-quality podiatric services. Over the duration of the course, students will engage with a wide range of topics including human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, dermatology, microbiology, and pharmacology, providing a solid foundation for understanding foot and lower limb health. Emphasis is placed on developing clinical reasoning, patient communication, and professional ethics to ensure students are well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of their future patients. The programme integrates theoretical learning with hands-on clinical placements in various healthcare settings, including community clinics, hospitals, and private practices, enabling students to gain valuable real-world experience. In addition, the course explores current research and evidence-based practice, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong learning mindset. The curriculum is delivered by experienced faculty members who are committed to supporting students' academic and professional development. Graduates of the programme will be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as qualified podiatrists, opening doors to a wide range of employment opportunities within the NHS, private practices, sports teams, and research institutions. The university’s state-of-the-art facilities and clinical skills labs provide an optimal environment for learning and skill development. The BSc (Hons) Podiatry at Glasgow Caledonian University aims to produce skilled practitioners who can contribute to improving foot health and overall well-being within the community, reflecting the university’s commitment to health and social care excellence.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 1820 Year (EEA)
• GBP 11000 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

Year 1: An introduction podiatric theory, anatomy and physiology, the clinical environments and some of the practical skills which students will go on to further develop in subsequent years. Additional modules introduce concepts relating policy developments, sociological and psychological theory and provide a foundaiton for supervised clinical practice. There is also a 3 week block summer placement.

Year 2: Students will learn about medicine and surgery and how the management of these conditions can impact upon what you do as a podiatrist. Further core podiatric theory and research skills are developed and student have the opportunity to organise a one week placement.

Year 3: Students build upon previous studies and spend more time working with patients during placement. Additional subjects include Pharmacology and Health Promotion.

Year 4: Clinical work increases and students undertake an Honours project. They have the opportunity to select a professional area of interest to study and gain an understanding of organisational and business structure.

Work placement: Clinical education and practical experience take place in the purpose built teaching facility in the Podiatry Dept. based within the Southern General Hospital. Placements are also carried out in outpatient clinics including Rheumatology, Diabetology and Orthopaedics. Students take part in weekly placements in community podiatry clinics and paediatric clinics at Yorkhill Children's Hospital and have the opportunity to spend one week in an NHS Trust, accompanying a practising podiatrist. Additional overseas placement opportunties also exist.

Assessment: A variety of assessment methods are used including written and practical examinations, essays, portfolio, presentations and online assessments.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 7 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Higher: BBBC, A Level: CCC, ILC: BBBB.

Essential subject: English (Higher/GCSE/ILC-H) plus two science subjects at S Grade/GCSE or one at ILC-H.

Recommended subject: A science subject (Higher/A Level/ILC-H), preferably Biology.

Additional requirements: Before applying, try to spend time with a registered podiatrist to build your knowledge of the scope and variety of work involved. Your personal statement should outline shadowing experience, and demonstrate motivation to become a podiatrist.

English language: Students whose first language is not English are required to hold the equivalent of an IELTS test score of 7.0.

Mature students: Entry for mature students will be assessed on an individual basis.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Glasgow Caledonian University.

Funding

Scholarships

GCU London is offering a range of scholarships to support you in your studies funded by industry, trusts and friends of the University.

Scholarships may cover fees, and/or provide a maintenance grant to support you during your studies.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the UK society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and the UK Health Professions Council (HPC).