BSc Podiatry

This BSc Podiatry degree course holds professional accreditation from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Podiatry. Podiatrists are specialist healthcare professionals who focus on the foot, ankle, and lower leg, providing care to improve patient mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.

The course teaches using a good blend of theory and practical work, including workshops, clinics, and simulation centres. Students complete 1000 hours of practical work through placements in NHS hospitals across Wales and in private clinics. Students will be assessed in various ways, such as case reports, presentations, clinical examinations, and a large research project on a topic of your choice.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a respected place of learning that provides a wide selection of academic courses, including Podiatry. The institution offers both first-degree (undergraduate) and advanced (postgraduate) courses through its main academic schools. Students can gain qualifications in areas, including Health Sciences (like medicine), Management and Business, Technology and Engineering, and Art and Design. The university is focused on student achievement, which is shown by the high number of graduates who quickly find work, helping them start good professional careers.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and other important information about their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• UCAS Tariff Points: Students need between 96 and 104 UCAS Tariff points.
• A-Levels: Grades CC from a minimum of three A-Levels, which must include a Biological Science subject.
• BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: Grades DDM, and this must be in a subject that includes a Biological Science.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all elements (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
• Applicants can submit equivalent test scores from a recognised qualification.

The tuition fees for International students who wish to study the BSc Podiatry programme for the 2025/2026 academic session are £16,000 per year. It is, however, subject to an annual increase.

Funding for the BSc Podiatry course usually comes from the NHS, which pays for tuition and helps with living costs. This help is generally only available to students from the UK who have Home fee status and agree to work in Wales once they complete the programme.

International students must pay the full course fees, but can apply for certain grants. For example, the International Undergraduate Scholarship gives a fee reduction of roughly £1000. Alternatively, the competitive Cardiff Met Sanctuary Award offers a fee waiver and funding for study costs, but only for students (such as refugees or asylum seekers) who are seeking sanctuary in the UK.

Graduates are qualified for careers like:

• NHS Podiatrist
• Private Practice Podiatrist
• Sports Podiatrist
• Musculoskeletal Specialist:
• Clinical/Health Board Roles

All international Undergraduate applicants can apply for this programme through UCAS. Please contact AHZ's trained counsellor for assistance.