Cardiff Metropolitan University

BSc Podiatry

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • MBA Scholarship

    Award: Up to £4,000.

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

  • Vice Chancellor Scholarship

    Award: Up to £3,500

Career opportunities

Graduates are qualified for careers like:

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

Cost of study

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.

Admission

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

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