Podiatry BSc (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
What is podiatry like at UEL? Podiatrists study the structure and function of the whole body and specialise in the foot, ankle and lower limb. On graduating with a degree in podiatry, you will be a qualified healthcare professional making your own clinical decisions.
You will be ready to work alone or as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of problems affecting the lower limb. Learn about anatomy, physiology and pathology and how the body reacts to illness and injury Learn from our state-of-the-art Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub. This facility reflects the patient journey, from A&E, Intensive Care and Home environments.
Undertake clinical placements in hospitals across London and east of England. Accredited by the Royal College of Podiatry Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Royal College of Podiatry
- Clinical placements in hospitals across London and the east of England
- State-of-the-art Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub reflecting the patient journey
- Covers anatomy, physiology and pathology of illness and injury
- Graduate as a healthcare professional making your own clinical decisions
- Prepares you for preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of lower limb problems
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Accepted qualifications120 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least three subjects with minimum Grade B BTEC Level 3 National Extended Dipl…
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- Additional condition: interview — All suitable applicants are required to attend an interview and will be required to pass a literacy and numeracy test.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Podiatrist
- NHS podiatrist
- Private practice podiatrist
- Musculoskeletal podiatrist
- Diabetes foot care podiatrist
- Podiatric sports injury practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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