University of Huddersfield

Podiatry (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc(Hons)

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

This apprenticeship course has been designed to provide the opportunity to study Podiatry BSc(Hons) whilst being employed within a Podiatry team. During the apprenticeship you’ll have the opportunity to build the knowledge and skills you need whilst learning in specialist clinical facilities. We aim to provide you with the skills to improve the mobility and quality of life of your patients.

In line with the apprenticeship model, whilst undertaking the course you’ll remain employed by your host organisation and during term time you’ll spend 40% of the time in your current workplace and the remaining 60% at the University undertaking theoretical and practical skills development. The course is designed to be progressively demanding and once qualified you’ll will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). If you’re thinking of studying an apprenticeship course or are an employer looking for an apprenticeship for your employees, you’ll also find useful information on our Degree Apprenticeship webpages.

In the National Student Survey 2025, we’ve ranked 2nd in the UK (top in Yorkshire) for learning resources (Complementary and alternative medicine). You’ll develop the essential skills needed to be a podiatrist and gain hands-on experience during your clinical placements, supported by our clinical lecturing team, who will be on hand to provide help and advice, both on campus and while you are on placement.

Key highlights

  • Study while employed within a Podiatry team at your host organisation
  • Term time split: 40% in the workplace, 60% at university
  • Learn in specialist clinical facilities with hands-on clinical placements
  • Graduates eligible to apply for HCPC registration as a podiatrist
  • Ranked 2nd in UK for learning resources in National Student Survey 2025
  • Clinical lecturers support you on campus and on placement

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — BBB at A Level .
  • T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
  • Additional condition: interview — Offers will be subject to an interview and references.
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration.
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration.

Scholarships

  • Merit-based Scholarships

    At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Careers this course leads to

  • Podiatrist
  • HCPC-registered podiatrist in the NHS
  • Private practice podiatrist
  • Musculoskeletal podiatrist
  • Diabetic foot podiatrist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £18,700

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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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