University of Northampton

Podiatry BSc (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Our University of Northampton’s BSc Podiatry degree enables students to develop as critical and holistic practitioners fit for the demands of 21st century healthcare. The course is designed to produce graduates who are fit to practice within NHS, community care and private sectors in the UK and overseas. Our approach to education is underpinned by active-blended learning and analytical thinking, ensuring robust integration of theory and practice to foster clinicians who excel in clinical decision-making, effective communication, and evidence-led care.

Podiatry is a unique, rewarding and dynamic career, blending clinical assessment, hands-on-treatment, preventative care and education. For Career Outcomes 15 months after Graduation in Health Professions Guardian data for the 2026 Health Professions subject table. This programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and approved by the Royal College of Podiatry.

Upon successful completion of the BSc Podiatry course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and membership with the Royal College of Podiatry.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Approved by the Royal College of Podiatry
  • Graduates eligible to apply for HCPC registration
  • Active-blended learning integrating theory with clinical practice
  • Prepares graduates for NHS, community care and private practice
  • Develops clinical decision-making, communication and evidence-led care skills

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — to include including Level 3 Science or DMM
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC/ Cambridge Technical Extended Diplomas
  • T-level: Merit — …3 Science or DMM at BTEC/ Cambridge Technical Extended Diplomas Merit at T Level Access to Higher Education course with 45 credits at Merit or above.
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 45 credits at Merit or above

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Podiatrist
  • NHS Podiatrist
  • Community Podiatrist
  • Private Practice Podiatrist
  • Musculoskeletal Podiatrist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year

Admission

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