Podiatry - BSc (Hons)

This BSc (Hons) Podiatry degree at Cardiff Met is accredited by by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the College of Podiatry This degree in Podiatry at Cardiff Metropolitan University offers you the opportunity to join this exciting profession.

Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who specialise in the foot, ankle and leg, leading patient care through the whole journey including prevention, diagnosis and treatment, with the aim of improving mobility, independence and quality of life for patients.

The programme includes integrated theoretical study and clinical training, with varied on-site clinics and placement opportunities giving students the opportunity to complete 1,000 clinical hours across the duration of the course. Achieving this requirement, and award of the degree enables new graduates to demonstrate that they have met the Standards of Proficiency necessary to become eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a podiatrist.

Career

Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme are qualified to practise as podiatrists (subject to registration with the Health and Care Professions Council after graduation). The course has a good reputation throughout the UK, and the most recent figures show that 90% of our graduates were employed in podiatry posts six months after finishing the course. There is demand for podiatrists both in the NHS and in the private sector. Graduates may also choose to progress to postgraduate study within the department. There are also opportunities to work abroad.