Bachelor of Podiatry

University of South Australia - City East Campus

Australia,South Australia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 44,300/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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Australia, South Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1991

Total Students: 37,000 +

Int. Students: 5,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Corner of North Terrace and, Frome Rd, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia

Bachelor of Podiatry

Program Overview

Step into a rewarding career in health by studying the Bachelor of Podiatry. In this four-year degree, you’ll develop the expertise to diagnose, manage and treat any disorders affecting the foot, ankle and lower limb, using multiple branches of healthcare.

Feet are complex and sensitive pieces of machinery that play a key role in the body’s overall health. Podiatrists provide end-to-end care for any afflictions impacting the lower half of your body, ranging from managing bone and joint disorders to neurological and circulatory diseases.

You’ll graduate ready to be registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia, and can begin practising as an allied health professional. Pursue careers in a wide range of environments, such as working with children, sports and biomechanics, disability, rehabilitation, aged care, chronic illness and high-risk settings, and more.

High achieving students may be considered for the Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) during their third year of study. This is your opportunity to advance your research capacity by completing a research project under the supervision of an experienced researcher.


What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Podiatry will teach you the skills to diagnose, manage and treat any disorders affecting the foot, ankle and lower limb. You’ll learn advanced skills in the theoretical and practical aspects of podiatry, as well as the physical, biological and social sciences relevant to allied health to provide patient-centred, end-to-end care.

UniSA's curriculum prepares you to meet the full scope of a podiatrist’s practice. You’ll begin studying foundational medical sciences in areas including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, disease groups and conditions. You’ll also learn determinants of health and advanced communication skills, with opportunities to collaborate with other allied health students studying physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and exercise physiology.

You’ll expand your knowledge to deliver comprehensive and holistic assessment and management of patient conditions, as well as learn clinical practice skills including surgery, pharmacology and medicine use, orthopaedic management, wound management, high risk care, chronic condition management, sporting injuries, musculoskeletal problems, practice management, and more.

Benefit from experiential learning through clinical placements, and learn how to provide services to the community in our on-campus podiatry clinics. You’ll also have opportunity to practise your skills and build your confidence in safe environments, using innovative teaching technologies such as 3D printed feet to practise your scalpel skills.

You’ll graduate with qualifications to work as both an autonomous practitioner, and as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will be able to deliver holistic, end-to-end care for afflictions impacting the lower half of the body.

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Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)

 Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
 Duration: 48 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 44,300

 Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

English Requirement: IELTS PTE 

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