Bachelor of Podiatry (pre 2024), The University of Newcastle

Callaghan, New South Wales - Aus

36 Months

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About this course

The Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine is a four-year program delivered jointly with Western Sydney University, designed to prepare students for a fulfilling and flexible career in podiatry. Students will participate in practical work at their home institutions and have the opportunity to focus on administering medicine to patients through a special program component. The curriculum includes advanced clinics with modern diagnostics and treatment technologies, covering areas such as surgery, paediatrics, and sports injuries. The program emphasizes real-life experience under experienced podiatrists' guidance, working in diverse clinical settings, including hospitals and community health centers. Students also develop the skills to identify and analyze complex health problems and work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams, with options for rural placements and research engagement.

Why this course is highly recommended

This program is highly regarded for its comprehensive practical experience, with over 1,000 hours of placements in clinical settings like hospitals and rural clinics. Graduates are highly sought after due to their extensive hands-on training and multidisciplinary exposure. The demand for podiatrists is strong on the government’s Skills Priority List, reflecting the field's vital role in managing lower limb health issues across all ages, especially in areas like diabetes, sports injuries, and paediatric care.

Specialisation

The program features a special clinical focus on administering medicine, particularly for students opting into this component, which includes a year designed to develop skills for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia. The curriculum encompasses various areas of podiatry, including surgery, sports injuries, and paediatric care, with hands-on experience in different clinical environments.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

7.70L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Admission requires a senior secondary school qualification similar to the HSC, with English proficiency demonstrated by IELTS overall minimum of 7.0 and section minimum of 7.0. International students must attend campus, and domestic students are encouraged to apply via UAC.

English language test

IELTS

DUOLINGO

110

TOEFL

PTE

Career prospects

Graduates of this program can work in various health environments, including general and specialized podiatry practices such as sports podiatry, private practices, hospitals, sports clinics, research centers, and community health centers. The program's extensive clinical placement experience ensures graduates are well-prepared for the workforce, with a strong employment rate reported within four months of graduation.

FAQs

What opportunity is there to study medicine as part of this program?

Students taking the option for scheduled medicine will participate in a special clinical program in year 4 designed to develop skills for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.

Can I undertake research during my studies?

Yes, high-achieving students have the option to embed honours-level research courses over the final 1.5 years of the program for additional academic engagement.