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Course summary
We aim to develop creative, innovative, and skilled podiatric practitioners with a communicative and caring attitude towards patients.
Right from the start you will observe and work alongside skilled, world-renowned researchers. Your clinical work will involve rotations through a number of outpatient clinics in community and hospital settings. This experience alongside your academic study will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to diagnose and manage problems affecting the lower limb and foot.
As a qualified Podiatrist, you'll be an independent practitioner who diagnoses and treats a multitude of heath disorders.
We offer remote hybrid programme delivery to enhance widening access to Podiatry education. The remote hybrid delivery route supports students who are remote from Glasgow Caledonian University or may otherwise not have the opportunity to study Podiatry. Hybrid delivery includes online teaching and learning with mandatory consolidated on-campus blocks in addition to local clinical placement. Further details are available on request.
Your career
As well as working within the NHS, you could make a career in the private sector - from high street retailers to sports medicine centres or running your own business.
GCU graduates have also gone on to pursue research activities, entered the world of health-related commerce or further developed their skills to become podiatric surgeons.
Professional accreditation
This programme is approved by the UK College of Podiatry and the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Assessment method
We use a wide range of learning and teaching methods to ensure that you have both the necessary knowledge and understanding of business and management and a portfolio of intellectual and personal skills.
Each module on the programme uses its own learning, teaching and assessment strategy to achieve learning objectives. Assessment methods vary between modules and may include unseen examinations, class tests, essays, management reports, case studies, presentations, and group work.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B985
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - CCC
to include 1 science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Applied Science, Biological Science, Biomedical Science preferred but Sports Science, Sports Therapy or Health based BTECs considered
Access to HE Diploma
ACCESS to Health Studies, ACCESS to Biomedical Science,
ACCESS to Biological Science (Pass required overall)
ACCESS to Chemistry and Biological Science
ACCESS to Health Sciences
SWAP – Successful completion (BBB)
Other Access courses – QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma in a Science or Health related subject with 60 credits overall of which 45 credits must be achieved at Level 3 from Graded Units with at least 30 level 3 Graded Unit credits at Grades to the value of 102 UCAS Tariff Points.
Scottish Higher - BBBC
to include one science from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Application of Maths
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Including one science at HL 4
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
to include 1 Science
Scottish HNC - Pass
Applied Science, Biological Science, Biomedical Science preferred but Sports Science, Sports Therapy considered.
Scottish HND - Pass
Biological Science, Biomedical Science preferred but Sports Science, Sports Therapy considered.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T Level - M
Health and Science: Science
Health and Science: Healthcare Science
Health and Science: Health
Additional
Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of the course and have relevant work/shadowing experience.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
to include one science from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Application of Maths
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- To be arranged by the University
- Other
- All Applicants must be 17 by 31st December 2025 All admission offers are subject to an applicant successfully undergoing screening in relation to Occupational Health and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG), and all students will require liability insurance and that this can be gained, at no cost, through student membership of the College of Podiatry If in doubt, applicants are advised to consult with the admissions tutor for advice. Students are advised to obtain Hepatitis B, BCG and MMR vaccinations. The school immunisation policy is advised by Health Protection Scotland, and students who refuse vaccinations may be deemed fit for practice with restrictions, and may not be able to undertake certain placements. Restrictions applied to practice will be documented in the students' practice placement passport.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element |
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15700 | Year 1 |
| International | £15700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
Sponsorship information
The fees and financial support that are relevant to you depend on where you lived before coming to university.
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Enquiries
Email:studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
Phone:0141 331 8630
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Fax: 0141 331 8676
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