Ulster University
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Course summary
We offer this course to people who wish to gain a professional qualification in Podiatry, a good foundation for postgraduate study and for those who would like to advance to Podiatric Surgery training. The BSc Hons Podiatry course is a full-time, three year programme of study. You will obtain the academic award of a BSc (Hons) degree and be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and membership to the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod). This will allow you to practice as a podiatrist in the UK Health and Social Services, in private practice or indeed to work abroad in countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
Applications are only open to NI and ROI applicants only. Applicants from the EU, England, Scotland and Wales are not eligible to apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Derry~Londonderry
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB
To include a grade B from one of: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Double Award Applied Science (grade BB) or CCEA GCE Single Award Life & Health Sciences (first taught Sept 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma
Award profile of DDM
Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following):
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Sciences (RQF) (601/7422/5) – to include four modules from Sport & Exercise Physiology, Functional Anatomy, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Sport Massage, Sport Injury
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (RQF) (601/7198/4) – to include Anatomy and Physiology plus four modules from Infection Prevention and Control, Scientific Techniques for Health Science, Physiological Disorders and their Care, Microbiology for Health Science, Nutritional Health, Medical Physics Application in Health Sector, Genetics, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry for Health
We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (ie Diploma or Extended Certificate/Introductory Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications.
Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following):
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7436/5)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7438/9)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology (RQF) (603/3040/5)
To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker –
https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence
We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements –
https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
Overall profile of 65% (120 credit Access course) (NI Access course), including 65% in each level 3 module to include two level 3 modules from the following: Maths, Biology, Physics or Chemistry. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.
Overall Access profile of 24 credits at distinction plus 21 credits at merit in graded units (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course) in a relevant science subject. Plus GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
Specific subjects required include two H3 Highers in the following: Maths, Physics, Biology or Chemistry. Plus English and Mathematics Grade H6 at Higher Level or Grade O4 at Ordinary Level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in English Language, plus GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Mathematics.
Additional entry requirements
- Admission tests
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- You will also be required to demonstrate good health prior to commencing the course. You will therefore complete a health declaration form which will be screened by the University’s Occupational Health Department who will confirm your medical fitness to undertake the course. Following the screening, you may be required to undertake a vaccination programme. You will be liable for the cost of both the health screening and vaccinations. Costs will be provided prior to enrolment.
- Other
- Applicants should note that, as they will be engaged in 'regulated activity' involving children or vulnerable adults as part of their course, there is a compulsory, legal requirement to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from AccessNI. The cost for this is payable by the applicant and is currently £32. More information on Enhanced Disclosures may be accessed by www.accessni.gov.uk
- Institutions Own Test (IOT)
- As part of the selection for this course, applicants who meet the subject entry criteria will be required to undertake the Medical Selection Admissions Test (MSAT-Ulster). Tests will be held at our Belfast and Derry~Londonderry campuses, dates to be confirmed. For further details please refer to https://www.ulster.ac.uk/faculties/life-and-health-sciences/health-sciences/msat
English language requirements
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 9 other allied health courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BCC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £17490 | Year 1 |
| International | £17490 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Please note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.
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