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Podiatry

Glasgow Caledonian University

Content

GCU aim to develop creative, innovative and skilled podiatric practitioners with a communicative and caring attitude towards patients. You will gain practical experience in the clinical environment, observing and working alongside skilled and experienced and world-renowned researchers.

This programme is approved by the UK Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Year 1
Podiatric Studies 1, Podiatric Clinical Studies 1, Podiatric Anatomy, Fundamentals of Human Physiology, Foundations of Interprofessional Practice, plus a three week summer placement.

Year 2
Podiatric Studies 2, Podiatric Clinical Studies 2, Podiatric Medicine, Surgery and Radiology, Fundamental Pathophysiology, Working in Interprofessional Teams, plus a one week elective summer placement.

Year 3
Podiatric Studies 3, Podiatric Clinical Studies 3, Podiatric Pharmacology and Local Anaesthesia, Teams in Interprofessional Practice, Methodology and Research for E˜ective Practice, plus a two week summer placement.

Year 4
Podiatric Studies 4, Podiatric Clinical Studies 4, Honours Project, Leadership in Interprofessional Teams.

Entry Requirements

2024 entry requirements
Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBCC including English, History or Modern Studies and a science subject plus National 5 English, Maths and another science subject.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BCCC including English, History or Modern Studies and a science subject plus National 5 English, Maths and another science subject.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

B985

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Health and Life Sciences

Department

Podiatry and Radiography

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.gcu.ac.uk

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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