BSc (Hons.) Podiatry

The Podiatry BSc(Hons) offered by the University of Brighton is a full-time, 3-year course designed to equip students with the knowledge and clinical skills to diagnose and treat a variety of foot and lower limb conditions. The course provides a blend of theoretical learning and a large amount of clinical exposure at the Leaf Hospital, a specialist podiatry clinic on campus. Course Content: The Podiatry BSc course covers several pertinent topics within podiatry that will provide students with in-depth knowledge about the field. These topics include foot and lower limb musculoskeletal pathology and treatment, dermatology and wound management, paediatrics, geriatrics, rheumatology, biomechanics and orthoses, local and general anaesthesia, surgery, sports medicine, and management of long-term conditions such as diabetes.Key Modules: Key modules include Clinical Practice, Diagnostic Studies, Clinical Reasoning in Podiatry, Podiatric Medicine, Clinical Sciences with Therapeutics, and Professional Development for Healthcare Practitioners.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), allowing students to apply to register as a podiatrist as soon as they graduate, and by the College of Podiatry (COP), enabling students to pursue further postgraduate study or specialized positions within the NHS.Future Careers: Graduates of the Podiatry BSc program can find opportunities in a range of settings including the NHS, private practice, the health industry, sport, and academia. Some graduates may also choose to further their education with postgraduate studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.