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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B98F
Podiatry (with Foundation Year)
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Podiatry (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. This BSc (Hons) Podiatry degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and also accredited by the Royal College of Podiatry. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Biology and Chemistry
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Podiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
Lower Limb Biomechanics and Pathology
Podiatric Clinical Practice and Management
Musculoskeletal Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Professional Practice and Evidence-Based Healthcare
Podiatric Research Methods and Final Year Project
UCAS Code:B98F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 56 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £28,500 | £30,500 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £25,500 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
UK subject average: £29,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£29,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£29,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
80%Learning opportunities
72%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
83%Organisation and management
74%Learning resources
83%Student voice
67%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Podiatry (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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