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"Get as much experience as you can after graduating (or before) by shadowing other practitioners and seeing how they work. I did a lot of this and found that people were generally more than happy to have people sit in on their clinics."
Introduction to Podiatric Practice (Including Placement) (STPOD401)
This practice-based learning module introduces the clinical environment, professional behaviour, evidence-based practice and record keeping.
An Introduction to Podiatric Clinical Practice (STPOD402)
This module focuses on disorders of the skin including wounds. Assessment of neurological and vascular impairment will be introduced. Learners will be introduced to skin debridement and enucleation using simulated callus. Principles of padding and strapping will also be taught.
Human Anatomy and Physiology (STPOD403)
Introduces the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology.
Lower Limb Studies 1 (STPOD404)
This module concentrates on lower limb anatomy and how normal gait and movement is enabled. The theory underpinning assessment of the lower limb is explored.
Professional and Inter-professional Working (STPOD406)
This module develops understanding of professional practice and the inherent standards expected of health care professionals. The value of inter-professional working is introduced.
Person-centred Care (Including Placement) (STPOD405)
This module explores enabling patient choice by shared decision making, personal health budgets, supported self-management and community based support. This module includes a placement-based element of learning in the practice environment.
Interprofessional Learning 1 (HIPL400)
Project Studies (SOHP503)
This module develops knowledge and skills related to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning. The content is designed to enable the students to understand different research designs, to evaluate the research literature and to prepare them to undertake research at undergraduate level. Meets all or part of HCPC Standards of Proficiency: 2b.1, 3a.
Development and Maturation of the Lower Limb (STPOD501)
This module focuses on development of the lower limb from birth to adulthood and how this influences function. Recognition of conditions relating to the lower limb, which impact on mobility and stability through the life cycle will be explored.
Systemic Disorders of the Lower Limb (STPOD502)
During this module theory is developed associated with patients presenting with common systemic or acquired disorders that may cause lower limb pathologies.
Musculoskeletal Conditions and Applied Biomechanics in the Foot and Lower Limb (including Placement) (STPOD503)
This module develops knowledge of the aetiology and pathology of musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and lower limb. This module includes a placement-based element of learning in the practice environment.
Gait, Footwear and Orthoses (STPOD504)
This module explores assessment and management of foot and ankle disorders responsive to footwear / orthotic therapy.
Lower Limb Studies 2 (STPOD505)
This module develops knowledge of pathological conditions including malignancies pertaining to skin and nail units.
Interprofessional Learning 2 (HIPL500)
Project (SOHP605)
This module consolidates knowledge and skills related to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning. The content will support the students to undertake research at undergraduate level, to discuss their findings in the context of the contemporary evidence base and to evaluate the implications of their activities on their future practice.
Pharmacology (STPOD601)
This module focuses on the pharmacological approach to patient management. On successful completion of this module, the student will achieve the Prescription Only Medicines (POM) annotation on the HCPC register.
Minor Surgery (STPOD602)
This module develops skills and knowledge in the formation of assessment and management options to carry out minor surgical techniques in suitable patients.
Complex Podiatric Medicine (Including Placement) (STPOD603)
Skills in diagnosis and podiatric management of patients presenting with complex conditions and comorbidities will be developed.
Leadership and Clinical Education (STPOD604)
This module focuses on theories of leadership, communication in difficult circumstances, and clinical governance. Student will develop and prepare for future roles as clinical educators.
Critical Thinking and Problem-solving in Clinical Practice (Practice Module) (STPOD605)
This module provides students with the opportunity to consolidate the range of skills required to care for patients presenting with complex medical disorders. Students will have the opportunity to attain the qualification necessary to enable them to apply to the HCPC to allow them to assume the role as an autonomous registered podiatry practitioner.
Interprofessional Learning 3 (HIPL600)
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.
UCAS tariff
120 - 104
Student | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 |
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Home | £9,250 | £9,250 |
International | £16,300 | £18,100 |
Part time (Home) | £770 | £770 |
International progression routes
Watch Programme LeaderDr Joanne Paton explain what it's like to study podiatry at Plymouth and our students talk about their experience on the course.
“I find the course to be a good balance between placement and theory. I definitely feel like the programme is preparing me to enter the workforce as a trained podiatrist.”Lucy Gregory, BSc (Hons) Podiatry
After a career in the Royal Navy, Rob decided his passion for healthcare had not been fully realised, and embarked on a mission to become a highly skilled health professional by studying podiatry as a mature student. Rob gives an insight into how the University helped him find the perfect journey into civilian life.
"I've already got a job where I completed my placement...it's a really good team. The placement enabled me to have that opportunity"
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“Placements were an excellent way to get experience in clinical situations, allowing me to really develop my clinical skills and knowledge. Being able to work in a number of different Trusts also meant that I got to see lots of different types of practice and observe different ideas which I was then able to learn from and use myself when I started working.”
Zoe Boulton, Podiatry Graduate
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