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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."
STPOD401
Introduction to Podiatric Practice (Including Placement)
20 credits
This practice-based learning module introduces the clinical environment, professional behaviour, evidence-based practice and record keeping.
100% Coursework
STPOD402
An Introduction to Podiatric Clinical Practice
20 credits
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.
100% Clinical examinations
STPOD403
Human Anatomy and Physiology
20 credits
Introduces the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology.
100% Examinations
STPOD404
Lower Limb Studies 1
20 credits
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.
100% Remotely delivered assessments
STPOD406
Professional and Inter-professional Working
20 credits
This module develops understanding of professional practice and the inherent standards expected of health care professionals. The value of inter-professional working is introduced.
100% Coursework
STPOD405
Person-centred Care (Including Placement)
20 credits
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.
100% Coursework
HIPL400
Interprofessional Learning 1
SOHP503
Project Studies
20 credits
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.
50% Coursework
50% Examinations
STPOD501
Development and Maturation of the Lower Limb
20 credits
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.
100% Examinations
STPOD502
Systemic Disorders of the Lower Limb
20 credits
During this module theory is developed associated with patients presenting with common systemic or acquired disorders that may cause lower limb pathologies.
100% Examinations
STPOD503
Musculoskeletal Conditions and Applied Biomechanics in the Foot and Lower Limb (including Placement)
20 credits
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.
100% Coursework
STPOD504
Gait, Footwear and Orthoses
20 credits
This module explores assessment and management of foot and ankle disorders responsive to footwear / orthotic therapy.
100% Coursework
STPOD505
Lower Limb Studies 2
20 credits
This module develops knowledge of pathological conditions including malignancies pertaining to skin and nail units.
100% Coursework
HIPL500
Interprofessional Learning 2
SOHP605
Project
20 credits
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.
100% Coursework
STPOD601
Pharmacology
20 credits
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.
100% Examinations
STPOD602
Minor Surgery
20 credits
This module develops skills and knowledge in the formation of assessment and management options to carry out minor surgical techniques in suitable patients.
100% Examinations
STPOD603
Complex Podiatric Medicine (Including Placement)
20 credits
Skills in diagnosis and podiatric management of patients presenting with complex conditions and comorbidities will be developed.
100% Practicals
STPOD604
Leadership and Clinical Education
20 credits
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.
100% Coursework
STPOD605
Critical Thinking and Problem-solving in Clinical Practice (Practice Module)
20 credits
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.
100% Coursework
HIPL600
Interprofessional Learning 3
UCAS tariff
120 - 104
Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff. A contextual offer is an offer to study at university that takes into account individual circumstances that are beyond your control, and that can potentially impact your learning and your exam results, or your confidence in applying to university.
Student | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 * |
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Home | £9,250 | £9,250 |
International | £18,100 | £18,650 |
Part time (Home) | £770 | £770 |
* UK Government announcement on tuition fees
On Monday 4 November 2024 the UK Government announced a proposal to increase tuition fees for home undergraduate students from £9,250 to £9,535 per annum from September 2025 onwards. The University of Plymouth intends to apply this new fee from September 2025. However, implementation of this increase will be subject to Parliamentary procedure. The University will give further details to both prospective and current students as soon as more information becomes available.
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"
Read more at Your Future Career
“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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