Programme summary for BSc (Hons) Podiatric Medicine
The programme has been designed to provide a smooth and progressive transition from the study of basic clinical sciences, moving through to the demands of acute and chronic medicine, culminating in clinical practice based on the reflective practitioner model and using evidence to support clinical interventions.
Clinical problem solving and experience are facilitated in a way that embraces the sound principles of case-based learning. You have the opportunity to develop the psychomotor and therapeutic skills required of a podiatrist in parallel with theoretical learning.
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About the programme
Podiatric medicine is the study of the foot and lower limb in health and disease. Our programme has been designed to provide a smooth and progressive transition from the study of basic clinical sciences, moving through to the demands of acute and chronic medicine, culminating in clinical practice based on the reflective practitioner model and using evidence to support clinical nterventions. Consequently, theory and practice are integrated throughout the programme.
DBS Check
This programme involves working closely with children and/or vulnerable adults. Applicants are therefore subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure check.
If you have any queries regarding this procedure, please contact Lucy Watson on +44 (0) 20 8223 6271 or l.watson@uel.ac.uk
Programme structure
The programme seeks to prepare podiatrists who are highly skilled, flexible, and able to respond sensitively to patients both as individuals, and as members of patient groups within the wider community. Podiatrists have always enjoyed independent and autonomous practice, and the programme will continue to prepare students for their professional responsibilities. Students will develop skills of reflection and critical thinking as they progress through the programme to graduate as reflective practitioners whose practice is based on reliable evidence. Extensive use of clinical placements within Primary care trusts enable students to experience and learn from practice in the real world. The programme takes account of an expansion in the scope of practice for Podiatrists with advancements in Pharmacology and the introduction of certification in the use of prescription only medicines.
Clinical problem solving and experience is facilitated in an organised and structured way which embraces the sound principles of case-based learning. Students have the opportunity to develop the complex psychomotor and therapeutic skills required of the podiatrist in parallel with theoretical learning.
The programme comprises a single set of modules of study (six each at levels 1,2 & 3) which will be completed via a full-time route over 3 years.
Level one - is concerned with developing the core transferable skills of podiatry.
Level two - explores the development of core skills in specialist areas of practice.
Level three - Focuses on decision making and patient management in complex problem solving situations.
Career opportunities
You will be eligible to apply for professional-body membership and registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC). You also gain certification in the administration of local anaesthesia, as well as limited prescription rights.
Support
Student support is both formal and informal. In addition to the support offered to students by the Universitys central support and welfare services, students of Podiatry are offered both academic and pastoral support from the staff of the School of Health and Bioscience.
- From your first year you are allocated a Personal Tutor (a member of staff familiar with your degree).
- Module leaders and Programme leaders also give support on academic matters, and advice about other specialist help available through your degree programme.
- The School has a Student Help Desk to advise how to get the right help.
- Throughout the programme you will find a number of scheduled support activities devoted to specific aspects e.g. how to write your project report, or more general aspects such as careers.
Admission
- A Levels: 280 UCAS tariff points to include an A2 grade B in Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or Physical Education.
- Scottish Highers: 280 UCAS tariff points,BCC Advanced Highers / ABBB Highers
- Irish Highers Leaving Certificate: 2 highers at grade B1 to include a science plus 1 higher at grade B2
- International Baccalaureate: 26 points with 2 highers at level 6 including a science
- European Baccalaureate: 70%
- BTEC National (Science): 280 UCAS tariff points
- Graduates: Science degree (minimum 2:2), Arts degree (minimum 2:2) + A2 level grade B in science
- Access to science: Access to Higher Education Diploma 60 credits in total, with at least 45 at level 3 (where grading of credits is available, all level 3 credits would be expected to be merits)
- Extended degree: 70% average for the year, to include Biology
- Overseas: In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTs 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education undergraduate programmes.
As part of the admissions process, all applicants will be interviewed.
Students may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes.
Applications are welcomed from mature students. Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement, such as they may be deemed capable of study at degree level.
Full enrolment is subject to successful health clearance and criminal records bureau screening.
Key facts
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