Bachelor of Podiatry at The University of Newcastle, Australia

The Bachelor of Podiatry is for you, if you want to help people when they walk, run, skip, or dance through life. Podiatrists offer a wide range of interesting foot care. 

Uncomfortable feet can affect how you stand, walk, and run and cause pain in your lower back and other joints in people of all ages, from the sedentary to the active.

Podiatry intervention is required to evaluate and maintain foot health since foot disorders typically co-occur with other chronic illnesses.

Our three-year accelerated podiatry program at our Central Coast location can help you become career-ready sooner than your peers. To help patients regain their freedom and mobility, they learn how to recognize, manage, and treat their foot and lower limb disorders.

What you will study

The field of podiatry is challenging and rewarding. You could find yourself treating chronic illnesses like diabetes and arthritis, managing sports injuries, dealing with children's developmental issues, supporting the elderly with their mobility, or fixing sports injuries. 

As a part of your studies, you will:

1. Learn to recognize, analyze, and provide solutions for complex health conditions in the field of podiatry.

2. Learn to work with a multidisciplinary medical team in order to effectively meet patients' medical requirements.

3. Attend rural and regional health assignments at our podiatry offices.

4. Learn more effectively in research to get ready for a lifetime of continued study as a podiatrist.

Also, the program comprises 240 units, including:

• 230 units of core courses

• 10 units of elective courses.

Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully finish the program will have:

1. This is a modern view of what podiatry is and what a podiatrist is responsible for.

2. Ability to perform podiatry in a safe and profitable manner.

3. Ability to work effectively and contribute to teams of healthcare professionals from many specialties.

4. Ability to assess difficult problems in the practice of podiatry and to identify potential solutions.

5. Capacity to engage in lifelong learning, clearly communicate complex concepts, and conduct responsibly toward others.

Career Opportunities

For  podiatry students, there are plenty of job opportunities, and our graduates work in a range of medical areas, including:

1. General podiatry practice

2. Specialized podiatry practice (sports podiatry)

3. Private and public practices

4. Hospitals

5. Rehabilitation and community health centers

6. Sports clinics

7. Research centers

8. Consultancy

Admission Requirements

This program accepts applications from Australian students, residents, and international students. Through UAC, submit an application for admission. According to:

• Previous Year 12 studies 

• Post-secondary credentials, tertiary education, and higher education

• Foreign degrees are regarded as equivalent to Australian degrees.

English Language Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the university's English proficiency requirement.

• The minimum English language competence requirement for applicants to this program is an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no subtest score lower than 7.0.

• Please be aware that in most Australian states, IELTS 7.0 is now seen as the minimum requirement for registering as a practitioner in your field.

• TOEFL - 60

• PTE - 50

Tuition Fee

• AUD 39,780 (indicative annual fee, 2022)