Podiatry BA (Hons)

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. This degree in Podiatry at Cardiff Met offers you the opportunity to join this exciting profession. Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who specialise in the foot, ankle and leg, leading patient care through the whole journey including prevention, diagnosis and treatment, with the aim of improving mobility, independence and quality of life for patients.<br/><br/>The Podiatry degree at Cardiff Met offers a counterbalance between theory and practice that embeds technology and a range of creative learning and teaching approaches. Our facilities are currently being updated to reflect a modern technological approach that integrates interdisciplinary working and learning community incorporating Virtual Reality and Simulation that creates a variety of learning modes and environments for all students. As you go through the degree you will gain experiences with different sectors for health care and opportunities to explore your own interests through national and internal placements. All of these experiences facilitate and prepare you for graduation and working within modern day podiatry and health care either within the NHS or the private sector.<br/><br/>We have placements across the NHS University Health Boards within Wales, as well as opportunities to visit private practices that focus on sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. External placements occur in all three levels of the programme. Some students have had the opportunity to to travel to Singapore and New Zealand, experiencing podiatry at other Health Boards.<br/><br/>Achieving 1000 clinical hours across the duration of the course, and award of the degree enables you to demonstrate that you have met the Standards of Proficiency necessary to become eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a podiatrist.<br/><br/>Due to this programme being NHS funded and therefore limited places being available which may fluctuate each year, unfortunately deferred applications cannot be considered.<br/><br/>Cardiff Met provides a Foundation Year route for applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for Year 1 entry.

There's still time to gain an award-winning university experience at Cardiff Met, ranked a top 3 Welsh university (Uni Compare Rankings 2026).<br/><br/>Whatever your subject interest or career aspirations, you'll be encouraged to realise your full potential, with Cardiff Met's expert teaching staff and supportive learning environment. You'll learn about real-world problems, gain career-relevant experience through work placements and live briefs, and graduate with the skills needed to make positive change.

<br/><br/>Cardiff Met’s professionally accredited courses are designed to set you up perfectly for the world of work. Alongside industry-standard teaching, you'll have access to year-round careers support, a dedicated entrepreneurship team for those looking to set up their own business and opportunities to study abroad.<br/><br/>Cardiff is also consistently ranked as one of the UK's most affordable cities (NatWest Student Living Index)! You'll be able to enjoy the food scene, nightlife, shops, green spaces, waterways and more, all on a student budget! <br/><br/>Interested in playing Sport? Cardiff Met is considered a top UK university for student sport, offering an accredited performance environment focused on ensuring you achieve both your sporting and academic aspirations.