Podiatry BSc (Hons)

Podiatrists study the structure and function of the whole body and specialise in the foot, ankle and lower limb.<br/><br/>On graduating, you will be a qualified healthcare professional making your own clinical decisions. You will be ready to work alone or as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of problems affecting the lower limb.<br/><br/>You will be taught about anatomy, physiology and pathology, and how the body reacts to illness and injury but always with a special focus on foot and lower limb problems.<br/><br/>One of the distinctive features of this course is the vast amount of practical experience it gives you. Under supervision, youll start seeing patients at the start of the second term of your first year in our on-site Clinical Education Centre. You will also undertake clinical placements within National Health Service clinics across London and the east of England, beginning towards the end of your first year. <br/><br/>Applicants are required to complete an enhanced occupational health assessment to ensure that you are occupationally fit to work in the health and social care setting and complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check. <br/><br/>Please see entry requirements or more details.<br/><br/>Please note:<br/><br/>This course has mandatory placements within the NHS where you will come in contact with high risk and vulnerable patients and you are therefore strongly advised to ensure you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to starting the course.

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