BSc Podiatry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Podiatry, a healthcare degree focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of foot, ankle, and lower limb conditions. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes practical learning elements through placements in the clinical environment, culminating in professional qualifications such as the Prescription Only Medicines annotation. The first year introduces the fundamentals through Human Anatomy and Physiology, Lower Limb Studies 1, Professional and Inter-professional Working, and Person-centred Care (Including Placement). The second year advances into specialized topics via Development and Maturation of the Lower Limb, Systemic Disorders of the Lower Limb, Musculoskeletal Conditions and Applied Biomechanics in the Foot and Lower Limb (including Placement), and Gait, Footwear and Orthoses. The final year focuses on advanced practice and application through Project, Pharmacology, Minor Surgery, and Complex Podiatric Medicine (Including Placement).
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Maths, English Language or Literature and Science. A level: 96 points with a minimum of 2 A Levels. BTEC: BTEC National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma - MMM in a Science, Health or Social Science subject, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE. Access: Pass Access with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction science subjects are preferred. T level: Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer would be a Pass Overall to include C in Core. International Baccalaureate: 25 overall English and Maths accepted within Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5. If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS. Equivalent qualifications: Equivalent qualifications may be considered. Alternatively, if you have any questions or concerns about meeting the entry requirements listed above we would encourage you to contact the Admissions team on +44 1752 585858 or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk , where a member of the team can offer you further advice. For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 70%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a chiropodist/podiatrist.
- Graduates of accredited programmes in Podiatry or Podiatric Medicine are deemed to be fit for the profession of podiatry. They may join the Royal College of Podiatry and, upon acceptance, will have the right to use the post-nominal letters: MRCPod.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Lower Limb Studies 1
- Professional and Inter-professional Working
- Person-centred Care (Including Placement)
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Preparation for Practice
- An Introduction to Podiatric Clinical Practice
- Project Studies
- Development and Maturation of the Lower Limb
- Systemic Disorders of the Lower Limb
- Musculoskeletal Conditions and Applied Biomechanics in the Foot and Lower Limb (including Placement)
- Gait, Footwear and Orthoses
- Lower Limb Studies 2
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Project
- Pharmacology
- Minor Surgery
- Complex Podiatric Medicine (Including Placement)
- Leadership and Clinical Education
- Critical Thinking and Problem-solving in Clinical Practice (Practice Module)
- Interprofessional Learning 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Podiatry at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £38,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Complementary and alternative medicine.
What do graduates of BSc Podiatry at University of Plymouth do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Podiatry at University of Plymouth?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Podiatry at University of Plymouth?
The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BSc Podiatry at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a chiropodist/podiatrist. Graduates of accredited programmes in Podiatry or Podiatric Medicine are deemed to be fit for the profession of podiatry. They may join the Royal College of Podiatry and, upon acceptance, will have the right to use the post-nominal letters: MRCPod.
How many students continue on BSc Podiatry at University of Plymouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.