Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) - CB86
Study the Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) at CQUniversity and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills required to practice as a Podiatrist.
OP:11 SR:77 ATAR:76.5
OP:11 SR:77 ATAR:76.5
31/192
4 years full-time
Queensland: English (4, SA)
No recommended study required
075755C
Podiatrists are health professionals who deal with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. Your education and training will explore a variety of health sciences topics such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology and psychology, paediatrics, biomechanics, musculoskeletal conditions, diabetes, pharmacology and surgery. You will also develop podiatry-specific skills, enabling you to graduate work ready.
Practical learning experiences are integral to the course, and you will benefit from completing clinical placements at the newly established, purpose-built Allied Health Clinic at CQUniversity, as well as in a variety of external clinical settings, so you can put your learning into practice and gain real-life experience.
| Core Units | 31 | Major Units | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electives | None | Minor Units | None |
COURSE STRUCTURE
You are required to complete 31 core units.
UNIT INFORMATION
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
| Unit Name | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Pre-Clinical Podiatry Practice | PODI12006 | Work integrated learning takes place at various external clinical placement sites including hospitals, community based clinics and private podiatry practices. Students will have at least 40 hours of observational clinical sessions conducted at these sites. |
| Podiatry Clinical Practice 1 | PODI12009 | Work integrated learning takes place in a variety of settings. This includes internal clinical placement in the CQUniversity Health Clinic sited on campus, and various external clinical placement sites including hospitals, community based clinics and private podiatry practices. Students will have at least 40 hours of internal clinical placements and 40 hours of external clinical placements. |
| Podiatry Clinical Practice 2 | PODI13007 | Work integrated learning takes place in a variety of settings. This includes internal clinical placement in the CQUniversity Health Clinic sited on campus, and various external clinical placement sites including hospitals, community based clinics and private podiatry practices. Students will have at least 96 hours of internal clinical placement and 40 hours of external clinical placement. |
| Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower Limb | PODI13008 | Work integrated learning takes place the CQUniversity Health Clinic sited on campus. Students will have at least 16 hours of internal clinical placements. |
| Podiatry Clinical Practice 3 | PODI13011 | Work integrated learning takes place in a variety of settings. This includes internal clinical placement in the CQUniversity Health Clinic sited on campus, and various external clinical placement sites including hospitals, community based clinics and private podiatry practices. Students will have at least 144 hours of internal clinical placements and 80 hours of external clinical placements. |
| Podiatry Clinical Practice 4 | PODI14008 | Work integrated learning takes place in a variety of settings. This includes internal clinical placement in the CQUniversity Health Clinic sited on campus, and various external clinic placement sites including hospitals, community based clinics and private podiatry practices. Students will have at least 192 hours of internal clinical placements and 40 hours of external clinical placements. |
| Podiatry Clinical Practice 5 | PODI14012 | Work integrated learning takes place in a variety of settings. This includes internal clinical placement in the CQUniversity Health Clinic sited on campus, and various external clinic placement sites including hospitals, community based clinics and private podiatry practices. Students will have at least 96 hours of internal clinical placements and 160 hours of external clinical placements. |
| Surgery in Podiatry Practice | PODI14014 | Work integrated learning takes place at the CQUniversity Health Clinic sited on campus. Students will have at least 24 hours of internal clinical placements. |
The Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) course involves extensive training in a clinical environment. Practical learning experiences are central to the course and you will need to complete approximately 1000 hours of clinical placement in order to complete your degree. You will undertake internal placement at the on-site allied health clinic and your external placement will occur in a variety of settings.
Term dates for 2019
Term 1: 11 March to 7 June
Term 2: 15 July to 11 October
Term 3: 11 November to 14 February 2020
A rank threshold is the minimum competitive rank that applications will be considered for entry to this course. The rank cut-off score is the competitive entry score that was needed to gain entry to this course in Term 1 2019. There is an unadjusted score before any bonus is applied and an adjusted score if bonus points were applied. Entry to courses is competitive and the cut-off score will vary from year to year and is provided as a historical guide of past performance.
| Rank Threshold | OP 11 | SR 77 | ATAR 76.5 |
| Rank Cut-Off - unadjusted |
Rockhampton: OP 11 | SR 77 | ATAR 76.5 Sydney: ATAR 94.2 was the lowest score that offers for T1 2019 were made. Applications with an ATAR of 76.5 and higher would have been considered. |
| Rank Cut-Off - adjusted |
Rockhampton: OP 11 | SR 77 | ATAR 76.5 Sydney: ATAR 94.2 was the lowest score that offers for T1 2019 were made. Applications with an ATAR of 76.5 and higher would have been considered. |
Prerequisite: English
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years or:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
- an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 overall with a minimum 7.0 for Reading and Writing and 7.0 for Speaking and Listening, or
- an Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
No information available at this time.Health Requirements
No information available at this time.Assumed Knowledge
N/A
The Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) is your gateway to a career as a Podiatrist across a diverse range of rural and urban settings such as:
- hospitals
- multi disciplinary health clinics
- community health centres
- private practice.
You may also find employment in the area of research and development.
The Rockhampton Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) has been accredited by the Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council until 26 September 2023.
The Sydney Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) has been accredited with conditions by the Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council until 26 September 2023.
The Rockhampton Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) has been accredited by the Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council until 26 September 2023.The Sydney Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) has been accredited with conditions by the Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council until 26 September 2023.| Fee Category | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| What is a Commonwealth Supported Place? | A Commonwealth Supported Place is subsidised by the Government so that you are only required to pay a Student Contribution amount rather than tuition fees. |
| Am I eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place? |
You are eligible to be Commonwealth supported if you are:
If you are not eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place you will be required to pay tuition fees. Find out more about tuition fees or fees for international students. |
| Fee Type | Student Contribution |
| What is a Student contribution? | As a Commonwealth supported student, you will contribute towards the cost of your education by paying a Student Contribution. The Student Contribution is calculated for each term of enrolment based on the individual units you have enrolled in, not the course you are studying. |
| What is my Student Contribution? |
Your Student Contribution fee is charged per unit of study and is dependent on the Student Contribution Band for each unit. Student Contribution Bands are categorised by study disciplines and help provide an estimate of course fees. The majority of units within this course fall within Band 2. Some units may fall within Band 1 and/or 3. Student Contribution amounts for each band provide an estimate of the cost of your course. Your course may consist of units from more than one band so your fees could vary from the indicated amount as units are spread across a number of bands. You can view fees specific to the course, and units, you are interested in studying by using our Cost Per Unit table. |
| HECS-HELP and payment options |
HECS-HELP is the loan scheme provided the Australian Government to help eligible Commonwealth supported students pay their student contributions through a loan. To be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, in addition to being enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place, you must be:
Eligible students can use a HECS-HELP loan to pay for all or some of their Student Contribution amount. If you elect to use a HECS-HELP loan, this means that you will defer payment of your Student Contribution amount and repay your HECS-HELP loan when your income is above the compulsory repayment threshold (the 2018-2019 income year threshold is $51,957 or above). If you are not eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, or you are required to pay your Student Contribution upfront, you will need to pay your fees no later than the census date for the term in which you are studying. |
| Other Fees | You will also incur a Student Services and Amenities Fee. |
| Other study costs | You may have other study costs such as travel expenses related to residential schools or work placements if they are a requirement of your course. There are also textbooks, stationery and other sundry costs associated with studying. Incidental fees are applicable for clinical placement forfeiture and clinical placement supplementation if this occurs. |
At CQUniversity, we believe University should be for everyone. No matter your situation, we know that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time and are proud to offer a wide range of scholarships and awards programs.
Our scholarships could help you pay for some or all of your course fees, or even contribute towards your living and study expenses.
| Queensland | ROK: 851401 |
| New South Wales | SYD: 160560 |
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