Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
Overview
Study the Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) at CQUniversity and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills required to practice as a Podiatrist.
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 human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, rheumatology, paediatrics, wound care, podiatric therapeutics and conduct a research study.
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.
Study Experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Experienced Teaching Team
- Industry Accredited
- Work Placement
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I expected podiatry to be just about feet impairments, but this course allowed me to learn about the entire human anatomy, physiology, pharmaceuticals and to explore research. I have loved every bit of my learning experience at CQU.
Pauline Savea Motunuu
Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) | Samoa
“This course has allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life practice through clinical placement. I find this to be rewarding as it gives me holistic insight into how I can apply these skills as a podiatrist.
Shivaali Vanshika
Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) I Fiji
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Podiatry (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.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available Locations
Your Course
You must complete 31 units (192 credits):
- 1The core structure (31 units)
Unit Details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Additional Information
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 and/or in simulation labs sited on campus, and various external clinic placement sites including hospitals, community based clinics and private podiatry practices. Students will have approximately 120 hours of combined internal and external clinical placements.
Podiatry Clinical Practice 2 - PODI13007
Work integrated learning takes place at the CQUniversity Health Clinic and/or in simulation labs sited on campus. Students will have approximately 96 hours of internal clinical placements.
Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower Limb - PODI13008
Work integrated learning takes place at the CQUniversity Health Clinic sited on campus and/or in simulation labs. Students will have approximately 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 and/or in simulation labs sited on campus, and various external clinic placement sites including hospitals, community based clinics and private podiatry practices. Students will have approximately 264 hours of combined internal and external clinical placements.
Podiatry Clinical Practice 4 - PODI14008
Work integrated learning takes place at the CQUniversity Health Clinic sited on campus. Students will have approximately 192 hours of internal 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 and/or in simulation labs sited on campus, and various external clinic placement sites including hospitals, community based clinics and private podiatry practices. Students will have approximately 296 hours of combined internal and external clinical placements.
Surgery in Podiatry Practice - PODI14014
Work integrated learning takes place at the CQUniversity Health Clinic sited on campus. Students will have approximately 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 an internal placement at the on-site allied health clinic and your external placement will occur in a variety of settings.
Professional Practice - Podiatry Accreditation Committee
Core
The Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) is accredited by the Podiatry Accreditation Committee and approved by the Podiatry Board of Australia (PodBA). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the PodBA.
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
Requirements
To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During Your Study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Course Fees
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
You may be eligible for up to 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.
In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses.
This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.
How to Apply
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
