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Page 1: School of and Life Sciences - GCUBSc(Hons) Podiatry –Entry Criteria • Highers –AABB (UCAS Tariff Points 290) Essential : 1 Science, English • A Levels ‐BBC Essential : 1

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School of Health and Life Sciences

BSc(Hons) Podiatry

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What is a Podiatrist?

• An independent practitioner 

• Specialist in the management of disorders which affect the lower limb and foot

• Assess, diagnose and manage a whole range of conditions across all ages

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BSc(Hons) Podiatry

4 year full time

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University Clinical Facility

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BSc(Hons) Podiatry – Entry Criteria

• Highers – AABB (UCAS Tariff Points 290)Essential : 1 Science, English

• A Levels ‐ BBC Essential : 1 Science

• GCSE – English at GCSE C or SG32 Sciences at GCSE C or SG3

• Access programmes – Health Studies, Biomedical Science, Biological Science

• HNC/HND ‐ Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Sports Science, Sports Therapy

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BSc(Hons) Podiatry – Areas of Study

• Anatomy and Physiology• Podiatric Theory• Medicine, Surgery and Radiology for Podiatrists• Pharmacology for Podiatrists• Psychology and Sociology• Interprofessional working• Research Methods

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Clinical School Southern General Hospital

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Clinical Facilities

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Other Placements • Range of specialist podiatry settings, including:

• Paediatrics• Diabetes • Rheumatology• GP Practice• Private Practice• Biomechanics

• National Placement in Level 2

• Overseas opportunities, including:• Hong Kong• India• Australia

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Career Prospects• Areas of specialism include:

• Diabetes• Rheumatology• Dermatology• Wound Care and Tissue Viability• Sports/Biomechanics• Paediatrics• Surgery• Research• Education

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Career Prospects

• NHS ‐ Podiatrist ‐ Band 5 (starting £21,000)‐ Specialist podiatrist ‐ Band 6 ( £25,500 +)‐ Advanced podiatrist – Band 7 (30,500 +)

• Private practice ‐ £21,000+• Mix of NHS and Private• Transferring skills to other careers e.g. Medical 

Sales• Overseas opportunities – inc. Australasia, 

Singapore, Canada

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Admissions Tutors

• Mandy AbbottTel: 0141 331 8567email:[email protected]

• Jackie LockeTel: 0141 331 8584email: [email protected]