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Overview
- Study human anatomy, biomolecular science, pharmacology, dermatology, clinical medicine, and podiatric surgery.
- Start clinical experience in your first year at the QUT Podiatry Clinic with extensive placement throughout the course.
- Graduate eligible for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
- Excellent job prospects and careers in private practice, clinics, forensics, sports podiatry and rehabilitation.
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| QTAC course code | 425222 |
| QUT course code | PU43 |
| Attendance | Full time |
| Course duration | 4 years full time |
| Start month | February |
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On campus
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| CRICOS code | 022143C |
Details
Why choose this course?
Podiatrists are in high demand and are expertly skilled to diagnose and treat a broad range of conditions that are a result of foot or lower limb problems. Podiatrists are able to interpret body movements to treat conditions and alleviate pain in the knees, lower back and hips. They can also design orthotic devices that align feet and assist with walking difficulties, or assist with the rehabilitation of sports injuries using physical therapy techniques. Podiatrists may also work alongside other health professionals in the management of chronic disease such as diabetes. With hands-on experience in the QUT Health Clinics and other community settings, this course prepares you for a variety of interesting careers.
Course summary
Integral to the practice of podiatry is an understanding of human anatomy, biomolecular science, pharmacology, dermatology, and clinical medicine and surgery. You will transform this learning into understanding at the QUT Health Clinics – Podiatry, where you will provide professional services to the community, under the supervision of qualified podiatrists. This experience exposes you to all aspects of professional practice including podiatric surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation and counselling, and prepares you for the transition into the workforce.
Career outcomes
National and international employment opportunities for graduates are excellent. Podiatrists can work with other health professionals in hospital settings, establish a private practice, or complete training as a podiatric surgeon. Graduates may also build a career in paediatric podiatry, sports podiatry, forensic podiatry, community health, or research.
Student registration
QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Podiatry Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia, and are eligible for membership of the Australian Podiatry Association and Sports Medicine Australia.
Honours
A degree with honours may be awarded to students who have recorded an outstanding achievement in the program.
Units
Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Maths B
- English
- Chemistry
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Course requirements
Working with Children Check: blue card
You'll need to apply for a blue card because you'll be working with children or young people as part of this course. There's no cost if you apply through QUT.
Submit your blue card application to the QUT Student Centre as early as possible - ideally, as soon as you've received your offer.
If you don't receive your blue card before the start of a unit that requires contact with children, you may be unable to participate and your grades may be affected. You may also still have to pay fees for the unit.
How to apply for a blue card
Equipment
Students are required to purchase equipment.
First aid
Students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the commencement of their first placement.
The certificate is to be updated every 3 years with the CPR component updated every 12 months.
Students will need to cover this cost.
Uniform
Suitable dress standards including a clinic shirt are required. Students will need to cover this cost.
Vaccination
You will be required to undertake clinical experience in healthcare settings. As a result, you will have direct patient contact during the placement and may be exposed to blood and body fluids of patients. Consequently you must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and must provide a post vaccination pathological report or similar certification showing proof of immunity prior to undertaking the first clinical placement.
Students will need to cover this cost.Clinical placements with Queensland Health
Students undertaking a clinical placement in a Queensland Health facility are required to complete The Essentials component of the student orientation package.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
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| overall | 7.0 |
| listening | 6.5 |
| reading | 6.5 |
| writing | 6.5 |
| speaking | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
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| overall | 100.0 |
| listening | 22.0 |
| reading | 22.0 |
| writing | 22.0 |
| speaking | 22.0 |
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2012: CSP $3,213 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
20121 August 2011 -Applications for Semester 1, 2012 open
30 September 2011 -Due date for on-time QTAC applications for 2012. Further information is available from QTAC.
20 December 2011 -Due date to submit QTAC applications and documentation for the January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
5 January 2012 - Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC. - Semester 2
20121 August 2011 - Applications for Semester 2, 2012 open.23 April 2012 - Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications and documentation for the May offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.25 May 2012 -Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications, change of preference and documentation for the June offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
All done? Then you're ready to apply
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (425222) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
