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Offered on a full time basis over 2.5 years, the Bachelor of Podiatry - Graduate Entry is a smart choice for professionals working in health, sports science and biomedical science, seeking to fast-track into a new career.
Employment opportunities for podiatrists are excellent. This course was Queensland’s first degree in podiatry and offers opportunities for hands-on learning that are unique to QUT.
During this course, you will complete more than 1000 hours of clinical placement. At our on-campus podiatry clinic you will treat real patients under the supervision of registered podiatrists. You will provide specialist services in all aspects of professional practice including podiatric surgery and physical therapy. Commonly, patients present with conditions that include heel pain, running injuries, footwear problems and corrections, skin problems, and tendon and joint injuries.
Professional experience is also offered at external facilities where you can participate in biomechanics/musculoskeletal clinics, sports clinics, diabetes foot complication clinics, paediatric clinics and general podiatry clinics. You will also have the opportunity to participate in events that focus on prevention and treatment within the wider community.
Integral to the practice of podiatry is an understanding of human anatomy, biomolecular science, pharmacology, dermatology, and clinical medicine and surgery. This theoretical knowledge is supported with extensive professional placement to prepare you for transition into the workforce.
Highlights
- Gain highly sought after skills and knowledge in sports medicine, podiatric medicine and surgery, pharmacology and paediatrics.
- Ideal for professionals working in health, sports science and biomedical science, seeking to fast-track into a new career.
- Be in high demand with hands-on learning and clinical experience in the on-campus QUT Podiatry Clinic, followed by extensive placement throughout the course.
- Excellent job prospects and careers in private practice, clinics, sports podiatry and rehabilitation.
Highlights
- Gain highly sought after skills and knowledge in sports medicine, podiatric medicine and surgery, pharmacology and paediatrics.
- Ideal for professionals working in health, sports science and biomedical science, seeking to fast-track into a new career.
- Be in high demand with hands-on learning and clinical experience in the on-campus QUT Podiatry Clinic, followed by extensive placement throughout the course.
- Excellent job prospects and careers in private practice, clinics, sports podiatry and rehabilitation.
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What to expect
Podiatrists are health practitioners who diagnose and treat a wide range of foot and related lower limb conditions. Podiatrists analyse the way people walk or run and correct foot and lower limb problems that can sometimes cause pain elsewhere in the body, such as the knees. Podiatrists can improve foot and lower limb function in many ways, including the use of specialised shoe inserts called orthotic devices to correct alignment and assist with walking difficulties. Podiatrists may use physical therapy techniques to assist with rehabilitation of sports injuries or correct some foot problems such as nail problems, using minor surgical techniques. Podiatrists also work alongside other health professionals to deliver the best overall care for a patient with chronic disease such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis.
Career outcomes
Career outcomes
Podiatrists often 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.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council and graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia. Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Podiatry Association and Sports Medicine Australia.
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 at www.ahpra.gov.au
Possible careers
- Podiatrist
Requirements
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2018.
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- Course code
- CS44
- QTAC code
- 425102
- CRICOS code
- 077686F
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- Kelvin Grove
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- 2.5 years full-time
- 2.5 years full-time
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- July Application closing date - 26 April (Applications and preference changes received after this date will not be accepted).
- Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Academic entry requirements
Prerequisite
A recognised Australian medical science or health science bachelor degree completed within the past 10 years with a grade of 4 (on QUT's 7 point scale) or better in the following QUT units or recognised equivalents:
Automatic advanced standing (credit)
If admitted to the graduate entry program you will automatically receive one and a half years of advanced standing which will entitle you to complete the degree in two and a half years (full-time).
Application closing date: 26 April
Applications / preferences received after this date will not be accepted.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2017
This course is not open to current year 12 students. Selection ranks are only allocated for degree (or higher) studies. Thus no offers were made on the basis of OP.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Minimum academic requirements
Prerequisite
A recognised Australian medical science or health science bachelor degree completed within the past 10 years with a grade of 4 (on QUT's 7 point scale) or better in the following QUT units or recognised equivalents:
Working with Children Check: blue card
You will need to apply for a blue card because you will be working with children or young people as part of this course. There's no cost if you apply through QUT.
Students wishing to accept their offer must submit their blue card application forms:
- no later than 24 May for Semester 2 entry (July entry)
Please submit your blue card application form immediately after receiving your offer. You won't be able to accept your offer and enrol if you don't submit your correctly completed blue card application form on time.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Cambridge English Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
185 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 176 |
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IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
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Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. Please assign your test to QUT in your Pearson profile. |
65 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
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TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
98 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 20 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Course requirements
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them. Some of these requirements may have associated costs.
Note: Clinical activities begin during first semester and you are required to provide a serology report demonstrating successful Hepatitis B vaccination. The full Hepatitis B vaccination course and serology report test can take six to nine months and must be completed before commencing this course in July. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Blue card: You must undergo a criminal history check for working with children and be issued with a suitability card (blue card) before commencing clinical placement/practicum in an organisation where they may work with children or young people.
The processing of your application may take several months so you must submit your blue card application to HiQ as early as possible to ensure you have your card before you begin any unit that requires contact with children. There is no charge for student blue cards. Students who already have a blue card must register it with QUT.
Graduate-entry students are required to attend pre-course workshops during Orientation Week. During this compulsory 5 day on-campus program of workshops, as part of the requirements for the foundation unit CSB525 Podiatric Medicine and Clinical Practice, you’ll complete advanced podiatry studies in a wide range of areas including:
- pharmacology
- paediatrics
- sports medicine
- podiatric medicine and surgery.
Applying for this course
Applying for this course
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2019
2019: CSP $8,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2019
2019: $36,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You may need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Scholarships
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
World-class training facilities
The QUT Health Clinics give students the chance to treat real patients in a world-class, clinical training environment. Under the supervision of practising podiatrists students have access to a paediatrics room, surgical facilities, orthotic prescription and dispensing facilities, plus high-tech equipment that helps students examine and treat a range of foot and lower limb issues.
Real opportunities
‘I enjoyed the hands-on aspects of the podiatry course, and treating patients with supervision from tutors and podiatrists. In my final year of study I was able to compete at the Triathlon World Championships in Canada, all while completing my degree.'
Graduate entry into podiatry program
Our new graduate entry pathway into the podiatry program lets you fast track into a career as a practising podiatrist in only two and half years.
Real opportunities to treat patients
As well as clinical placement in QUT Health Clinics, health students can gain experience treating paediatric patients during community events around South-East Queensland.
World-class training facilities
The QUT Health Clinics give students the chance to treat real patients in a world-class, clinical training environment. Under the supervision of practising podiatrists students have access to a paediatrics room, surgical facilities, orthotic prescription and dispensing facilities, plus high-tech equipment that helps students examine and treat a range of foot and lower limb issues.
Real opportunities
‘I enjoyed the hands-on aspects of the podiatry course, and treating patients with supervision from tutors and podiatrists. In my final year of study I was able to compete at the Triathlon World Championships in Canada, all while completing my degree.'
Graduate entry into podiatry program
Our new graduate entry pathway into the podiatry program lets you fast track into a career as a practising podiatrist in only two and half years.
Real opportunities to treat patients
As well as clinical placement in QUT Health Clinics, health students can gain experience treating paediatric patients during community events around South-East Queensland.
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