By QUT Health Marketing, 15 May, 2025
Discover the world of podiatry, explore a day in the life of a real podiatry graduate, and see where a degree in podiatry can take you.
If you’re passionate about health, fascinated by human movement, and love the challenge of problem-solving, podiatry could lead you to a rewarding career helping people stay mobile and pain-free. QUT and Careers with STEM have created a Podiatry Job Kit so you can explore career pathways, earning potential, essential skills, and the innovative work of real podiatry professionals.
Download the job kit (18.2 MB)
Your interests could lead you to your dream job
At QUT, you can boost your degree with an honours option after second year, where you’ll dive into a research project and gain a competitive edge. Podiatrists work in all kinds of places, from hospitals to sports clinics. You can specialise in areas like diabetes, surgery, or kids’ foot health. The course is fully accredited, and you’ll be automatically registered as a student podiatrist while you study, so you’re set up for a career helping people have a better quality of life.
What do employers think of QUT students?
It's important to select a degree that makes you feel confident and prepared to enter the workforce. Craig Page is the general manager of podiatry at Healthia, who are a network of allied healthcare services including many brands you may be familiar with such as:
- My FootDr.
- Balance Podiatry
- Back in Motion
- The Foot & Ankle Clinic
- Walk Without Pain Podiatry Clinics
Having hired many QUT podiatry graduates, Craig shares his insights on what makes them stand out.
