UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours)
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) at the University of Newcastle is a four-year degree that helps people stay mobile, independent and pain-free. Podiatry is identified as a national skills shortage, and industry-informed training and strong clinical networks ensure graduates are job-ready. The degree equips students with the knowledge and clinical skills to meet the prescribing competencies required for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia, preparing graduates for advanced clinical practice.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core Courses: Transition to Health Sciences Education and Practice
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy
- Biomedical Science Part 1
- Biomedical Science Part 2
- Professional and Communication Skills in Biomedicine
- Introduction to Podiatry
- Studies in Population Health and Health Promotion
- Biomechanics
- Introductory Pharmacology
- Human Pathophysiology
- Foundations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Imaging
- Pathomechanics and Podiatric Medicine
- Podiatry Pre-Clinical
- Foundations of Psychology and Sociology for Health Professionals
- Evidence in Professional Reasoning for Podiatric Medicine
- Podiatric Practice 1
- Podiatric Practice 2
- Podiatric Surgery
- Pharmacology for Podiatrists
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) , the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
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