Bachelor of Science (Podiatric Medicine) (1BPO1)

Podiatric Medicine is a branch of medicine devoted to the medical and surgical treatment of the foot, ankle and lower limb.

A podiatrist is an autonomous clinician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of lower limb conditions. Podiatry can significantly improve peoples’ quality of life by promoting and maintaining mobility. Therefore, podiatric medicine as a career can be extremely rewarding and fulfilling and can give immense job satisfaction.

Podiatrists work in a variety of settings in the public and private sectors. Podiatrists will treat patients of all age ranges and at all stages of life. The scope of practice of a podiatrist ranges from:-

• Management of skin and nail pathologies
• Management of patients with diseases that can compromise the viability of the foot and lower limbs, e.g. diabetes, vascular disease, wound care.
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Biomechanics and gait analysis
• Sports injuries
• Paediatrics
• Minor surgical procedures

Subjects in this course are:-

YEAR 1 (60 Credits)

• Required PO1060: Podiatric Medicine 1 - 20 Credits - Semester 1
• Required PO1050: Podiatric Dermatology - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required PO100: Professional Development - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required SI317: Human Body Function - 10 Credits - Semester 1
• Required AN230: Human Body Structure - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required PO103: Redefining Health & Well Being - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required PO1040: Lower Limb Kinematics - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Required AN112: Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb - 5 Credits - Semester 2

YEAR 2 (60 Credits)

• Required PO2103: Health Promotion - 5 Credits - Semester 3
• Required PO2080: Podiatric Medicine 2 - 20 Credits - Semester 3
• Required SI3102: Endocrinology - 5 Credits - Semester 3
• Required PO2070: Lower Extremity Wounds - 5 Credits - Semester 4
• Required PO2060: Evidence Based Practice - 5 Credits - Semester 4
• Required PO2112: Microbiology - 5 Credits - Semester 4
• Required PO2101: Applied Pathophysiology - 5 Credits - Semester 4
• Required PO203: Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics - 10 Credits - Semester 4

YEAR 3 (60 Credits)

• Required PO3103: Pharmacology for Podiatrists - 10 Credits - Semester 5
• Required PO3102: Clinical Medicine - 10 Credits - Semester 5
• Required PO3081: Research Methods & Design - 5 Credits - Semester 5
• Required PO3060: Podopaediatrics - 5 Credits - Semester 5
• Required PO3070: Podiatric Medicine 3 - 20 Credits - Semester 5
• Required PO3100: Orthopaedics - 5 Credits - Semester 6
• Required PO3080: Biostatistics - 5 Credits - Semester 6

YEAR 4 (60 Credits)

• Required PO4100: Podiatric Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine - 5 Credits - Semester 7
• Required PO4070: Podiatric Medicine 4 - 15 Credits - Semester 7
• Required PO4060: High Risk Limb - 5 Credits - Semester 7
• Required PO402: Skills for Practice - 10 Credits - Semester 7
• Required PO401: Working with Vulnerable Adults - 5 Credits - Semester 7
• Required PO400: Research Dissertation - 20 Credits - Semester 8