Spending Time With a Podiatrist…
Work shadowing is a great way of finding out about Podiatry first hand. It gives you the opportunity to see the work they do and it’s great to be able to speak with someone who has the experience of both training and working as a Podiatrist. Podiatry degree admission tutors are also keen to see that you have some experience of podiatry first hand so that you are more aware of what is involved.
Entry Requirements
Find a Course
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Matthew Boulton Campus,
Jennens Road,
Birmingham, B4 7PS
Contact:
0845 155 0101
ask@bmetc.ac.uk
New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Campus,
Durham, DH1 5ES
Contact:
University of Brighton
School of Health Sciences,
49 Darley Road,
Eastbourne, BN20 7UR
Contact:
Marian Allistone
Course Administrator
Taryn Hodgskin
Course Leader
Simon Cahill
Admissions Tutor
s.cahill@brighton.ac.uk
University of Huddersfield
Human & Health Sciences,
Podiatry Department,
University of Huddersfield,
Queensgate,
Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
Contact:
University of East London
Water Lane,
Stratford,
London, E15 4LZ
Contact:
University of Salford
The Crescent,
Salford, M5 4WT
Contact:
0161 295 4545
The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus,
University Drive,
Northampton, NN1 5PH
Contact:
0800 358 2232
study@northampton.ac.uk
University of Plymouth
School of Health Professions,
Peninsula Allied Health Centre,
Derriford Road,
Plymouth,
Devon, PL6 8BH
Contact:
01752 585858
admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
University of Southampton
Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Southampton,
Highfield Campus,
Southampton SO17 1BJ
Contact:
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
School of Health Science,
Queen Margaret University,
Queen Margaret University Drive,
Musselburgh,
Edinburgh, EH21 6UU
Contact:
Carla McArdle
Podiatry Admissions Officer
1031 4740000 (voicemail recognition: ask for Carla McArdle)
CMcArdle@qmu.ac.uk
Glasgow Caledonian University
Division of Podiatry,
Department of Psychology, Social Work and Allied Health Science,
School of Health and Life Science,
Glasgow Caledonian University,
Cowcaddens Road,
Glasgow, G4 0BA
Contact:
Ulster University
Shore Road,
Newtownabbey,
Co. Antrim, BT37 0QB
Contact:
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff School of Health Sciences,
Cardiff Metropolitan University,
Llandaff Campus,
Western Avenue,
Cardiff, CF5 2YB
Contact:
029 2041 6890
cshs@cardiffmet.ac.uk
NUI Galway
Room 426, 3rd Floor - Áras Moyola
National University of Ireland
Galway
Ireland
Tel: (091) 495814
Fax: (091) 495540
Email: podiatry@nuigalway.ie
University of Buckingham
School of Postgraduate Medicine and Allied Health
Apollo Buckingham Health Science Campus
University of Buckingham
Crewe Green Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 5DU
Tel: +44(0)1280 827600
(course commences Sept 2021)
UNIVERSITIES
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1Birmingham Metropolitan College
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2New College Durham
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3University of Brighton
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4The University of Huddersfield
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5University of East London
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6University of Salford
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7University of Northampton
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8University of Plymouth
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9University of Southampton
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10Queen Margaret University
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11Glasgow Caledonian University
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12University of Ulster
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13Cardiff Metropolitan University
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14NUI Galway
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15University of Buckingham
Case Studies
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Dan Aston
I had my own glassblowing business for 11 years, where I made my own coloured ranges of glass from paperweights, bowls, vases and wine glasses to trophies for awards and glass jewellery. I also did demonstrations for schools, special needs groups and women institute groups and I taught people to glass blow on one day glassblowing courses.
However recently I had to sell the business and decide on a new career path. I chose a career where I could use my hand skills and people skills and Podiatry was perfect as it contained these attributes. I am a people person and like to help people in all situations. I really enjoy the course and I am finding it fascinating, as well as making new friends.
Sam Alexander
Coming from a family of runners I have stood cheering at many marathons. Watching the runners cramping up and the painful limp to reach the finish definitely sparked my interest in how our legs and feet function and what can go wrong. This interest is what led me to train for a career in Podiatry.
I am really enjoying my time at university and the course has highlighted so many other aspects of Podiatry that I had not considered before. It has been really exciting taking on all of this new knowledge and even though there is a lot of it, the course is well structured and is broken down into manageable chunks. Clinic can be a challenge but it is my favourite aspect of the course. I am looking forward to the future and all of the opportunities that this career will provide.
Virginia Moore
As a mature student and a mother of two I never thought it would be possible to attend university to study Podiatry. Before I started the course I was working in a clinic alongside a Podiatrist where I became interested in the profession. I realised it was a career for me as I enjoy interacting with people and learning about anatomy and physiology.
Previous to starting the course I had to do an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Science as I did not have the qualifications to go to university. I found the Access course extremely helpful as it provided me with the foundations I needed for the degree. The Podiatry course is academically challenging which I enjoy, and working alongside Podiatrists and other healthcare professionals on clinical placements allows me to put theory into practice.