Bachelor of Podiatry

Requirements

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Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have achieved:

1. the IELTS (academic module) minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components: or
2. the PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills; or
3. the TOEFL iBT with a minimum total  score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 listening, 24 reading, 27 writing, and 23 speaking.

Please note, Rule 2 Schedule B test scores equivalencies do not apply to this course.

An applicant who has completed a Certificate III qualification will not be admitted solely on the basis of this qualification.

Credit for prior learning

1. Candidates who have completed a Certificate III will not be granted any advanced standing solely on the basis of this qualification.
2. Candidates who have completed the Bachelor of Pedorthics may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units towards the Bachelor of Podiatry.

Course requirements

1. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Podiatry a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising:
   1. all units listed in Part A; and
   2. one (1) elective unit from Part B university elective units
2. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Podiatry with Honours, a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising:
   1. all units listed in Part C
   Students who enter the Honours stream will be required to:
   2. Successfully complete all units in years 3 and 4 of the Honours stream on their first attempt;
   3. Maintain a Credit grade average (GPA of at least 5.0) for years 3 and 4.
   Students must pass all units of study on their first attempt to continue with the Hons program, maintain a GPA of at least 5.0 (Credit grade average) and comply with these requirements.

Professional Experience Learning

This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on School of Health and Human Sciences Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.

Progression in Professional Experience units

1. Candidates are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 18 months between study of any two (2) units with professional experience learning.
2. Candidates are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 18 months between study of a theory unit that relates specifically to a particular unit with professional experience learning.
3. Subsequent to (a) and (b) above, candidates who have an interrupted study sequence of more than 18 months will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be required to undertake a specified supported professional experience placement to ensure professional experience currency prior to continuation of the course.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.

Course structure