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Course snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
4.5 years minimum for students commencing Session 2 -
Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
72 / 13
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BPod
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Course code
3007308
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Podiatry prepares students for entry into professional podiatry practice. Podiatry is a branch of health care devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg. Within the field of podiatry, practitioners can focus on many different specialty areas, including surgery, sports medicine, biomechanics, geriatrics, paediatrics and primary care.
The degree aims to educate students to become knowledgeable, skilled, empathetic, ethical and innovative professionals who are able to provide effective assessment and intervention for people of different ages, who exhibit health disorders.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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| Intellectual rigour | Apply critical analysis, prudent judgement and the use of research/evidence to inform clinical/professional practice. |
| Creativity | Develop an entrepreneurial and sustainable approach to clinical/professional practice utilising appropriate leadership and management skills. Demonstrate knowledge, skill and empathy as ethical, innovative and creative professional eligible to enter clinical/professional practice. |
| Ethical practice | Establish clinical/professional practice based on ethical decision-making and evidence-based practice. Demonstrate accountability and responsibility within clinical/professional practice. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Function in accordance with all relevant legislation, registration requirements, guidelines and standards affecting clinical/professional practice. Assess, plan, provide and evaluate safe and effective clinical practice with a range of client groups across the lifespan. |
| Lifelong learning | Identify and reflect on the generalist and specialist skills of practice required for continuing professional development and professional practice. |
| Communication and social skills | Work collaboratively in a range of health care teams with an understanding of best practice and the evidence base that supports it. Communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, families, significant others and professional colleagues in ways that are appropriate to the scholarly, professional and/or social setting. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate cultural safety in clinical/professional practice and leadership. Demonstrate an understanding of health inequalities and indigenous health (worldwide). |
Professional experience placements require students to fulfil certain pre-requisites prior to attending any placements. Before applying for this course, it is important that you understand what these requirements are.
The Bachelor of Podiatry enables students to develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical components of podiatry, with a focus on both general and specialist knowledge and skills. This includes broad subject areas including anatomy, patho-physiology, pharmacology, psychology and communication. As students move through the course, they study more specialised content including biomechanics, rehabilitation, dermatology, rheumatology and paediatrics.
Clinical skills are gained through a gradual process of preclinical stimulation, internal University clinics and external clinical practice placements.
Honours: The course includes an embedded allied health Honours program for eligible students, which can be studied concurrently during the Bachelor degree course.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 | 330169 | 059961 |
Career Outcomes
The Bachelor of Podiatry is accredited with the Australian New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council (ANZPAC). Graduates can seek national registration as podiatry practitioners with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
In order to register to practice, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency [AHPRA]; standards for English language must be met. See the AHPRA website for further information.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
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.
Course requirements
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:
i. all units listed in Part A; and
ii. one (1) elective unit from Part B University wide offerings.
Honours
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 all units listed in Part C.
Candidates in Honours must successfully complete all units in years 3 and 4 on their first attempt and maintain a Credit grade average (GPA) of at least 5.0 for years 3 and 4.
Exit Awards
A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Podiatry, has successfully completed sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising any 16 units from the units listed in the Schedule attached to these Rules may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Health and Human Sciences following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Podiatry.
A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Podiatry, has successfully completed eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising any 8 units from the units listed in the Schedule attached to these Rules may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Health and Human Sciences following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Podiatry.
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
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.
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.
Subsequent the 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.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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:
i. all units listed in Part A; and
ii. one (1) elective unit from Part B University wide offerings.
Honours
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 all units listed in Part C.
Candidates in Honours must successfully complete all units in years 3 and 4 on their first attempt and maintain a Credit grade average (GPA) of at least 5.0 for years 3 and 4.
Exit Awards
A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Podiatry, has successfully completed sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising any 16 units from the units listed in the Schedule attached to these Rules may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Health and Human Sciences following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Podiatry.
A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Podiatry, has successfully completed eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising any 8 units from the units listed in the Schedule attached to these Rules may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Health and Human Sciences following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Podiatry.
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
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.
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.
Subsequent the 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
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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| Part-time students should complete the first 2 units in Session 1, Year 1, and the remaining 2 units in Session 1, Year 2 | |||||
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
| PDT10001 - Introduction to Podiatry and Pedorthics | Introductory | ||||
| CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | ||||
| BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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| Part-time students should complete the first 2 units in Session 2, Year 1, and the remaining 2 units in Session 2, Year 2 | |||||
| BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | Note 2 | |||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||||
| HLT10583 - Communication Skills for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||||
| BIO10001 - Functional Anatomy of the Lower Limbs and Foot and Ankle | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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| Part-time students should complete the first 2 units in Session 1, Year 3, and the remaining 2 units in Session 1, Year 4 | |||||
| PDT30002 - Lower Limb Medicine I | Advanced | ||||
| SCI20001 - Physical Sciences in Health | Introductory | ||||
| PDT20001 - Internal Clinical Placement | Intermediate | ||||
| PHA00315 - Introductory Pharmacology | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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| Part-time students should complete the first 2 units in Session 2, Year 3, and the remaining unit in Session 2, Year 4 | |||||
| PDT30003 - Lower Limb Medicine II | Advanced | ||||
| CUL00408 - Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | Intermediate | ||||
| PDT20004 - Lower Limb Assessment | Intermediate | Note 1 | |||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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| Part-time students should complete the first 2 units in Session 1, Year 5, and the remaining 2 units in Session 1, Year 6 | |||||
| PDT20002 - Orthoses and Bracing | Intermediate | ||||
| BIO20002 - Biomechanics of Gait | Intermediate | ||||
| HLT30001 - Simulated and Actual Internal Clinics: Mixed Caseload | Advanced | ||||
| PHA30001 - Advanced Pharmacology for Podiatrists | Advanced | ||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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| Part-time students should complete the first 2 units in Session 2, Year 5, and the remaining 2 units in Session 2, Year 6 | |||||
| PDT30001 - Management and Treatment of the High Risk Foot | Intermediate | ||||
| PDT30004 - Foot and Ankle Surgery | Advanced | ||||
| Elective unit | |||||
| HLT30002 - Clinics in Multimodal Intervention: Internal | Advanced | ||||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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| Part-time students should complete the first two units in Session 1, Year 7, and the remaining unit in Session 1, Year 8 | |||||
| HLT83006 - Accountability and Clinical Reasoning | Advanced | ||||
| HLT83005 - Diagnostic Intake Clinic: Advanced and Interdisciplinary Practice (Internal) | Advanced | ||||
| HLT83007 - Health Promotion and Primary Health Care | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
Year 4, Session 2 |
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| Part-time students should complete the first unit in Session 2, Year 7 and the remaining 2 units in Session 2, Year 8 | |||||
| PDT40001 - Advanced Fieldwork (Podiatry) | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
| MNG00306 - Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport | Introductory | ||||
| HLT10601 - Transition to Professional Practice | Advanced | ||||
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| Complete one or both of the units under Session 3 below and then follow the Course Progression for Session 1 Commencement excluding the completed unit/s. | |||||
Session 3 |
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| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
| CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | ||||
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
Note 2:
2018 is the last time this unit will be offered. See information on the School of Health and Human Science website (https://www.scu.edu.au/school-of-health-and-human-sciences/pages/human-physiology-2019/#d.en.205492) for more information regarding changes from 2019
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| BIO01302 | Human Anatomy | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CMM10580 | The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BHS10581 | Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDT10001 | Introduction to Podiatry and Pedorthics | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO00307 | Human Physiology | Introductory | Note 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MAT71004 | Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HLT10583 | Communication Skills for Health Sciences | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO10001 | Functional Anatomy of the Lower Limbs and Foot and Ankle | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDT20001 | Internal Clinical Placement | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PHA00315 | Introductory Pharmacology | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCI20001 | Physical Sciences in Health | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDT30002 | Lower Limb Medicine I | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDT30003 | Lower Limb Medicine II | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CUL00408 | Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDT20004 | Lower Limb Assessment | Intermediate | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO20002 | Biomechanics of Gait | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDT20002 | Orthoses and Bracing | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PHA30001 | Advanced Pharmacology for Podiatrists | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HLT30001 | Simulated and Actual Internal Clinics: Mixed Caseload | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDT30001 | Management and Treatment of the High Risk Foot | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDT30004 | Foot and Ankle Surgery | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HLT30002 | Clinics in Multimodal Intervention: Internal | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDT40001 | Advanced Fieldwork (Podiatry) | Advanced | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HLT83007 | Health Promotion and Primary Health Care | Advanced | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HLT83006 | Accountability and Clinical Reasoning | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HLT83005 | Diagnostic Intake Clinic: Advanced and Interdisciplinary Practice (Internal) | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HLT10601 | Transition to Professional Practice | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MNG00306 | Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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