BA Podiatry
The department of Podiatry aims to produce creative, innovative and skilled podiatric practitioners with a communicative, holistic and caring attitude towards patients. Our students are exposed to an academically stimulating and hands-on clinical education/ throughout their years of study.
Minimum entry requirements to study a four-year professional degree in Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry are an APS of 28, with English (5) Mathematics (4) Mathematics Literacy (Not acceptable), Physical Sciences (4), Life Sciences (4)
Programme : BA Podiatry
Minimum APS :28
Life Science: 4 (50%+)
Campus : DFC
English: 5 (60%+)
Mathematics: 4 (50%+)
Physical Science: 4 (50%+)
Career : Podiatrists are health care professionals that deals with the examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of conditions and functions of the human foot, lower limb and associated structures. Holders of the qualification will be entitled to register as independent practitioners with the HPCSA
Qualification Code:B9P01Q
Is podiatry a medical degree?
Podiatrists are doctors, but they don’t go to traditional medical school. They have their own schools and professional associations. They also have “DPM” (doctor of podiatric medicine) after their names instead of “MD” (medical doctor).
What qualifications do you need for podiatry?
In order to register with the HCPC, you need to study for an approved degree (BSc) in podiatry.
- three A levels, including a biological science, along with five GCSEs (grades A-C), including English language, maths and science.
- or alternative qualifications, including. BTEC, HND or HNC which includes biological science.
Is podiatry a good career?
Job Satisfaction
A job with a low stress level, good work-life balance and solid prospects to improve, get promoted and earn a higher salary would make many employees happy. Here’s how Podiatrists job satisfaction is rated in terms of upward mobility, stress level and flexibility.
How much do NHS podiatrists earn?
If you’re working in the NHS, entry-level salaries range from £24,907 to £30,615 (band 5 of the NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Pay Rates). Salaries at specialist level range from £31,365 to £37,890 (band 6), rising to £38,890 to £44,503 (band 7) for team leader and advanced podiatrist roles.
Do podiatrists make a lot of money?
The national average annual wage of a podiatrist is $148,220, according to the BLS, which is almost three times the average annual salary for all occupations, $51,960. No matter in which state you reside, podiatrist salaries are much higher than the pay for most jobs.15 Jan 2020