Explore Podiatry
Podiatry is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb disorders, many of which are caused by general health disorders. You will use comprehensive assessment and diagnostic skills to develop patient care pathways for conditions which impact on people's quality of life.
Qualified podiatrists find employment in hospitals, GP clinics, in the community, or can set up in private practice. They can work alongside doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other professionals and are seen as a vital part of the healthcare team.
The University has an on-site Podiatry Clinic and is a lead partner in the UK's first Centre for Doctoral Training in Prosthetics and Orthotics. As a student, you will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, placement opportunities and teaching staff who are experts in their fields.
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Undergraduate
Podiatry involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating foot and lower limb disorders, often linked to general health issues. You will develop patient care pathways, enhancing quality of life through comprehensive assessment and diagnostic skills.
Learning from internationally renowned academics, you will gain hands-on experience in NHS clinics and our state-of-the-art facilities. Early in the course, you will acquire essential practical skills and start clinical practice within six weeks, progressing to weekly NHS clinic work and extended placements in the final year.
Our programme is accredited by the Royal College of Podiatry, ensuring high industry standards.
Visit our BSc (Hons) Podiatry course page to find out more.
Postgraduate
Our master’s programme in Podiatry is distinctive, providing a pathway to Health and Care Professions Council registration.
We will support you to develop advanced skills in assessment and diagnosis to create patient care plans for conditions that significantly affect quality of life.
Visit our MSc Podiatry (pre-registration) course page to find out more.
What Can We Offer You?
Our courses are accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Experience real world learning in the NHS.
Put your learning in to practice in our Podiatry Clinic and Human Movement Laboratory.
At postgraduate level, you will have the opportunity to develop a business case as an option in your final year.
On the BSc, you will start your practice within six weeks of starting the course within our own in-house clinic.
95% of students were satisfied with the teaching on the course and 93% of students felt part of a community with staff and students in 2022 (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2022 data).
Our facilities
Campus Life. Big City Buzz.
Study at Salford really is the best of both worlds. Our Peel Park campus is set in 46 square kilometres of lush, green space to enjoy. But we're also just over a mile away from the big city buzz of central Manchester - voted the UK's most liveable city two years running.
Famous for music, culture, sport, art and science, the cities of Manchester and Salford offers an unrivalled student experience where you can balance your studies with world-class culture, exciting events and legendary nightlife.
Campus Life
We know university life isn’t all about studying – sometimes you have to have fun, too – and there are plenty of things to do outside of academia across our campuses.
From joining a club or society, to taking part in a gym class, to meeting up with friends for lunch in Atmosphere bar and café: when you're not working on your next assignment or research project, you can be enjoying the perks of being on campus at the University of Salford.
Campus Accommodation
Living in student accommodation is a great way to get settled into university life and meet new people. We've got some great accommodation options to choose from, including Peel Park Quarter - recently voted one of the best halls of residence in the UK.
Becoming an undergraduate student
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Next Steps
Our friendly team will answer any questions you may have. You can contact us through email enquiries@salford.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)161 295 4545.