UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) at Adelaide University teaches students to treat a range of lower limb issues and enhance quality of life for people with painful feet and legs, including those managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and arthritis. Through a blend of theory, practical experience and clinical placements, students develop the skills to diagnose, manage and treat disorders affecting the foot, ankle and lower limb. The degree builds core knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and disease groups, and teaches clinical practice skills in surgery, pharmacology, orthopaedic management, wound management and high-risk and chronic condition care. Graduates enter allied health careers as podiatrists.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsHuman Anatomy 100
- 6 unitsPodiatry Studies 100
- 6 unitsHuman Physiology 100
- Aboriginal Health: Culture, Community and Country
Year 1, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsPodiatry Studies 101
- 6 unitsLower Limb Anatomy and Biomechanics 101
- 6 unitsIntroduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences
- Human Physiology 101
Year 2, Semester 1
6 units- 12 unitsPharmacology A
- 6 unitsPodiatry Professional Studies 200
- Clinical Podiatry Practice 200
Year 2, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsPharmacology B
- 6 unitsPharmacology C
- 6 unitsPodiatry Studies 201
- Clinical Podiatry Practice 201
Year 3, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsHealth Science Honours Preparation
- 6 unitsPodiatry Studies 300
- 6 unitsApplied Podiatry Studies 300
- Clinical Podiatry Practice 300
Year 3, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsPain Sciences
- 6 unitsPodiatry Studies 301
- Applied Podiatry Studies 301
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), with a minimum ATAR of approximately 85 (or equivalent via VET Certificate IV+ or prior higher education study).
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