Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)- Queensland University of Technology 

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Why choose this course?
Podiatrists provide education, diagnosis, treatment and care for conditions affecting people?s feet and lower limbs. They work in a broad range of health care settings including private practice, community health centres, hospitals and nursing homes. Podiatrists work as part of the health care team and often consult with other health care practitioners when managing foot or foot-related problems.

Overview
Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot and lower limb problems. They use a range of clinical, surgical, and therapeutic techniques to treat patients and may work as a member of a medical team to deliver the best overall care for a patient with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, sports injuries, or walking difficulties.

Why choose this course?
If you possess good communication skills and a people-oriented personality and would like to help people with foot and lower limb disorders including sport-related conditions and those in special needs groups, then you may enjoy a career in podiatry.

QUT offers the only course in podiatry in Queensland. It features an on-campus clinic where students treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinical lecturers.

Podiatry staff have excellent, established health and medical industry links and the course has a strong reputation recognised throughout Australia and overseas.

This course will prepare you with an understanding of human anatomy, biomolecular science, harmacology, dermatology, and clinical medicine and surgery. You will also learn how to integrate aspects of podiatric surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation and counselling into the patient interaction.

Career Options
Employment opportunities for podiatry graduates are excellent. In recent years the number of positions available exceeded the number of graduates.

Podiatry graduates work in a broad range of health care setting including private practice, hospitals or community health centres.

Professional Membership
Graduates are eligible for state registration throughout Australia and for registration in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and some European countries. Graduates may also become members of the Australian Podiatry Association (APA) and Sports Medicine Australia (SMA).

OP Guarantee
The OP Guarantee does not apply to this course.

Electives
Students are required to select three elective units that constitute a coherent body of study. The course coordinator approves electives outside the recommended list.

Electives are available in exercise studies, public health and research.

Other course requirements
blue cardAs required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), students must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Blue Card before commencing clinical practice/field experience/practicum in an organisation where they may work with children or young people.

additional costsThere are additional costs associated with this course including a practicum shirt and podiatry equipment($1000). Hepatitis B vaccination and the attainment of a current First Aid Certificate is required before beginning clinical placements.

Honours
A degree with honours may be awarded to students who have recorded outstanding achievement in the four-year program.

Course Structure