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Course Overview

Podiatry is a healthcare profession that specialises in the management of disease and disorder of the lower limb and foot. The foot is a highly complex structure, which can develop problems affecting a patient’s overall health and quality of life. Podiatry can significantly improve people’s quality of life by promoting and maintaining mobility. Therefore, podiatry as a career can be extremely rewarding and fulfilling, giving immense job satisfaction. Podiatrists are educated in diagnosis and in planning and implementing interventions for all age groups. As a podiatrist, you will work as an independent, autonomous practitioner, demonstrating expertise in assessing, diagnosing and managing lower limb and foot-related problems. You will work alongside other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and orthotists.

 

Applications and Selections

Who Teaches this Course

Requirements and Assessment

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 Level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science), and any other subject recognised for entry purposes.

Additional Requirements

Students must satisfy the Garda/Police vetting and Medical Clearance requirements.
Duration

4 years

Next start date

September 2018

A Level Grades (2017)

AAA & a (AS) or equivalent combination

Average intake

25

Closing Date

Next start date

September 2018

NFQ level

Mode of study

ECTS weighting

Award

CAO

GY504

PAC code

Course Outline

Year 1

  • Introduction to Clinical Studies
  • Podiatry Theory I
  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Body Function
  • Professional Development
  • Redefining Health and Wellbeing

Year 2

  • Clinical Studies II
  • Podiatry Theory II
  • Pathophysiology
  • Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
  • Research Methods I
  • Introduction to Pharmacology

Year 3

  • Clinical Studies III
  • Medicine and Surgery
  • Pharmacology in Health and Disease
  • Research Methods II
  • Podiatry Theory III
  • Health Promotion in Podiatry

Year 4

  • Clinical Studies IV
  • Skills for Practice
  • Footwear and Orthoses
  • Research Dissertation
  • Working with Vulnerable Adults
  • Contemporary Practice

Further Education

Graduates have the option to study a variety of programmes at Postgraduate, Masters and PhD levels.

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the degree course will have a professional qualification and may work in a variety of settings such as:

  • Hospitals
  • Sports centres
  • GP practices
  • Nursing homes
  • Private practice
  • Education and research
  • Community rehabilitation services
  • Opportunities for further postgraduate studies


Who’s Suited to This Course

Learning Outcomes

 

Work Placement

Clinical Practice, a process of work-based learning which involves a partnership between the Clinical Educator and the student in the practice setting, is an integral part of the programme. All students are required to complete 1,000 hours of clinical practice successfully under the supervision of qualified podiatrists. Clinical practice will be integrated into each year of the programme and primarily takes place in Merlin Park Podiatry Clinic, based at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway. This facility provides an out-patient podiatry service to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions, children, people with sports injuries and patients requiring soft tissue surgery. The programme is the only such professionally accredited qualification in the Republic of Ireland.

Study Abroad

Related Student Organisations

Course Fees

Fees: EU

€8,092 p.a. 2017/18

Fees: Tuition

€4,868 p.a. 2017/18

Fees: Student Contribution

€3,000 p.a. 2017/18

Fees: Student levy

€224 p.a. 2017/18

Fees: Non EU

€23,750 p.a. 2017/18
EU Fees 2017/18:
- Tuition: may be paid by the Irish Government on your behalf if you qualify for free tuition fees see - free fee initiative.
- Student Contribution: €3,000 - payable by all students but may by paid by SUSI if you apply and are deemed eligible for a means tested SUSI grant.
- Student Levy:  €224 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.

Find out More

The School of Health Sciences
T+ 353 91 495 814
F+ 353 91 495 540
podiatry@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/podiatry/

What Our Students Say

Jamie

Jamie O'Sullivan |   BSc (Podiatry)

...A lot of the course is practical work, so we either see the different treatments being carried out or we get to do it ourselves. I find this much more interesting to learning theory all the time! I love sport and through my course I could branch off into the sports side of podiatry such as orthotics or sports injuries...

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