BSc (Hons) Podiatry at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A three-year degree accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Podiatry. Students complete 1,000 clinical hours, with NHS placements across Welsh health boards in every year, enabling eligibility to apply for HCPC registration as a podiatrist. The programme is NHS funded with limited places, so deferred applications cannot be considered.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences | Department: Podiatry | Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year | Intake: 2027 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Theory of Podiatric Practice, Integrated Podiatric Practice, Research and Governance for Podiatric Practice, Professional and Interprofessional Development 1, Anatomy and Physiology. Year 2: Applied Theory of Podiatric Practice, Applied Podiatric Practice, Health Psychology and Wellbeing, Professional and Interprofessional Development 2, Research Methods. Year 3: Extended Podiatric Theory, Extended Podiatric Practice, Health Behaviour Change, Project.

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified to practise as podiatrists subject to HCPC registration; newly qualified podiatrists start at NHS Band 5. Over 90% of graduates were reported in employment or study. Graduates can progress to the MSc Advanced Practice (Musculoskeletal Studies).

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Entry requirements

Typical offer for entry to year 1: 96-104 tariff points. A levels: minimum three, grades CC including a Biological Science (Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject). BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM in a Biological Science subject. T Level: Science subject considered alongside a further relevant Level 3 qualification. Access to HE Diploma: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biological Science (Biosciences, Health Care, Health Science or Science diplomas acceptable) plus 5 GCSEs at C/4 including English Language, Mathematics and Science. IB Diploma: two Grade 5s at Higher Level including a Biological Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 including a Biological Science. Scottish Advanced Highers: DD including a Biological Science. GCSE: five at grade C / 4 or above including English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics-Numeracy and Science. Successful interview, DBS and Occupational Health check required; applicants should have observed podiatrists at work in a clinical setting. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in all elements, or equivalent. Foundation-year entry requires an overall 65% at first attempt with at least 65% in the Term 2 Biological Sciences module.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time home undergraduate tuition fee; may increase by any level permitted by the Welsh Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time international undergraduate tuition fee. Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year

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