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FdSc Assistant Practitioner - Podiatry at Health Sciences University

Health Sciences University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The FdSc Assistant Practitioner - Podiatry is a Level 5 foundation degree, delivered online with practice-based learning, aligned to the Royal College of Podiatry Standards for the Foot Health Workforce. Assistant practitioners work under the supervision of registered podiatrists, carrying out nail care, callus and corn reduction, wound re-dressings and support in MSK, nail-surgery and high-risk foot clinics. It is offered full-time or part-time.

Faculty: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences  |  Department: Podiatry  |  Duration: 24 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

The course bridges podiatry support worker and registered podiatrist roles, with progression guided by the Royal College of Podiatry career framework.

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Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or equivalent and a minimum of 48 UCAS points from A levels, T Levels, BTEC Nationals, Access to HE, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. English language: IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5, or OET with no sub-test below 300 and overall 1400.

Duration: 24 months

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