MSc Podiatric Surgery (Advancing Practice in the Theory of) at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

A fully online, part-time MSc/PgDip for podiatrists in the NHS or private practice who want to extend their scope of practice and develop a career as a podiatric surgeon or in extended-scope MSK/orthopaedic roles.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences | Department: Podiatry (DNBSPPR) | Duration: 2-5 years part-time (fully online) | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Diagnostic Investigation for the Lower Limb Pathologies, Surgical Management of the Foot, Pharmacology for Podiatric and Surgical Practice, Medical Imaging of the Foot and Ankle, Orthopaedic Medicine, Methods of Enquiry and a 60-credit dissertation.

Career pathways

On completion of the MSc, graduates are eligible to apply for a surgical training post (training posts are not part of the programme or arranged by the University); graduates have also secured extended roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students on the named award are podiatrists registered with the HCPC (or equivalent abroad); individual modules are open to healthcare professionals with an interest. Candidates should hold the relevant honours degree; those with a professional diploma or unclassified degree need at least two years' professional experience and a portfolio of continued professional development. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0; as the course is fully online the University cannot sponsor international students on a student visa. Application deadline: typically December for a January start and August for a September start.

Intake: September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 2-5 years part-time (fully online)

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