BSc (Hons) Podiatry at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Podiatry is a three-year degree at Plymouth with early clinical exposure, including NHS placements, private practice and specialist clinics such as diabetes, musculoskeletal and wound care.

Duration: 3 years full-time (with placements) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers human anatomy and physiology, lower limb studies and an introduction to podiatric clinical practice. Year 2 covers development of the lower limb, systemic disorders, musculoskeletal conditions and applied biomechanics, and gait, footwear and orthoses. The final year covers pharmacology, minor surgery, complex podiatric medicine and a supervised project.

Career pathways

Podiatrists work in hospitals, GP practices, health centres and private practice, with options to specialise in sports injuries, medicine, research and podiatric surgery; 100% of graduates were in work or further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96 UCAS points. GCSE: 3 at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English Language or Literature and Science. A levels: 96 points from a minimum of two A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM in a Science, Health or Social Science subject. Access: 33 Level 3 credits at merit/distinction. T Level: Pass overall including C in Core. International Baccalaureate: 25 points. DBS and occupational health checks are required; students must be 18 or over by 31 December of the first year. IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each element where English is not a first language and GCSE English at C/4 is not held.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 3 years

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