Health Professions Council (HPC)
Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
UCAS Code(s): B985
Campus: Llandaff
School: Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Course Length: Three years full-time
Entry requirements:
Applicants must have 5 GCSE passes at grades A-C to include English Language and preferably two Science subjects, a recent CRB Disclosure check,Hepatitis
B and tetanus vaccinations, and one of the following:
- 280 points from at least 2 A Levels / Scottish Advanced Highers to include a Science subject
- BTEC Certificate / Diploma 260 points within a Science subject
- 280 points from the Irish Leaving Certificate at Highers to include a Science subject (C2 minimum grade considered)
- 280 points from the Welsh Baccalaureate to include grades CC at A Level or
equivalent within a
- Science subject at grade C, Core considered as 3rd subject
- Pass Access with 48 credits at Level 3 within a Science subject to include
15 Merits, preferably in Biology
- Successful completion of Foundation with 65% at level 3 within a Science area
- Qualifications equivalent to the above
Or ‘Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences’
Applicants undertaking the IELTS qualification need to achieve with a score of 7.0
If your qualification isn't listed above, please refer to the
UCAS
website.
Entry onto this course is also subject to a satisfactory criminal records check
If you do not meet the above entry requirements, the
‘Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences’ is available one year full-time and will provide you
with a relevant qualification that can be considered for progression to the degree upon
successful completion. Consideration would be given to any applicant who had achieved at least
65% from their final grade. For further information about the Foundation course, please
click here.
Career Potential:
Graduates are able to gain work in the public (NHS) and private sector (practice, industry, commerce). Currently newly qualified podiatrists have ample opportunities to gain employment with little or no delay following graduation.
Course Content:
This is a course of integrated theoretical and clinical studies through which you will, upon graduation, become eligible for registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC) - the UK regulator for
the Health Professions. The course was rated 'excellent' by the Higher Education Funding Council (Wales) - the highest rating the Funding Council can award.
Year One:
- Podiatric Medicine 1
- Musculoskeletal Studies 1
- Medical Sciences 1
- Professional Development
- Pre-clinical Practice
- Clinical Practice 1
Year Two:
- Podiatric Medicine 2
- Musculoskeletal Studies 1
- Medical Sciences 1
- Professional Studies/Behavioural Science
- Clinical Practice 2
- Placement Practice 1
Year Three:
- Podiatric Medicine 1
- Professional Development
- Clinical Practice 3
- Podiatric Surgery
- Pharmacology
- Placement Practice 2
Assessment:
Coursework assessment is used at all stages of the degree. This, together with examinations and a major project, contribute towards the end of the year results. The combined assessment of years two and three provide the degree classification.
Selection Procedure:
Selection for this course is normally on the basis of an application form and,
where required, a satisfactory meeting with the admissions’ tutor.
You will be expected:
a) To have observed podiatrists/chiropodists at work.
b) To agree to be immunised against Hepatitis B.Additional
Costs:
For information on additional costs relating to this programme
please refer to
www.uwic.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Contact Information:
For general enquiries please contact the UWIC Enquiry Team on 029 2041 6044 or email
uwicinfo@uwic.ac.uk
For course specific enquiries, please contact the admissions tutor, Jeff Evans:
Email: jevans@uwic.ac.uk
Tel: 029 2041 6859
See Also:
Cardiff School of Health Sciences Website
