Being a podiatrist can be as rewarding as it can be diverse in its nature. Podiatrists are the experts in the foot and lower limb, and this skill set lends itself a large variety of demands from people who need the care from a podiatrist.
There are opportunities in both private practice, commerce and the NHS for podiatrists, each sector presenting its own challenges and opportunities for continued growth.
As a podiatrist, you will be an autonomous practitioner, with the ability to assess, diagnose and treat conditions related to the lower limb. You will have access to certain prescription medicines in your practice and the opportunity to extend your scope to many areas of expertise.
There are many different roles for a podiatrist, as specialists of the lower limb they are involved in many different aspects of care as health problems can affect the different structures of the foot from, bone, skin, nails to muscles and ligaments.
A podiatrist has the skills to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions that are presented, and often will be able to offer this to their patient leading to swift resolution of foot problems.
Common treatments involve care for problem nails, minor surgeries and treating injuries affecting the foot or lower limb.
Many podiatrists develop their role and find themselves working in areas such as education, health promotion and even consulting for commerce.
Studying to be a podiatrist takes 3 or 4 years depending on the university.
If you are interested in becoming a podiatrist please contact the admission tutor of the University and they’ll be delighted to speak with you about entry requirements.
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
0845 155 0101
ask@bmetc.ac.uk
CONTACT
Matthew Boulton Campus,
Jennens Road,
Birmingham, B4 7PS
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
School of Health Sciences,
49 Darley Road,
Eastbourne, BN20 7UR
CONTACT
Marian Allistone
Course Administrator
Maria Young
Course Leader
Paula Riley
Admissions Tutor
01273 644701
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
Cardiff School of Health Sciences,
Cardiff Metropolitan University,
Llandaff Campus,
Western Avenue,
Cardiff, CF5 2YB
CONTACT
029 2041 6890
cshs@cardiffmet.ac.uk
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
New College Durham,
Framwellgate Moor Campus,
Durham, DH1 5ES
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
School of Health Science,
Queen Margaret University,
Queen Margaret University Drive,
Musselburgh,
Edinburgh, EH21 6UU
CONTACT
Carla McArdle
Podiatry Admissions Officer
1031 4740000 (voicemail recognition: ask for Carla McArdle)
CMcArdle@qmu.ac.uk
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
Division of Podiatry,
Department of Psychology, Social Work and Allied Health Science,
School of Health and Life Science,
Glasgow Caledonian University,
Cowcaddens Road,
Glasgow, G4 0BA
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
Human & Health Sciences,
Podiatry Department,
University of Huddersfield,
Queensgate,
Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
University of East London,
Water Lane,
Stratford,
London, E15 4LZ
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
The University of Northampton,
Avenue Campus,
St George’s Avenue,
Northampton, NN2 6JD
CONTACT
0800 358 2232
study@northampton.ac.uk
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
Plymouth University,
School of Health Professions,
Peninsula Allied Health Centre,
Derriford Road,
Plymouth,
Devon, PL6 8BH
CONTACT
Plymouth University,
School of Health Professions,
Peninsula Allied Health Centre,
Derriford Road,
Plymouth,
Devon, PL6 8BH
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
University of Salford,
The Crescent,
Salford, M5 4WT
CONTACT
0161 295 4545
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Southampton,
Highfield Campus,
Southampton SO17 1BJ
SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY
Ulster University,
Shore Road,
Newtownabbey,
Co. Antrim, BT37 0QB
GENERAL CARE
Looking after problem nails, painful lesions on the foot and delivering the right advice and guidance to patients.
PAEDIATRIC BIOMECHANICS
Children’s feet can have their own problems, and it’s not just verrucae. Helping children can be hugely rewarding and present its own challenges.
SPORTS INJURIES
Active feet are at risk of traumatic injuries, and its not just the elites who need the services of a sports podiatrist.
GAIT ANALYSIS
We all have a gait pattern that is unique to us, being able to analyse gait and understand how it relates to problems when walking can be of great benefit.
FOOT ORTHOTIC PRESCRIPTION
Foot orthoses are devices that sit in the shoe, they can change the way that the foot works in the shoe and are often used to manage painful conditions.
NAIL SURGERY
Podiatrists can remove problem nails under local analgesia, a common procedure that can bring immediate pain relief.
DIABETES
You are probably aware that the prevalence of diabetes is increasing. Diabetes can lead to severe complications in the foot, it is important that diabetics receive appropriate advice from podiatrists and access to care if complications occur.
This website contains general information about medical conditions and is not advice. You must not rely upon information from this website as medical advice. Medical advice should be sought from an appropriately qualified podiatrist.
