What does a podiatrist do?


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.

Where can you study?


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.

Birmingham

Open

Birmingham

SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY

0845 155 0101
ask@bmetc.ac.uk

CONTACT

Matthew Boulton Campus,
Jennens Road,
Birmingham, B4 7PS

Brighton

Open

Brighton

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

Cardiff

Open

Cardiff

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

Durham University

Open

Durham University

SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY

New College Durham,
Framwellgate Moor Campus,
Durham, DH1 5ES

CONTACT

Christopher Aitkins

0191 375 4201
christopher.aitkins@newdur.ac.uk

Edinburgh

Open

Edinburgh

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

Glasgow

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Glasgow

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

CONTACT

Ms Wendy Smith
Admissions Tutor

0141 331 8384
Wendy.Smith@gcu.ac.uk

Huddersfield

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Huddersfield

SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY

Human & Health Sciences,
Podiatry Department,
University of Huddersfield,
Queensgate,
Huddersfield, HD1 3DH

CONTACT

Liza Dunkley

01484 473226
L.Dunkley@hud.ac.uk

Lisa Keogh

01484 473225
L.J.Keogh@hud.ac.uk

London

Open

London

SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY

University of East London,
Water Lane,
Stratford,
London, E15 4LZ

CONTACT

Claire Duguid
Admissions Tutor

0208 223 4508
podiatryadmissions@uel.ac.uk

Northampton

Open

Northampton

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

Plymouth

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Plymouth

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

Salford

Open

Salford

SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY

University of Salford,
The Crescent,
Salford, M5 4WT

CONTACT

0161 295 4545

Southampton

Open

Southampton

SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY

Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Southampton,
Highfield Campus,
Southampton SO17 1BJ

CONTACT

U Gapply
Admissions

02380 595 500

UGapply.fhs@soton.ac.uk

Ulster

Open

Ulster

SUBJECT AREA OF PODIATRY

Ulster University,
Shore Road,
Newtownabbey,
Co. Antrim, BT37 0QB

CONTACT

June Edgeworth

+44 28 9036 6029
j.edgeworth@ulster.ac.uk 

Podiatry – Where Your Clinical Practice Could Take You


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.