Bachelor
You must have a completed recognised Australian biomedical health or medical science bachelor degree completed in 2014 or more recently with a minimum volume of learning of 1.50 year full-time (or equivalent).
Assumed knowledgeBefore you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge of the degree subject areas listed below. If you don't have the degree subject knowledge you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
You must be able to speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.
Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:
QTAC will notify you if you are required to demonstrate your English proficiency via an approved test. The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.
Selection ranksYou will be considered solely on the basis of the selection ranks from all of your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Your other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses but will not be considered for this course.
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Automatic advanced standing (credit)If admitted to the graduate entry program you will automatically receive one and a half years of advanced standing which will entitle you to complete the degree in two and a half years (full-time).
Application closing date: 21 AprilApplications and new preferences received after this date will not be accepted.
You must have completed Australian bachelor's degree in medical science or heath science completed within 10 years of commencement at QUT with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) with a minimum volume of learning of 1.50 year full-time (or equivalent).
Assumed knowledgeBefore you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge of the degree subject areas listed below. If you don't have the degree subject knowledge you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
If admitted to the graduate entry program you will automatically receive one and a half years of advanced standing which will entitle you to complete the degree in two and a half years (full-time).
Podiatrists are health practitioners who diagnose and treat a wide range of foot and related lower limb conditions. They analyse the way people walk or run and correct foot and lower limb problems that can sometimes cause pain elsewhere in the body such as the knees.
Podiatrists can improve foot and lower limb function in many ways including the use of specialised shoe inserts called orthotic devices to correct alignment and assist with walking difficulties. They may use physical therapy techniques to assist with rehabilitation of sports injuries or correct some foot problems such as nail problems using minor surgical techniques. They also work alongside other health professionals to deliver the best overall care for a patient with chronic disease such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis.
Podiatrists often work with other health professionals in hospital settings establish a private practice or complete training as a podiatric surgeon. Graduates may also build a career in paediatric podiatry sports podiatry forensic podiatry community health or research.
This course is accredited by the Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia and membership of the Australian Podiatry Association and Sports Medicine Australia.
With additional postgraduate training podiatrists can apply to the Podiatry Board of Australia and seek authorisation to prescribe scheduled medicines.
QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Podiatry Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.