Advancing Practice in Podiatry (Advancing Practice in Health Framework)

Entry requirements

Honours degree or equivalent in podiatry.

Some modules require individuals to be working in the specific area of practice and/or have access to a suitable work place setting along with the support of a line manager and workplace mentor.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Are you a podiatrist registered in the UK with the HCPC (or a similar registration body for international applicants) who wants to advance your practice? As part of our Advancing Practice in Health Framework, the fully online MSc/PgDip in Advancing Practice in Podiatry course aims to facilitate the knowledge and skills required for the development of advanced podiatric practice.

There are learning opportunities in areas such as diagnostic investigations for the lower limb, and medical imaging of the foot and ankle as well as other modules such as fundamentals of advancing practice, critical analysis, evaluation and research methodologies.

This is a part-time course that is delivered fully online. As the online teaching is asynchronous (ie not delivered in real time), it is suited to you whatever time zone you live in and whatever your working hours.

• Educationally and practice-relevant postgraduate framework: This award will enable those working as a podiatrist to develop their knowledge and skills and advance their practice.
• Flexible study options: The course offers flexibility that is responsive to individual needs and today’s culture of work and learning. Single module study is also available.
• Multi-professional learning and cross institutional input: Based on a model of collaborative multi-professional learning and housed in QMU's Division of Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Radiography, the Framework also offers opportunities to draw on expertise across the University on subjects such as leadership, social science and education.

Information for international students

• You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0.
• Please note as this course is fully online, the University cannot sponsor International students to study here on Student visa.

Fees and funding