Course

Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Medicine

Approved Abbreviation: BHlthSc/MPodMed


Western Sydney University Course Code: 4661.4

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 069896G


Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This course version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2013 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2012 - 4661.3 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Medicine

Commencement Year 2011 - 4661.2 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Medicine

Commencement Year 2010 - 4661.1 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Medicine

Podiatrists are best known for treating problems that people experience with their feet, but they are increasingly playing an important role in addressing chronic conditions such as diabetes. As a podiatrist, your patients can range from children to active sportspeople to the ageing. There is a large focus on footwear, from everyday wear to workwear and athletic shoes, as well as common problems such as ingrown toenails or bunions. Podiatrists are employed in sports medicine, community centres to help the aged become more mobile, private practice, ensuring children have footwear that meets their needs, and in hospital teams, addressing problems associated with chronic diseases and acute problems such as diabetes. You may also continue your training and become a podiatric surgeon. The course in podiatry is offered as a combined Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Medicine. The first three years of the program combine studies in podiatry with a broad understanding of biomedicine and various health science fields to develop the professional competencies important for ethical and safe practice and high quality care and the skills to work in multidisciplinary teams. The progression to the Master’s component of the combined degree is seamless and the final year focuses predominately on podiatry practice skills, practical experience and specialised areas. Evidence-based practice is one of the most important trends in healthcare today and a strong feature of the program.

Study Mode
Four years full time.

Accreditation
The Western Sydney University Bachelor of Health Science (pass and honours)/Master of Podiatric Medicine and the Master of Podiatric Medicine are accredited programs of study and students are eligible to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. This course has been accredited by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.

Inherent requirements

Admission

Assumed knowledge, Any 2 units of English.

Recommended studies, Mathematics, Physics and Biology.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website. Applicants must have IELTS equal to 7.0 or above, with a minimum of 6.5 in all of the components.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
In order to enrol in Second Year Spring units, all students must have: 1. National Criminal History Record Check (National Police Certificate), 2. Prohibited Employment Declaration Form prior to 1st June 2010 or a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1st June 2010. 3. First Aid Certificate (including cardiopulmonary resuscitation). To be eligible to undertake fieldwork placements in public hospitals, students must comply with vaccination requirements and be prepared to submit a completed Adult Immunisation Card to placement institutions. Details of necessary vaccinations are available from NSW Health.

Course Structure

Special Note:

Students in this program are required to participate fully in practical classes. This involves practical hands-on podiatry / lower extremity examination and treatment techniques on both genders and students will personally experience these techniques which will be performed on them by other students and/or relevant academic staff.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

400870Population Health and Society
400868Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
400905Introduction to Podiatry
400871Professional Health Competencies

Spring session

400881Functional Anatomy
400869Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
400863Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
400732Communication in Health

Year 2

Autumn session

400882Introduction to Biomechanics
400138Pathophysiology 1
400864Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative)
400866Culture, Diversity and Health

Spring session

300754Neuroanatomy
101614Psychology and Health
400981Clinical Pharmacology
400933Podiatry Pre-Clinical

Year 3

1H session

400929Podiatric Practice 1

Autumn session

400935Podiatric Techniques 1A
400936Podiatric Techniques 1B
400941Podiatric Techniques 3C

2H session

400930Podiatric Practice 2

Spring session

400937Podiatric Techniques 2A
400938Podiatric Techniques 2B
400865Evidence-Based Practice

From 2023 400865 is replaced by 401384 Evidence in Professional Reasoning

401384Evidence in Professional Reasoning

At this point, students may exit with a Bachelor of Health Science.

Year 4

1H session

400931Podiatric Practice 3

Autumn session

400939Podiatric Techniques 3A
400940Podiatric Techniques 3B

And one elective

2H session

400928Podiatric Clinical Block
400932Podiatric Practice 4

Spring session

400934Podiatric Professional Practice Studies

Students will graduate with Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Medicine



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