爱尔兰国立高威大学

Course Overview

Podiatry is a healthcare profession that specialises in the management of disease and disorder of the lower limb and foot. The foot is a highly complex structure, which can develop problems affecting a patient’s overall health and quality of life. Podiatry can significantly improve people’s quality of life by promoting and maintaining mobility. Therefore, podiatry as a career can be extremely rewarding and fulfilling, giving immense job satisfaction. Podiatrists are educated in diagnosis and in planning and implementing interventions for all age groups. As a podiatrist, you will work as an independent, autonomous practitioner, demonstrating expertise in assessing, diagnosing and managing lower limb and foot-related problems. You will work alongside other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and orthotists.

Course Outline

Year 1

• Introduction to Clinical Studies
• Podiatry Theory I
• Human Anatomy
• Human Body Function
• Professional Development
• Redefining Health and Wellbeing

Year 2

• Clinical Studies II
• Podiatry Theory II
• Pathophysiology
• Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
• Research Methods I
• Introduction to Pharmacology

Year 3

• Clinical Studies III
• Medicine and Surgery
• Pharmacology in Health and Disease
• Research Methods II
• Podiatry Theory III
• Health Promotion in Podiatry

Year 4

• Clinical Studies IV
• Skills for Practice
• Footwear and Orthoses
• Research Dissertation
• Working with Vulnerable Adults
• Contemporary Practice

Further Education

Graduates have the option to study a variety of programmes at Postgraduate, Masters and PhD levels.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the degree course will have a professional qualification and may work in a variety of settings such as:

• Hospitals
• Sports centres
• GP practices
• Nursing homes
• Private practice
• Education and research
• Community rehabilitation services
• Opportunities for further postgraduate studies