Podiatry

About this course

Podiatry is the healthcare profession focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the feet, ankles, and lower limbs. The role of podiatrists is growing in importance as ageing populations, rising prevalence of diabetes, and increasing rates of musculoskeletal conditions create growing demand for lower limb care that the existing workforce cannot adequately meet. Podiatrists work in NHS services, private practice, community health settings, and sports medicine, providing care that ranges from routine nail and skin treatments to the assessment and management of complex diabetic foot conditions, biomechanical disorders, and minor surgical procedures. At Glasgow Caledonian University, this four-year full-time programme prepares you to practise as a registered podiatrist in an expanding and genuinely needed profession. You will study anatomy and physiology of

Where its graduates go

The 2 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 75% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Medical Practitioners · 10% of graduatescards →

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