Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Acquire in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of podiatry and the roles of a podiatrist to manage podiatric conditions across the lifespan
• Apply the principles and concepts of safe practice, cultural safety, evidence-based practice, quality assurance and interprofessional health care to podiatric medicine
• Communicate professionally and effectively with diverse client groups and other health professionals in enhancing health outcomes
• Integrate theoretical and practical knowledge to identify and analyse complex health problems within podiatry practice, develop solutions, prescribe medicines and evaluate treatments
• Communicate ethically and effectively in Indigenous Australian contexts and engage safely and sensitively with the culturally and socially diverse world in which they live and work
• Practise podiatry safely and effectively and exercise judgement in a professional, ethical and inclusive manner
• Apply critical, reflective, and creative skills to make informed decisions, engage in life-long learning and promote an active, mobile and healthy population
• initiate and contribute positively to sustainable change and improvements in health in a diverse and evolving world.

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Students will complete more than 1000 hours of supervised practice in a variety of settings both locally and nationally and rural placements will be mandatory. Travel and accommodation for placements are at the students' expense, however, the University attempts to use placements where free or cheap accommodation is available. 

Post-admission requirements

Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council

Podiatry Board of Australia (under AHPRA)

An Honours program is available to high achieving students in the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine. Please refer to the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours).

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka institute.

During clinical placement students may be required to wear properly fitted respirators. Fit testing is the process to ensure the respirator fits the wearers face snugly, creating a seal to minimise airbourne particles travelling through gaps between the wearer's skin and the respirator. Students will need to arrange and pay for their own fit testing before attending their first placement and every subsequent 12 months.  

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.