Embark on your journey to becoming a Podiatrist by enrolling in the Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) program at CQUniversity. This program will furnish you with the essential knowledge and skills imperative for practicing in this field.

Podiatrists are vital healthcare professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions concerning the feet and lower limbs. Throughout your education, you will delve into various health sciences subjects encompassing human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, musculoskeletal and sports injuries, rheumatology, pediatrics, wound care, and podiatric therapeutics. Moreover, you will engage in a research study to broaden your understanding of the field.

This comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip you with specialized podiatry skills, ensuring you are well-prepared for the workforce upon graduation. Practical learning plays a pivotal role in this program, with opportunities for clinical placements available at the state-of-the-art Allied Health Clinic at CQUniversity. Additionally, you will undertake placements in diverse external clinical settings, allowing you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios and gain invaluable practical experience.

COURSE STRUCTURE
You must fulfill the requirements of 31 core units.

UNIT DETAILS:
To explore the units included in this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER DETAILS:
If you have completed prior relevant studies, you might qualify for credit transfer toward your enrolled course.

The Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) serves as the pathway to a profession as a Podiatrist in various rural and urban environments, including:

- Hospitals
- Multi-disciplinary health clinics
- Community health centers
- Private practice

Additionally, opportunities for employment may extend to research and development roles.

A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent)

Achieving a minimum overall band score of 7.0 in the IELTS Academic, with no less than 7.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening, or obtaining Grades A or B in all four components of the Occupational English Test.

Alternatively, meeting the following criteria: a TOEFL Internet-based score of at least 75 overall, with no section scoring below 17; a Pearson Test of English Academic score of 54 overall, with no section scoring below 46; or attaining an overall test score of 169 in Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) / Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE), with no individual band score falling below 162.