Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Podiatry

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Employment opportunities for podiatrists are excellent. This course was Queensland’s first degree in podiatry and offers opportunities for hands-on learning that are unique to QUT. Our teaching and clinical staff are practising podiatrists who maintain links with the profession ensuring our courses are up-to-date and relevant.

During this course, you will complete more than 1,000 hours of clinical placement. At our on-campus podiatry clinic you will treat real patients under the supervision of registered podiatrists.

You will provide specialist services in all aspects of professional practice including podiatric surgery and physical therapy. Commonly, patients present with conditions that include heel pain, running injuries, footwear problems and corrections, skin problems, and tendon and joint injuries.

Professional experience is also offered at external facilities where you can participate in biomechanics/musculoskeletal clinics, sports clinics, diabetes foot complication clinics, paediatric clinics and general podiatry clinics. You will also have the opportunity to participate in events that focus on prevention and treatment within the wider community.

Delivery mode

Queensland University of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Assumed knowledge

  • Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $42,800 $166,800 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $42,800 $166,800

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Podiatry will prepare you for the following roles.

Podiatrist

A Podiatrist works with patients on disorders involving feet. You might examine patients and diagnose a range of conditions. Podiatrists provide ad...

Avg yearly income $89,700
Entry barriers Low

Rehabilitation Specialist

A rehab specialist is a fitness professional who specialises in helping clients recover from sports injuries, illness or other barriers that have o...

Avg yearly income $99,996
Entry barriers Low

About Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is an ambitious institution, with a growing research output focused on technology and innovation. QUT ranks in the world’s top 200 universities.

Our strategic plan establishes QUT as 'the university for the real world' and charts our provision of transformative education and research that is relevant to our communities.

With more than 50,000 students across two inner-city campuses in Brisbane, QUT offers academic programs in fields spanning business, creative industries, education, engineering, health, law, science, and social justice across five faculties.