The entry requirements for the Master of Podiatric Practice are:
A relevant Bachelors degree or equivalent from an approved institution with a Grade Point Average of at least 70% or above. Relevant degrees include: Health Science (in relevant streams such as Allied Health or Anatomy & Physiology), Medicine, Pre-Medicine, Medical or Biomedical Science, Nursing and Dentistry degrees which were awarded within the last five (5) years.
Applicants are required to have pre-existing knowledge, skills and attributes in the following core areas:
Eligible applicants are required to demonstrate prior study within each of the core areas, to a suitable range and level.
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0
Podiatrists treat and manage issues relating to bone and joint disorders, such as arthritis, soft tissue and muscular pathologies, as well as neurological and circulatory diseases. We are the oldest and largest podiatry school in Australia, training over one-third of Australia's podiatry students.*
Our hands-on, two-year program gives you the skills and knowledge to prevent and treat disorders of the foot and ankle.
You'll learn the assessment and management skills used in podiatric practice and how to treat patients with complex medical conditions. Our course will enable you to work in different areas of podiatry such as paediatrics, surgery and sports injuries.
The Discipline of Podiatry conducts its own clinic at our Melbourne Campus, where you'll be directly involved in treating patients.
You'll gain further clinical experience through external placements at hospitals, community health centres and private practices, under the supervision of a skilled clinician. Placements are available in metropolitan Melbourne, rural and regional Victoria and interstate. We also offer opportunities for some overseas clinical placements.
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First year
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First year (120 credit points) |
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Teaching period |
Subject code |
Subject title |
Credit points |
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TE-SEM-1 |
LTU0AIM* |
Academic Integrity Module |
0 |
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TE-SEM-1 |
POD4PAM |
Podiatric Assessment |
15 |
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TE-SEM-1 |
POD4CBP |
Clinical Biomechanics in Podiatry |
15 |
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TE-SEM-1 |
POD4PAS |
Podiatric Anaesthesia and Surgery |
15 |
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TE-SEM-1 |
POD4PPC |
Podiatric Practice C |
15 |
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TE-SEM-2 |
POD5MFP |
Musculoskeletal Basis of Foot and Lower Limb Pathology |
15 |
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TE-SEM-2 |
POD5HRF |
The High Risk Foot |
15 |
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TE-SEM-2 |
POD5PPY |
Podiatric Pharmacology |
15 |
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TE-W31-51 |
POD5PPD |
Podiatric Practice D |
15 |
Second year
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Second year (120 credit points) |
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Teaching period |
Subject code |
Subject title |
Credit points |
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TE-W05-25 |
POD5PPE |
Podiatric Practice E |
30 |
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TE-SEM-1 |
POD5CPM |
Consolidated Podiatric Case Management |
15 |
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TE-SEM-1 |
POD5MCF |
Medical Conditions Affecting the Foot |
15 |
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TE-W27-52 |
POD5PPF |
Podiatric Practice F |
30 |
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TE-SEM-2 |
POD5SPP |
Special Populations in Podiatry |
15 |
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TE-SEM-2 |
POD5PPJ |
Podiatry Project |
15 |
Our theoretical and clinical subjects prepare you for careers in areas like paediatrics and sports injury management as well as in specialist fields such as foot and ankle surgery. You'll be ready to treat people of all ages and be eligible to work overseas in some countries. Our graduates work in public and private practice, community health centres, hospitals and in academia.
Professional recognition
The Master of Podiatric Practice is accredited by The Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council (ANZPAC). Graduates of the Master of Podiatric Practice may be eligible to apply for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
530 AUD/year
