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English Test |
Overall |
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
Cambridge English Score
|
176 |
169 |
169 |
169 |
169 |
IELTS Academic
|
6.5 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
Pearson PTE (Academic)
|
58 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
TOEFL iBT
|
79 |
16 |
16 |
21 |
18 |
Honours pathway
At the end of the second year of study in this course you will have the option to apply for the Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours). This allows you to complete an honours research project that extends your knowledge of the professional field, offering a competitive advantage in your career. Entry to the program is competitive, based on grade point average. On entry to the course you will retain all of the credit you have successfully completed in the Bachelor of Podiatry and will complete a further two years of full-time study.
Careers and outcomes
Podiatrists often work with other health professionals in hospitals, establish a private practice or train as a podiatric surgeon. Other careers include paediatric podiatry, sports podiatry, high-risk podiatry, community health or research.
Professional recognition
This course is seeking reaccrediation with the Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council during 2019. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia, and membership of the Australian Podiatry Association and Sports Medicine Australia.
With additional postgraduate training, podiatrists can apply to the Podiatry Board of Australia and seek authorisation to prescribe scheduled medicines.
Student registration
QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Podiatry Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at www.ahpra.gov.au
Possible careers
Community Health Officer
Podiatrist
Rehabilitation Professionals
