Bachelor of Podiatry
University of South Australia - City East Campus
Overview
Develop fundamental knowledge through core courses in human anatomy, human physiology, pain management, pharmacology and biomechanics. Learn about relevant medicine and surgery practice, as well as the physical, biological, and social sciences relevant to working in healthcare.
Gain valuable real-world experience by completing clinical hours across industry settings like major hospitals and private practice. Further develop your knowledge and expertise in our on-campus podiatry clinics under the supervision of practising clinicians, as well as in our manufacturing laboratory where you'll learn how to make orthotics.
Graduate with the eligibility to apply for registration as, podiatrist with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
Pre-Placement Requirements:
All students who, as part of their program, undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required, such as in field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must satisfy the pre-placement requirements prior to commencement. These may include:
- Criminal history screenings
- Department of Human Services (DHS) checks
- Vaccinations and screening for communicable diseases
- Professional training and certification
High achieving students may be considered for the Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) program in their third year of study.
CAREERS Registered podiatrists can work in, variety of settings, including: Private practice, clinics, hospitals, community health centres, aged care facilities, children's health services, sports clinics, occupational health services, home-based services
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 98.55 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 84.10 | 87.90 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 71.45 | 80.00 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of South Australia website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of South Australia
Campus
City East Campus
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
71.45
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years
Course Link
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- State
- SA
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 280
- Campuses
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Ceduna Campus City East Campus City West Campus Magill Campus Mawson Lakes Campus Mount Gambier Campus Port Lincoln Campus Underdale campus_new - UN Whyalla Campus
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of South Australia. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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