Bachelor of Podiatry
Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
BPodiatry
BPodiatry(Hons)
Prior to 2010 the course was the Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) (Honours).
This program is designed to develop the knowledge and skills of students to prepare them to work as podiatrists in a broad range of clinical and related fields, whilst providing an emphasis on rural and regional practice. Students will also develop skills to become critical consumers of research underpinning evidence-based practice.
In addition to the aims of the Bachelor of Podiatry course, the Honours stream is designed to prepare graduates who will be critical consumers of research, with a knowledge of the three major research paradigms and the ability to design, conduct, and write up a simple research project. Through a process of mentoring, the course aims to encourage and prepare graduates to undertake a research career upon graduation.
Enrolment through
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Study mode
On campus
Subjects in session 7 & 8 will be offerd in Distance Education mode as students spend much of these sessions off campus completing clinical placements and research.
Normal course duration
Full-time 4 years (8 sessions)
Admission criteria
Assumed knowledge for NSW HSC students is Physics and Biology.
Non-recent school leavers are required to submit a written application indicating their interest in, and motivation for studying, podiatry; any relevant work experience; and any evidence of success at tertiary or other studies. These applicants also have the option of sitting the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). The Faculty of Science provides science support for its students, especially for non-recent school leavers through the University's STUDY LINK programs.
Transfer into the Honours stream
In order to be eligible to transfer into the Honours stream at the beginning of year 3, students will have to obtain grades of credit or above in at least 50% of first and second level subjects in the pass degree.
Graduation requirements*
Bachelor Pass
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.
Bachelor Honours
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points. Including a minimum pass grade for the Honours Dissertation/ Project.
*The number of subjects and specific subject choices are described in the course structure and enrolment pattern for the course.
Clinical experience
Students will be required to complete extensive clinical experience during their course. This will be undertaken in conjunction with a number of podiatry subjects throughout the course, beginning in the first year. This clinical experience will include external clinical placements, outreach clinics and practical work within the Allied Health Clinic on the Albury-Wodonga campus. Students are also expected to attend clinics during the holiday periods throughout the year, particularly during the long inter-semester and Christmas holiday breaks.
Criminal record checks
Students should be aware that the NSW, ACT and Victorian Health Departments have initiated a policy that all staff, including students undertaking clinical placements, in positions dealing with children and patients vulnerable by reason of health status, must undergo a criminal record check prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW, ACT and Victorian health systems.
Professional recognition
The course has been developed to meet the requirements of the Australasian Podiatry Council and Registration Boards in all states and territories of Australia.
The Podiatry course at CSU is currently recognised by all states and territories of Australia and the UK (Via APodC mutual recognition). It is also recognised in NZ via Transtasman mutual recognition legislation.
Course structure
The course consists of an integrated award where both streams complete the same point value for graduation. Year 1 & 2 are common to both streams. Year 3 & 4 are differentiated between pass and honours streams. Students intending to take the Honours stream must satisfy minimum requirements.
Compulsory core subjects for both Pass and Honours Stream (16 subjects; 128 points) as follows:
BMS161 Health and Human Body – Cells, Immunity and Musculoskeletal
BMS162 Health and Human Body – Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal
BMS171 Introduction to Anatomy
BMS172 Lower Limb Functional Anatomy
BMS234 Podiatric Anatomy and Biomechanics
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice
BMS257 Movement Science
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals
BMS264 Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professionals
GER204 Ageing and Professional Practice
HIP100 Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice
HIP202 Research for Health Practice
POD202 Introduction to Clinical Podiatric Practice
POD213 Clinical Podiatric Practice
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Additional core subjects for Pass Stream (12 subjects; 120 points) as follows:
POD306 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice (16 points)
POD307 Medicine 1 (Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pathology)
POD308 Medicine 2 (The Diabetic Foot and Chronic Wound Management)
POD312 Podiatric Surgery and Pharmacology
POD315 Medicine 3 (Mental Health, Neurological and Vascular Medicine)
POD316 Sports Medicine (and Electrophysical Agents)
POD403 Clinical Podiatric Residency (16 points)
POD404 Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice (16 points)
POD405 Diagnostic Sciences for Podiatric Practice
POD406 Podopaediatrics
POD413 Professional Practice
POD414 Contemporary Issues in Podiatry
Restricted Elective subject for Pass Stream (1 subject; 8 points)
CHOSEN FROM:
BMS256 Exercise Science for Health Practice
BMS350 Health and Chronic Disease
GER204 Ageing and Professional Practice
IKC100 Indigenous Health
PSY111 Psychology for Health and Human Services
PSY214 Health Psychology
NUT201 Food and Health
NUT301 Community & Public Health
(GER204 is included in the list of restricted electives in order for anyone transferring from BHlthRehabScience or the University Certificate in Health and Rehabilitation to complete this as a core subject. These students complete PSY111 instead of GER204
Additional core subjects for Honours Stream (12 subjects; 128 points) as follows:
HLT333 Community Health Honours Research Preparation (16)
HLT441 Health Honours Project/Dissertation (16)
POD307 Medicine 1 (Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pathology)
POD308 Medicine 2 (The Diabetic Foot and Chronic Wound Management)
POD309 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice for Honours
POD312 Podiatric Surgery and Pharmacology
POD315 Medicine 3 (Mental Health, Neurological and Vascular medicine)
POD316 Sports Medicine (and Electrophysical Agents)
POD405 Diagnostic Sciences for Podiatric Practice
POD406 Podopaediatrics
POD407 Clinical Podiatric Residency & Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice for Honours (24)
POD413 Professional Practice
Enrolment pattern
Full-time
Common Stream
Session 1 (30)
BMS161 Health and the Human Body - Cells, Immunity, & Musculoskeletal
BMS171 Introductory Functional Human Anatomy
HIP100 Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation
GER204 Ageing and Professional Practice
Session 2 (60)
BMS162 Health and Human Body – Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal
BMS172 Lower Limb Functional Anatomy
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Session 3 (30)
BMS257 Movement Science
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals
HIP202 Research for Health Practice
POD202 Introduction to Clinical Podiatric Practice
Session 4 (60)
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice
BMS264 Pathophysiology
BMS234 Podiatric Anatomy and Biomechanics
POD213 Clinical Podiatric Practice
Pass Stream
Session 5 (30)
POD306 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice (16) (Commenced)
POD307 Medicine 1 (Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pathology)
POD308 Medicine 2 (The Diabetic Foot and Chronic Wound Management)
[Restricted Elective]
Session 6 (60)
POD306 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice (16) (Completed)
POD312 Podiatric Pharmacology and Surgery
POD315 Medicine 3 (Mental Health, Neurological and Vascular medicine)
POD316 Sports Medicine (& Electrophysical Agents)
Session 7 (30)
POD403 Clinical Podiatric Residency (16) (commenced)
POD404 Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice (16) (commenced)
POD405 Diagnostic Sciences for Podiatric Practice
POD406 Podopaediatrics
Session 8 (60)
POD403 Clinical Podiatric Residency (16) (completed)
POD404 Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice (16) (completed)
POD413 Professional Practice
POD414 Contemporary Issues in Podiatry
Honours Stream
Session 5 (30)
POD307 Medicine 1 (Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pathology)
POD308 Medicine 2 (The Diabetic Foot and Chronic Wound Management)
POD309 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice for Honours
HLT333 Community Health Honours Research Preparation(16) (commenced)
Session 6 (60)
HLT333 Health Honours Research Preparation (16) (completed)
POD312 Podiatric Pharmacology and Surgery
POD315 Medicine 3 (Mental Health, Neurological and Vascular medicine)
POD316 Sports Medicine (& Electrophysical Agents)
Session 7 (30)
HLT441 Health Honours Project / Dissertation (16) (commenced)
POD405 Diagnostic Sciences for Podiatric Practice
POD406 Podopaediatrics
POD407 Clinical Podiatric Residency & Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice for Honours (24) (commenced)
Session 8 (60)
HLT441 Health Honours Project / Dissertation (16) (completed)
POD407 Clinical Podiatric Residency & Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice for Honours (24) (completed)
POD413 Professional Practice
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au