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Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) Integrated Honours

includes:

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours)
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine

The Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) prepares graduates for professional practice or further study. Graduates are competent and ethical practitioners, capable of sustainable and evidence based practice in both independent and interprofessional contexts. The course has a strong emphasis on clinical podiatry. Graduates have extensive workplace experience in public health and private practice settings. Honours graduates develop research skills and make a contribution to practice knowledge. The course has been developed to meet the requirements of the Podiatry Board of Australia, and national registration enables graduates to work in all states and territories of Australia.

The Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine prepares graduates for professional practice or further study. Graduates are competent and ethical practitioners, capable of sustainable and evidence based practice in both independent and interprofessional contexts. The course has a strong emphasis on clinical podiatry. Graduates have extensive workplace experience in public health and private practice settings. The course has been developed to meet the requirements of the Podiatry Board of Australia, and national registration enables graduates to work in all states and territories of Australia.

  • Award Names
  • Availability
  • Duration
  • Admission
  • Credit
  • Graduation
  • Course Structure
  • Enrolment Pattern
  • Workplace Learning
  • Residential School
  • Accreditation

The course includes the following awards:

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine BPodiatricMed

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) BPodiatricMed(Hons)

Course Study Modes and Locations

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (4414PD)

On Campus - Albury-Wodonga

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal course duration

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours)

Full-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine

Full-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)

Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

Admission criteria

CSU Admission Policy

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours)

In order to be considered for Honours at the end of year two, students must achieve a minimum grade point average of 5.0

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine

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.

Credit

CSU Credit Policy

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours)

No special arrangements apply

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine

No Special Arrangements Apply

Graduation requirements

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours)

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.

Course Structure

The course consists of 256 points. At the end of 2nd year, students can choose - dependent upon satisfying minimum requirements - to complete the Honours stream or remain in the pass degree. Entry into Honours is dependant on the availability of appropriate supervisors and resources required to support the project.

Common Stream

BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
BMS161 Health and Human Body - Cells, Immunity and Musculoskeletal.
BMS162 BMS162 Health and the Human Body II - Systemic Human Physiology.
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals
BMS244 Podiatric biomechanics and Paediatrics (16 points)
BMS236 Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professionals
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice
GER204 Ageing and Professional Practice
HIP100 Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation
HIP202 Research for Health Practice
IKC100 Indigenous Health
POD203 Introduction to Podiatric Clinical Practice (16 points)
POD213 Clinical Podiatric Practice

Pass Stream

POD306 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice (16 points)
POD307 Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pathology
POD308 The Diabetic Foot and Chronic Wound Management
POD315 Mental Health, Neurological and Vascular Medicine
POD316 Sports Medicine and Electrophysical Agents
POD317 Local Anaesthesia and Surgery
POD403 Clinical Podiatric Residency (16 points)
POD404 Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice (16 points)
POD405 Diagnostic Sciences for Podiatric Practice
POD408 Advanced Pharmacology and Prescribing
POD413 Professional Podiatric Practice
POD415 Evidence Based Practice in Podiatry

Elective subject

Honours Stream

HLT333 Community Health Honours Research Preparation (16 points)
HLT441 Health Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points)
POD307 Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pathology
POD308 The Diabetic Foot and Chronic Wound Management
POD309 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice for Honours
POD315 Mental Health, Neurological and Vascular Medicine
POD316 Sports Medicine and Electrophysical Agents
POD317 Local Anaesthesia and Surgery
POD405 Diagnostic Sciences for Podiatric Practice
POD408 Advanced Pharmacology and Prescrbing
POD407 Clinical Podiatric Residency & Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice for Honours (24 points)
POD413 Professional Podiatric Practice

Key Subjects:
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals
POD203 Introduction to Podiatric Clinical Practice (16 points)
POD213 Clinical Podiatric Practice
POD306 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice (16 points)
POD309 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice for Honours
POD403 Clinical Podiatric Residency (16 points)
POD407 Clinical Podiatric Residency & Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice for Honours (24 points)

Enrolment Pattern

Common Stream
Session 1
GER204 Ageing and Professional Practice
HIP100 Introduction to Health & Rehabilitation
BMS161 Health and Human Body - Cells, Immunology and Musculoskeletal
BMS171 Introductory Functional Human Anatomy

Session 2
BMS162 Health and the Human Body II - Systemic Human Physiology.
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
IKC100 Indigenous Health
POD203 Introduction to Podiatric Clinical Practice (commence)

Session 3
HIP202 Research for Health Practice
BMS244 Podiatric Biomechanics and Paediatrics (commence)
BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals
POD203 Introduction to Podiatric Clinical Practice (completed)

Session 4
BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice
BMS236 Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professionals
BMS244 Podiatric Biomechanics and Paediatrics (completed)
POD213 Clinical Podiatric Practice

Pass Stream
Session 5
POD306 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice (commence)
POD307 Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pathology
POD308 The Diabetic Foot and Chronic Wound Management
POD405 Diagnostic Sciences for Podiatric Practice

Session 6
POD306 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice (completed)
POD317 Local Anaesthesia and Surgery
POD315 Mental Health, Neurological and Vascular Medicine
POD316 Sports Medicine & Electrophysical Agents

Session 7
POD403 Clinical Podiatric Residency (commence)
POD408 Advanced Pharmacology and Prescribing
POD404 Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice (commence)
Elective subject

Session 8
POD404 Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice (completed)
POD403 Clinical Podiatric Residency (completed)
POD413 Professional Podiatric Practice
POD415 Evidence Based Practice in Podiatry


Honours Stream
Session 5
POD309 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice for Honours
POD307 Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pathology
POD308 The Diabetic Foot and Chronic Wound Management
HLT333 Community Health Honours Research Preparation (commence)

Session 6
HLT333 Community Health Honours Research Preparation (completed)
POD317 Local Anaesthesia and Surgery
POD315 Mental Health, Neurological and Vascular Medicine
POD316 Sports Medicine & Electrophysical Agents

Session 7
POD407 Clinical Podiatric Residency & Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice for Honours (commence)
POD408 Advanced Pharmacology and Prescribing
POD405 Diagnostic Sciences for Podiatric Practice
HLT441 Health Honours Project / Dissertation (commence)

Session 8
POD407 Clinical Podiatric Residency & Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice for Honours (16) (completed)
POD413 Professional Podiatric Practice
HLT441 Health Honours Project / Dissertation (completed)

Workplace learning

Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component.

HIP100 Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation
POD203 Introduction to Podiatric Clinical Practice
POD213 Clinical Podiatric Practice
POD306 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice
POD309 Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice For Honours
POD317 Local Anaesthesia and Surgery
POD403 Clinical Podiatric Residency
POD407 Clinical Podiatric Residency & Complex Cases in Podiatric Practice for Honours

Residential School

Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.

BMS161 Health and the Human Body - Cells, Immunity, & Musculoskeletal
BMS162 Health and the Human Body II - Systemic Human Physiology
BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy
BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb

Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the About Residential School page.

Accreditation

The course has been developed to meet the requirements of the Podiatry Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA). Accreditation/recognition of the podiatry course is a legal/statutory requirement in all states and territories of Australia and graduates cannot practice Podiatry unless the course has been evaluated by the Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Committee (ANZPAC).

The Podiatry course at CSU is currently recognised by all states and territories of Australia, and the UK (via Podiatry Board of Australia mutual recognition). It is also recognised in New Zealand via trans-Tasman mutual recognition legislation.
 

Current ANZPAC course accreditation is valid until 30 January 2018.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure you will need to contact your Course Director. You can find the name and contact details for your Course Director in your offer letter or contact your School office.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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