They are enthusiastic, independent professionals who are able to adapt to working in a variety of clinical environments both within the National Health Service and the private sector. Podiatry continues to be a developing progressive profession enhancing patient mobility and quality of life. Training In order to become a State Registered practitioner you have to undertake and pass a full time honours degree in Podiatry. This degree is offered at only 13 schools of podiatry within the UK, so each year the number of places is very limited. Each year of the programme comprises of both theoretical and clinical modules.
Clinical work begins in year one of most courses.
Though the content of the course is more or less the same in all of the 13 schools of podiatry, the actual delivery of the material can vary considerably. Some sessions will be classroom based others may be clinic or laboratory based. Some sessions will be lecturer led others may be student led. Some will be theoretical teaching sessions, others will be practical. You may well be spending some time away from college on work or observational placements.