Podiatry BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Podiatry BSc (Hons) at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Complementary & Alternative Medicine.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Complementary & Alternative Medicine at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £21500 | £22000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27000 | £18500 - £22500 | £17000 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Complementary & Alternative Medicine
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25528 | £21069 | £22974 |
25-75 percentile range | £22764 - £29792 | £12464 - £28155 | £13254 - £31327 |
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Course Description
A podiatrist is an allied healthcare professional who specialises in assessing and treating the lower limb and foot, preventing foot conditions from deteriorating, and enabling better health.
Helping to keep the population mobile, podiatrists are always in demand; this degree covers everything from health rehabilitation to musculoskeletal care and anaesthesia, and it can be a great route into what can prove a fulfilling career choice where you can make a difference in people’s lives.
As well as attending seminars and lectures, you’ll be taught by industry experts in our on-campus podiatry clinic; using specialist gait analysis equipment, and developing skills in our orthotics laboratory, you’ll gain hands-on experience to give you a unique insight into the world of foot health.
Why Study Podiatry BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
Podiatry provides flexibility following your studies to work in various settings, including the NHS, private practice, and from your own clinic. Alternatively, you may continue onto postgraduate study and enrol onto one of our Master’s courses – such as podiatric surgery. This gives you the qualification needed to potentially pursue a career as a foot surgeon.
You’ll study from a new, state-of-the-art building – our Daphne Steele Building – set to open in 2024 on the site of the National Health Innovation campus. The building will feature a state-of-the-art public-facing podiatry clinic.
On the course, you’ll develop essential skills needed to be a podiatrist. You’ll gain hands-on during your placement, supported by our clinical lecturing team, who will be on hand to provide help and advice, both on campus and while you are on placement.
You’ll also discover how to undertake minor surgical procedures using local anaesthetics, as well as attain a prescription-only medicines annotation.
Professional Bodies
This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Podiatry.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Podiatry BSc (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
75% | Sales occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Podiatry BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £18700 | year 1 |
International | £18700 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
B985
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About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Podiatry”: 625 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Podiatry BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 92% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £18700 | 155 | Huddersfield |
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Podiatry BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 84% | 1% | 10% | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | 180 | Glasgow |
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Podiatry BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 164 | Coleraine |
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Podiatry BSc (Hons) | University of East London | 68% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £14160 £14820 | 119 | London |
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Podiatry BSc (Hons) | The University of Northampton | 87% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | - | 119 | Northampton |
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Podiatry BSc (Hons) | University of Salford | - | 5% | 6% | - | - | 151 | Salford |
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Podiatry BSc (Hons) | University of Wolverhampton | - | 10% | 7% | - | - | 111 | Wolverhampton |
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Podiatry BSc (Hons) | New College Durham | 92% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | - | - | Durham |
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Podiatry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Wolverhampton | - | 10% | 7% | - | - | 111 | Wolverhampton |
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Podiatry BSc (Hons) | Plymouth University | 53% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 153 | Plymouth |
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FAQ about Podiatry BSc (Hons) University of Huddersfield
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £21500 3 years after graduation and £22000 after graduation.
- Sales occupations (75%), Elementary occupations (5%), Engineering professionals (5%), Information Technology Professionals (5%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 92. This means that 92% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Podiatry BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Huddersfield.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 100% Percentile among all Podiatry students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.