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BSc (Hons) Podiatry

Why choose the BSc (Hons) Podiatry?

✓		The first and only bachelor in Podiatry in Greece.
✓		Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), through the international route.
✓		At least 1000 hours of clinical placements at health centers, hospitals and podiatric clinics, leading to experience in a range of podiatric disorders.
✓		First-hand experience in assessing and treating your own patients under one-to-one supervision. This will take place in the Metropolitan College’s podiatry clinic, which is organized and operated by students under the supervision of experiences Podiatrists.
✓		Graduates gain significant advantage for a local or international career in a new profession with great development potential.
✓		Opportunities to conduct high quality research, participate in scientific conferences and publish scientific work in peer-reviewed journals.

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	Description The BSc (Hons) Podiatry is the only university programme in Podiatry offered in Greece. The degree is awarded by the Queen Margaret University. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) though the international route. The programme aims to develop podiatrists who are patient focused practitioners, reflective in all aspects of practice and proactively engaged with learning and professional development. The BSc (Hons) Podiatry is designed to include contemporary modules ascribed to six broad scientific areas, all of them directly related to the profession of Podiatry: Clinical Studies, Locomotory Science, Physiology, Disorders and Management, Interprofessional teamwork, and Evidence Based Health Care. Duration: 4 years

	Modules
	YEAR 1 Clinical Studies 1 Locomotory Science 1: Anatomy Locomotory Science 1: Principles of Gait Human Physiology Disorders & Management (Soft Tissues, Nails & Skin) Academic Skills Evidence Based Health Care 1: Understanding the Use of Evidence Microbiology
	YEAR 2 Clinical Studies 2 Locomotory Science: Normal Gait Disorders & Management 2: Musculoskeletal Physiology 2: Pathophysiology Professional Roles & Interprofessional Teamwork Human Physiology & Pharmacology 1 Evidence Based Health Care Research Design
	YEAR 3 Clinical Studies 3 Locomotory Science 3: Pathological Gait Evidence Based Health Care 3: Appraising The Evidence Evidence Based Health Care 3: Designing A Clinical Audit Disorders & Management 3: Endocrine, Vascular, Neurological Interprofessional Education Professional Issues Επιστήμες του Λόγου
	YEAR 4 Dissertation (Core) Clinical Studies 4: Reflection (Core) Podiatric Mechanics (Elective) Medicine & Pathology (Elective) Evaluation of Diabetes & Developing Practice (Elective) Developing Resources for Patient Education (Elective) Health Psychology & Diabetes (Elective) Political & Social Contexts (Elective) Tissue Viability (Elective)

	Career Prospects The BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme offers the necessary skills to those who wish to advance professionally in the Podiatry sector. As Podiatrists they will provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the feet, ankles and lower legs. This can include infections, defects and injuries, as well as foot and nail conditions related to other major health disorders such as diabetes. They will also give advice to patients on improving mobility, independence and their quality of life. Podiatrists work with a team of people including nurses, physiotherapists and doctors. Graduates of the programme can be employed by: Private Podiatry Clinics Hospitals Complementary Therapy Clinics Sports Clubs Nursing Homes Occupational Health Centers

Admission Requirements

The programme is addressed to high-school leavers who wish to pursue a career in the area of Podiatry.

Required documentation:

- Completed application form
- Copy of passport (page with your personal details and photo)
- Certified English translation of High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet or equivalent qualifications
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Letter of recommendation / reference from academics or employers
- Other certificates/degrees

Cases of candidates with proven knowledge in the field in addition to their secondary education are examined on a case-by-case basis.

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the School of Health consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and clinical work, teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise.

In their majority they also work in clinics, hospitals, private companies, etc as experienced health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dieteticians, medical doctors, etc) who can familiarize students with the latest methods and help them put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.

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Description

The BSc (Hons) Podiatry is the only university programme in Podiatry offered in Greece. The degree is awarded by the Queen Margaret University. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) though the international route. The programme aims to develop podiatrists who are patient focused practitioners, reflective in all aspects of practice and proactively engaged with learning and professional development. The BSc (Hons) Podiatry is designed to include contemporary modules ascribed to six broad scientific areas, all of them directly related to the profession of Podiatry: Clinical Studies, Locomotory Science, Physiology, Disorders and Management, Interprofessional teamwork, and Evidence Based Health Care.

Duration: 4 years

Career Prospects

The BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme offers the necessary skills to those who wish to advance professionally in the Podiatry sector. As Podiatrists they will provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the feet, ankles and lower legs. This can include infections, defects and injuries, as well as foot and nail conditions related to other major health disorders such as diabetes. They will also give advice to patients on improving mobility, independence and their quality of life. Podiatrists work with a team of people including nurses, physiotherapists and doctors.

Graduates of the programme can be employed by:

Private Podiatry Clinics
Hospitals
Complementary Therapy Clinics
Sports Clubs
Nursing Homes
Occupational Health Centers

Modules

YEAR 1

- - Clinical Studies 1
  - Locomotory Science 1: Anatomy
  - Locomotory Science 1: Principles of Gait
  - Human Physiology
  - Disorders & Management (Soft Tissues, Nails & Skin)
  - Academic Skills
  - Evidence Based Health Care 1: Understanding the Use of Evidence
  - Microbiology

YEAR 2

- - Clinical Studies 2
  - Locomotory Science: Normal Gait
  - Disorders & Management 2: Musculoskeletal
  - Physiology 2: Pathophysiology
  - Professional Roles & Interprofessional Teamwork
  - Human Physiology & Pharmacology 1
  - Evidence Based Health Care
  - Research Design

YEAR 3

- - Clinical Studies 3
  - Locomotory Science 3: Pathological Gait
  - Evidence Based Health Care 3: Appraising The Evidence
  - Evidence Based Health Care 3: Designing A Clinical Audit
  - Disorders & Management 3: Endocrine, Vascular, Neurological
  - Interprofessional Education
  - Professional Issues

YEAR 4

- - - Dissertation (Core)
    - Clinical Studies 4: Reflection (Core)
    - Podiatric Mechanics (Elective)
    - Medicine & Pathology (Elective)
    - Evaluation of Diabetes & Developing Practice (Elective)
    - Developing Resources for Patient Education (Elective)
    - Health Psychology & Diabetes (Elective)
    - Political & Social Contexts (Elective)
    - Tissue Viability (Elective)

Admission Requirements

The programme is addressed to high-school leavers who wish to pursue a career in the area of Podiatry.

Required documentation:

- Completed application form
- Copy of passport (page with your personal details and photo)
- Certified English translation of High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet or equivalent qualifications• Proof of English language proficiency
- Letter of recommendation / reference from academics or employers
- Other certificates/degrees

Cases of candidates with proven knowledge in the field in addition to theirSecondary education are examined on a case-by-case basis.

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Academic Staff

Student / Alumni Testimonials

Evi Panagidou, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy student

The programme constituted an enriching experience which has given me the opportunity to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge through lectures, seminars, presentations, tutorials, debates, group works, and practice placements. All these are provided in a supportive environment by enthusiastic and qualified lecturers, who use clinical examples that will prove useful later on, at the workplace. A variety of placement settings have helped put into practice what I learnt in the classroom. The staff is excellent and particularly supportive as they encourage the development of skills and knowledge and ensure we reach our full potential.

Nikolas Mantikas, BSc (Hons) Dietetics student

As a graduate of the BSc (Hons) Dietetics, I can say that the programme gave me the opportunity to gain theoretical and practical knowledge that covers all clinical cases of the science of Dietetics. The interactive relationship between teachers and students was particularly important, while the course content was excellent; I am confident that this study programme gave me the necessary skills to face the challenges that will arise during my professional career. The programme also provided me with the opportunity to meet excellent and highly qualified academics who are experts in their field. Throughout the years, they strived to transmit their knowledge and support students whenever needed. I would recommend the BSc in Dietetics to everyone looking for a high-quality academic programme.

Marios Nikolopoulos, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy student

My experience so far from the Occupational Therapy programme I am attending has been exceptional. The programme is well organised, the quality standards are high and the modules are very interesting. The academic members of staff are very supportive and teach us how to work consistently following the British model. The importance placed on hands-on experience is particularly important as it helps us put into practice the theoretical knowledge we acquired from teaching.