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- Be job ready with quality, hands-on clinical experience off-campus and in the on-campus QUT Podiatry Clinic utilising industry-leading technologies.
- Excellent job prospects and careers in private practice, sports podiatry, podiatric medicine and surgery and rehabilitation.
- Study human anatomy, biomolecular science, pharmacology, dermatology, clinical gait analysis, rehabilitation medicine and therapy.
- For health science, human movement, nursing or biomedical science graduates: consider the Bachelor of Podiatry - Graduate entry.
Highlights
- Be job ready with quality, hands-on clinical experience off-campus and in the on-campus QUT Podiatry Clinic.
- Excellent job prospects and careers in private practice, sports podiatry, podiatric medicine and surgery and rehabilitation.
- Study human anatomy, biomolecular science, pharmacology, dermatology, clinical gait analysis, rehabilitation medicine and therapy.
- For health science, human movement, nursing or biomedical science graduates: consider the Bachelor of Podiatry - Graduate entry.
- Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
Why choose this course?
Podiatrists are in demand with flexible employment prospects. This course was Queensland’s first degree in podiatry and offers opportunities for hands-on learning that are unique to QUT, including industry-leading technologies. Our teaching and clinical staff are practising podiatrists who maintain links with the profession, ensuring our courses are up-to-date and relevant.
During this course you will undertake high quality hands-on clinical placement experiences. At our on-campus podiatry clinic, you will treat real patients under the supervision of clinical educators who are registered podiatrists.
Professional experience is also offered at external facilities where you can learn from podiatrists in industry and experience podiatry practice in different workplace settings. You will have further opportunities to participate in events that focus on promotion of foot health within the wider community.
Integral to the practice of podiatry is an understanding of human anatomy, biomolecular science, pharmacology, dermatology, podiatric medicine and surgery. This theoretical knowledge is supported with extensive professional placement to prepare you for transition into the workforce.
Podiatrists diagnose and manage a wide range of foot and related lower limb conditions to help improve mobility and quality of life in people of all ages. As a training podiatrist, you will provide foot health care to diverse clients utilising podiatry surgical procedures, musculoskeletal and gait assessments, orthoses and exercise prescription, wound care and foot health education. Commonly, patients present with conditions that may include foot pain, sports injuries, footwear problems, skin or nail problems. Podiatrists often work alongside other health professionals to deliver the best overall care for a patient with chronic disease such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis.
Work Integrated Learning
During this course, your training will include approximately 900 hours of clinical placement.
Honours pathway
At the end of the second year of study in this course you will have the option to apply for the Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours). This allows you to complete an honours research project that extends your knowledge of the professional field, offering a competitive advantage in your career. Entry to the program is competitive and based on grade point average. On entry to the honours pathway you will retain all of the credit you have successfully completed in the Bachelor of Podiatry and will complete a further two years of full-time study.
Careers and outcomes
Your degree in podiatry can lead to working in a diverse range of setting, including hospitals, private practice, sole practitioner or multi-disciplinary settings. Opportunities to further specialise include diabetes, paediatrics, forensics, sports podiatry, podiatric surgery, prescribing medicines and clinical research.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia, and may also choose to join other professional peak bodies such as the Australian Podiatry Association and Sports Medicine Australia.
With additional postgraduate training, podiatrists can apply to the Podiatry Board of Australia and seek endorsement to prescribe scheduled medicines.
Student registration
QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Podiatry Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Possible careers
- Podiatrist
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $11,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2025 fees
2025: $45,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2024 fees
2024: CSP $10,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2024 fees
2024: $41,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance