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Coventry University: Podiatry and Leadership (pre-registration) MSc
| Institution | Coventry University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health and Care |
| Web | www.coventry.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This Podiatry and Leadership (Pre-registration) MSc course is designed for those with a previous degree background and aims to provide a pathway to podiatry registration (subject to HCPC accreditation).
Advance your clinical expertise while developing the leadership capabilities needed to shape the future of podiatric practice. This course is designed to support your progression towards becoming a qualified podiatrist, combining hands-on experience with strategic insight into healthcare delivery.
Maximise your engagement through a blended approach, combining synchronous online learning, campus-based teaching and practice placements5. Some modules require up to four campus days for clinical skills, practical learning and peer collaboration. The assessments are designed to be authentic and inclusive with the intention of reflecting real-world professional practice.
The first placement block includes around five weeks on campus in Coventry. Where possible, subsequent placements are allocated closer to your home address.5 During campus attendance, you’ll benefit from access to our skills suites, specialist equipment and simulation facilities.
This course is ideal for you if you want to: - Become a registered podiatrist and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives
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Explore a range of career opportunities, from working in the NHS to running your own private practice
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Join a dynamic and evolving field for healthcare professionals, where you can work autonomously and make a real impact.
Why study this course? - High demand: the growing need for podiatrists, driven by an ageing population and rising chronic conditions like diabetes, indicates strong job prospects and long-term career stability.
- A range of career opportunities: podiatry offers a wide range of professional pathways, including roles in the NHS, private practice, surgery, prescribing, academia, research, sports rehabilitation, paediatrics, forensics and public health.
The Podiatry and Leadership (Pre-registration) MSc is a new course currently subject to approval by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Pending successful approval, graduates will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration. Application and additional fees apply. Should approval not be received for your intake, the course will not be able to run as planned and we will write to inform you as soon as possible. Any changes required to achieve approval may also affect the start date.
For more information, please visit the Coventry University website.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent), preferably in a health or science-related subject. Other degree-level qualifications may be considered, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. It is expected that you have undertaken some podiatry work experience prior to embarking on the programme. This will be discussed at interview and may be recommended prior to starting the course. **Additional requirements** Our DBS application process is managed on our behalf by an external (third party) company. When you apply and enrol for this course, you are accepting that Coventry University will share limited personal data (name, gender, date of birth and contact e-mail address) with our DBS provider. Further information regarding DBS checks and the process for applying for a DBS certificate can be found on our DBS information page. The occupational health clearance and vaccination processes are managed on our behalf by an external (third party) company. When you apply and enrol for this course, you are accepting that Coventry University will share limited personal data (name, gender, date of birth, mobile number and contact e-mail address) with our provider for this purpose. More information regarding the medical fitness for Podiatry students can be found at: Green Book: Chapter 12 Immunisation of healthcare and laboratory staff You will need to complete occupational health clearance and vaccination processes shortly after enrolling and before your first clinical placement. If you do not achieve occupational health clearance and do not confirm their vaccination status in time will not be offered a placement and will not therefore be able to progress though their course. Learners may be subject to a Professional Suitability Panel Procedure in certain circumstances to determine whether, in light of concerns raised to the Group, a learner on a course leading to professional registration is a safe and a suitable entrant to the given profession and fit to practise within it. This standard applies to all learners enrolled with the Group on courses that lead to a professional qualification, statutory registration, with a Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body (PSRB), and/or eligibility to practise. **We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. For more information, please visit our website. ** |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent), preferably in a health or science-related subject. Other degree-level qualifications may be considered, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. It is expected that you have undertaken some podiatry work experience prior to embarking on the programme. This will be discussed at interview and may be recommended prior to starting the course. **Additional requirements** Our DBS application process is managed on our behalf by an external (third party) company. When you apply and enrol for this course, you are accepting that Coventry University will share limited personal data (name, gender, date of birth and contact e-mail address) with our DBS provider. Further information regarding DBS checks and the process for applying for a DBS certificate can be found on our DBS information page. The occupational health clearance and vaccination processes are managed on our behalf by an external (third party) company. When you apply and enrol for this course, you are accepting that Coventry University will share limited personal data (name, gender, date of birth, mobile number and contact e-mail address) with our provider for this purpose. More information regarding the medical fitness for Podiatry students can be found at: Green Book: Chapter 12 Immunisation of healthcare and laboratory staff You will need to complete occupational health clearance and vaccination processes shortly after enrolling and before your first clinical placement. If you do not achieve occupational health clearance and do not confirm their vaccination status in time will not be offered a placement and will not therefore be able to progress though their course. Learners may be subject to a Professional Suitability Panel Procedure in certain circumstances to determine whether, in light of concerns raised to the Group, a learner on a course leading to professional registration is a safe and a suitable entrant to the given profession and fit to practise within it. This standard applies to all learners enrolled with the Group on courses that lead to a professional qualification, statutory registration, with a Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body (PSRB), and/or eligibility to practise. **We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. For more information, please visit our website. ** |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
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