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Kickstart your career at one of Australia's leading podiatry schools.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) offers a world-class curriculum combined with a clinical program to prepare you for a career in Australia. You'll learn how to treat and manage conditions of the foot and lower limb, bone and joint disorders, plus neurological and circulatory diseases. Gain hands-on experience while completing over 1000 hours of work placements in community health centres, hospitals and at La Trobe's on-campus podiatry clinic. You'll complete either a major industry-relevant honours project or a research honours project in the final year of the course.

You'll learn:

Anatomy

Study the anatomy of the lower limb, foot and multiple body systems that function in this region

Biomechanics

Examine the mechanical principles of human movement and motor control with an emphasis on gait in health and disease.

Podiatric pharmacology

Learn the appropriate drug therapies and their potential benefits, adverse effects and complications.

Cutaneous (skin) pathologies

Undertake a comprehensive examination of dermatological conditions commonly encountered in podiatric practice.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Podiatrists are in demand. Graduates can find work in the following industries:

Public health

Hospitals, community healthcare centres, government and non-government agencies.

Sports medicine and paediatrics

Graduates have the option of taking on further study to specialise in working with athletes and children.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) is conditionally accredited with the Podiatry Board of Australia (PBA). Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.