About Podiatry in University of Salford
Podiatry is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb disorders, many of which are caused by general health disorders. You will use comprehensive assessment and diagnostic skills to develop patient care pathways for conditions which impact on people's quality of life.
You'll learn from academics internationally renowned for their clinical expertise and research profile. You'll have the opportunity to take exciting placements in NHS clinics, as well as learning hands-on in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built clinical research facilities.
When you first arrive, you will learn the basic practical skills and knowledge to enable you to treat patients safely. You will also acquire the reflective, critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills that are essential to professional practice.
You will start your clinical practice within six weeks of starting the course within our own in-house clinic. Your practice will develop throughout your time with us, one day per week in NHS clinics and then during longer periods of work placements in your final year.
You will:
- Learn the basic practical skills and knowledge to enable you treat patients safely
- Acquire the reflective, critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills that are essential to professional practice
- Start your practice within six weeks of starting the course within our own in-house clinic
- Develop your practice throughout your time with us, one day per week in NHS clinics and then during longer periods of work placements in your final year
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
University of Salford Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Private, Co-ed |
| Campus Setting |
Suburban |
| Endowment |
4.9 Crores GBP as of 2015 |
| Campus Details |
26 University Buildings, Parking, and Accommodations |
| Number/Percentage of International Students |
3000+ |
| Total number of Professors |
1000+ professors |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
84% |
| Graduate Job Rate |
97 % approx. |
| International fee |
£12,350 - £15,480 per annum |
| Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D. |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£29000 approx |
University of Salford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
| UG fees |
£10200 to £13300 |
| PG fees |
£12000 to £19000 |
| Accommodation |
£6,000 approx. |
| Cost of living |
£7,624 and £9,545 |
English Proficiency Test:
The acceptable English test scores are given below:
| Degree |
Score |
| Undergraduate - IELTS |
6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
| International Foundation Programme |
4.5 (minimum 4.0 in each component) |
| Postgraduate Programme |
6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
