Postgraduate
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
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Address
Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Careers and further study
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Further Study
Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.
Domestic Student Fees
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine for domestic students
With the Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine school leavers can apply for their Bachelor's degree and the DPM in one application.
Entry is a competitive process based on ATAR or equivalent and an interview.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Graduate applicants require at least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0. For more information visit ELC requirements.
Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine for international students
With the International Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine school leavers can apply for their Bachelor's degree and the DPM in one application.
Entry is a competitive process based on ATAR or equivalent and an interview.
Which entry pathway is for me?
Graduate entry to Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor’s degree holders or students who are in progress of their first bachelor’s degree may be eligible to apply for graduate entry into the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).
Entry is a competitive process based on academic performance and an interview.
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Interviews
The School of Allied Health will interview shortlisted eligible applicants. Shortlisting for interviews will take place after applications have closed.
The interview allows shortlisted candidates to display some of the personal qualities considered desirable in Allied Health practitioners.
How to apply
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Course details
Most graduate podiatrists will work in private practice, clinics or hospitals and see an interesting and wide range of patients with foot and leg problems often associated with other medical conditions. Many podiatrists develop expertise in a specific area of podiatry, such as the management of sporting injuries or podiatric biomechanics, treatment of the high-risk foot, the elderly or children's foot and leg problems.
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time only
- On-campus
- The course will commence at the beginning of February each year.
- 20 hours of formal contact with several hours of independent preparation required for Problem Based Learning (PBLs)/ Case Based Learning (CBLs) and completing lab reports. The first year will be 40 weeks in total.
- Postgraduate
- 91870
- 075343A
Important dates
- January 2025
- Friday 1 March 2024. Visit our Admissions Page for information on how to apply.
- Saturday 31 August 2024 for domestic and international students.
Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Top reasons to study Podiatric Medicine at UWA
- The DPM is one of the only courses available in Australasia whereby students graduate with postgraduate level training in medicine and surgery of the foot and ankle, supported by a School which also houses specialist post graduate courses such as the Doctor of Podiatric Surgery and PhD in Podiatric Medicine.
- The DPM course aims to produce highly skilled clinicians who are critical thinkers capable of high-level clinical practice in addition to the conduct and evaluation of medical and surgical research.
- Hands on learning is optimised through access to world class surgical facilities and a dedicated student podiatric clinic, ensuring students are exposed to clinical environments from early on in the degree
Why choose a career in health?
Did you know that Health is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia? Employing 14% of the working population – that’s 1.5 million Australians!
With a goal to keep our populations healthy, the demand for healthcare increases, and so does the need for more professionals with a broad skill set, so if you’re looking for an area with good job growth prospects, the healthcare industry is it!
Here’s our top 7 reasons to consider joining the health industry.
Graduate Pathways
School leaver pathway
If you already know what you’d like to study, our Assured Pathways combine your undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice.
Our unique 3+2 course structure means you’ll graduate ahead of the rest, with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, along with a Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised). This means after 5 years you’ll finish with a higher level qualification. Plus, you can demonstrate to employers you have a unique and in-demand skillset by selecting a variety of elective units in your Bachelor degree.
Course Accreditation
The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (91870) is accredited by the Podiatry Accreditation Committee, Ahpra.