Postgraduate
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
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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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Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.
Postgraduate – Full Fee Paying (FFP) & Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
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
Postgraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
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.
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a health and medical sciences UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0;
and
(c) demonstrated adequate knowledge in two of the following health and/or medical science areas at a tertiary level:
anatomy, human biology, physiology, pharmacology, genetics, microbiology, genetics, immunology or biological chemistry.
OR
(d) assured pathway
OR
(e) indigenous pathway
Entry to a professional degree
The professional degrees of medicine, dentistry, podiatric medicine and pharmacy are offered at postgraduate level only. For application information relating to these degrees, visit our admissions page.
Ranking and Selection Process
(a) the admission requirements under Rule 4;
and
(b) an interview in which eligible applicants will be assessed based on the personal qualities considered desirable in podiatrists, with invitation to attend the interview based on Rule 4, in alignment with the interview quota for the year;
and
(c) the intake quota for that year;
and
(d) equal weighting of the GPA and interview.
OR
(e) assured pathway
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.
This course has higher ELC requirements. 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.
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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. Podiatrists are independent practitioners with the right to perform minor foot surgery, refer patients for relevant investigative tests and to administer drugs necessary for the treatment of podiatric conditions.
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 2024
- Wednesday 1 March 2023. Visit our Admissions Page for information on how to apply for the DPM.
- Thursday 31 August 2023 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
Graduate Pathways
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.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Course Accreditation
The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine is accredited by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an approved program of study for general registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
Evan Papadopoulos
Evan Papadopoulos
During my undergraduate degree at UWA I decided to continue on with postgraduate study, choosing a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine knowing the facilities and the opportunities that are presented to students. Podiatry as a career for me provides a comprehensive scope of practice in a specialised area of foot and ankle conditions, including paediatrics, sports medicine, diabetic care, minor surgical procedures and more.
One of the enjoyable aspects of studying Podiatric Medicine is the student cohort and staff become like a tight knit community and within the Podiatric clinic where the students spend a lot of their time, the professors, tutors and lecturers are approachable and supportive whilst providing guidance in a clinical setting.
Throughout my time at UWA, I have made lasting friendships which will be invaluable in years to come and I have also surpassed my personal academic expectations. After I graduate, I am excited for the prospects of a life-long career in Podiatry and eventually owning my own practice knowing UWA has prepared me with the expertise and knowledge to do so.
Pathway
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 our Bachelor degrees including the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. 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 up to two majors and a variety of elective units in your Bachelor degree.
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