Postgraduate
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
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Fees and scholarships
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Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.
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Postgraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.
Cost of living
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 UWA grade point average of at least 5.0;
and
(c)(i) a Graduate Medical School Admissions Test overall score of at least 50 and no section score less than 50 for domestic applicants; or
(ii) a Medical College Admission Test score of at least 8/8/8 prior to April 2015, or 123/123/123/123 after April 2015 for international applicants; or
(iii) completed a human biology, animal biology, physiology, pharmacology, genetics or microbiology unit at a tertiary level; and completed a chemistry or biological chemistry unit at a tertiary level.
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.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available 2021
- 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
- 90870
- 075343A
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
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Top reasons to study Podiatric Medicine at UWA
- The DPM is the only course available in Australasia whereby students graduate with a Doctoral 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.
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.
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School leaver pathway
If you already know what you’d like to study, our Direct 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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