Postgraduate
Doctor of Podiatric Surgery
Contact us
Address
Corner of Park and Crawley Avenues Perth WA 6009
Telephone
(+61 8) 6488 4521
Frequently asked questions
Careers and further study
Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.
Career Pathways
Podiatrist
Fees and scholarships
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Postgraduate - fee paying 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.
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.
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 of Podiatric Medicine, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) minimum GPA of 5.0 or equivalent;
and
(c) unrestricted current registration as a podiatrist in Australia 1;
and
(d) One referee report from either a podiatric surgeon or orthopaedic/vascular surgeon;
and
(e) at least two years of relevant professional experience.
1 applicants must be eligible and remain registered for the duration of the course.
Ranking and Selection Process
(a) personal statement addressing; motivation to become a specialist podiatric surgeon; years of clinical experience and training and understanding of the role of podiatric surgeons in Australian and global health care systems;
and
(b) GPA;
and
(c) personal interview
Final ranking: GPA: Interview score : Personal statement score in the ratio 60:30:10
English competency
How to apply
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Course details
About The Course
Quick Details
- Available 2020
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 46 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
- Postgraduate
- 90830
- 064878E
Course Structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Application deadlines
Course Accreditation
School of Allied Health
