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MSc Podiatry and Leadership (pre-registration)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 2 years full-time - May and January start

Masters Degree Description

Advance your clinical expertise while developing the leadership capabilities needed to shape the future of podiatric practice. This course is designed to support your progression towards becoming a qualified podiatrist, combining hands-on experience with strategic insight into healthcare delivery.

Maximise your engagement through a blended approach, combining synchronous online learning, campus-based teaching and practice placements5. Some modules require up to five campus days for clinical skills, practical learning and peer collaboration. The assessments are designed to be authentic and inclusive with the intention of reflecting real-world professional practice.

The first placement block includes around five weeks on campus in Coventry. Where possible, subsequent placements are allocated closer to your home address5. During campus attendance, you’ll benefit from access to our skills suites, specialist equipment and simulation facilities.

Start dates:

  • May 2026
  • January 2027

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent), preferably in a health or science-related subject. Other degree-level qualifications may be considered, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. It is expected that you have undertaken some podiatry work experience prior to embarking on the programme. This will be discussed at interview and may be recommended prior to starting the course.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

A range of financial support is available for postgraduate study including loans, flexible payment options, discounts and scholarships.

Student Destinations

A range of career progression opportunities exist in podiatry, making this an attractive and flexible career pathway for mature learners. Graduates could opt to work for the NHS and others may choose the independent sector, or a blend of both. Other opportunities exist within industry, education delivery and post-registration study.

Module Details

Year 1:

Becoming a Professional Practitioner — 15 credits
Anatomy and Physiology Applied to the Lower Limb — 15 credits
Placement 1 — Foundation Skills for Podiatrists — 15 credits
Pathology and Pharmacology Applied to Podiatric Practice — 15 credits
Placement 2 — General Podiatric Practice— 15 credits
Evaluating Evidence within Health and Care — 15 credits

Year 2:

Lower Limb Function and Applied Biomechanics — 15 credits
Placement 3 — Evolving Practice — 15 credits
Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional — 15 credits
Complex Case Management and Surgical Approaches — 15 credits
The Evidence-based Practitioner: Professional Project — 15 credits
Placement 4 — Extending Practice — 15 credits

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