This is the most established podiatry course in Victoria, currently training a large proportion of Australia's podiatry students. You'll develop best-practice skills in the treatment and prevention of foot and ankle disorders, ultimately leading to registration as a professional podiatrist. During first and second year, you'll acquire an understanding of the role of health professionals in the community and look at the fundamentals of human biosciences along with the factors that influence health. You'll also begin to develop podiatric skills, learn about medical assessment and management, and gain a deeper understanding of complex conditions like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. During third and fourth year, you'll put what you've learnt into practice with placements in our on-campus podiatry clinic and in settings like hospitals, community health centres and private practice. This gives you direct experience treating patients under the guidance of a qualified clinician. The course structure lets you complete the required subjects for this four-and-a-half year degree in only four years.

Our theoretical and clinical subjects prepare you for careers in areas like pediatrics and sports injury management as well as in specialist fields such as foot and ankle surgery. You'll be ready to treat people of all ages and be eligible to work overseas in some countries. Our graduates work in public and private practice, community health centres, hospitals and in academia.