Master of Podiatric Medicine

Why study the Master of Podiatric Medicine?

The UWS Master of Podiatric Medicine acknowledges the growing importance of podiatry in addressing chronic conditions, such as diabetes. Podiatrists are best known for treating common and complex problems that people experience with their feet. As a podiatrist, your patients range from children to active sportspeople to the ageing.

Podiatry deals with the diversity of foot and leg pathology. There is a large focus on footwear, from everyday wear to work wear and athletic shoes, as well as common problems such as ingrown toenails or bunions. Podiatrists consider the environments in which a patient works, lives and plays social or competitive sport, as the basis for treatments to improve comfort and health.

The Master of Podiatric Medicine course strongly emphasises development of evidence-based clinical and theoretical skills. The study of research methods and evidence-based practice are important components of the course. The focus on clinical skills, practical experience and specialised areas, gives you extensive hands-on training before graduating.

Career Opportunities

As a podiatrist you could work in urban or rural locations and:

• be engaged in sports medicine, helping athletes and social sportspeople to improve their performance and function
• be employed in a community centre to help the aged become more mobile
• work in a private practice, ensuring children have footwear that meets their needs
• be part of a hospital team, addressing problems relating to chronic diseases and acute problems such as diabetes
• undertake research, expanding understanding of podiatry
• continue your training and become a podiatric surgeon
• work in diverse government or community agencies, for example, community welfare, health services (including public health), research and development, policy development and analysis, human resources, cultural and heritage work

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.