Doctor of Podiatry

Doctorate (PhD)

This course provides additional theoretical and clinical knowledge in podiatric medicine and surgery beyond the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.

Key details

Degree Type

Doctorate (PhD)

Course Code

90820, 064876G

Study Mode

In person

About this course

Topics in this course include biostatistics and research methodology, practical aspects of extended patient care and patient-oriented research, including the ethics and communication of research, resulting in publication of an original thesis.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
and
(b) at least one year's relevant professional experience.

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
and
(b) at least one year's relevant professional experience.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Research and coursework supplementary form

Applicants to this course are required to submit a completed Research and Coursework Supplementary Form [PDF, 385KB] when applying.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Research and coursework supplementary form

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.

Career Pathways

This degree will provide a high level, professional qualification for podiatrists wishing to further their postgraduate career.

Career Pathways This degree will provide a high level, professional qualification for podiatrists wishing to further their postgraduate career.

Further Study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Further Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course structure

Core - Group A

Take all units (48 points):

Option - Group B

Take unit(s) to the value of 96 points:

The University of Western Australia (UWA)