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Entry requirements
Students registered on this named award will be podiatrists registered with the Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC ). However , the individual modules are available to healthcare professionals with an interest in the area . Candidates should have the relevant honours degree . Those with a professional diploma or unclassified degree should have at least two years ’ professional experience and be able to demonstrate a portfolio of continued professional development .
International : Where your honours degree has not been studied in English , you will be required to take an IELTS test receiving an overall score of 6.5 and no individual component score below 6.0 .
Other information
Exit awards : MSc ( 180 credits )/ PgDip ( 120 credits )
Single module study : Available . Register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest . Contact John Veto for further information .
Delivery : At both QMU and GCU , plus online learning
Duration : 3 – 5 years part-time
Start date : January 2021 and January 2022
Application deadline : None . See pages 153-154 for more information on how to apply .
Fees : See pages 160-161
More information : John Veto ( jveto @ qmu . ac . uk ), Programme Leader or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
Why QMU ?
This course is fully accredited by the College of Podiatrists .
This is a collaborative course offered jointly by QMU and Glasgow Caledonian University , allowing you to benefit from the expertise of both institutions .
You will gain invaluable specialist insight and guidance from consultant podiatric surgeons .
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