Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine
You will be part of the 4-year Podiatry program delivered jointly with Western Sydney University. You will have the opportunity to apply for the new program component focusing on administering medicine to patients.
The program includes jointly taught podiatry subjects with practical work completed at the student’s home institution.
The JPP offers real-life experience under experienced podiatrists' guidance. You'll work in advanced clinics, using modern technologies for diagnosis and treatment. Specialist clinic area will cover surgery, paediatrics, sports injuries, and more.
Podiatrists care for lower limbs, addressing hips, knees, foot and ankle pain that affects all ages and lifestyles. This pain can lead to discomfort in the back and joints by altering how you stand, walk, and run. Podiatrists are crucial for sports injuries, paediatric concerns, diabetes, and more. Due to shortages, the field's demand is strong, as noted on the government's Skills Priority List.
Campus Information
Central Coast
UON Central Coast is proud to celebrate over 25 years of world-class teaching, learning and research in our region. During this time, a strong community of career-ready students has flourished, with the campus shaping graduates into key members of our local area - and the world. Situated just two minutes from the M1 Pacific Motorway, UON Central Coast is conveniently located and provides a range of flexible courses to suit a busy, modern lifestyle.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career-ready placements mean real on-the-job experience for our students. These powerful experiences happen in partnership with industry, community, and government. It helps our students forge strong relationships that prepare them not only for their future workplace, but also for life after they graduate.
Opportunity identified
Career-ready placement enquiry submitted through online form, email or phone call.
Connection facilitated
Enquiry forwarded and introduction made to appropriate academic contact.
Student selection
Student selection process undertaken to match appropriate student to the opportunity.
Induction and commencement
Placement documents submitted, student induction completed and placement commences.
Support and review
Ongoing support provided by the university and placement review.
The University is committed to developing work-ready graduates through a variety of career-ready placement activities.
Workplace immersion
- Students take on experiences relevant to the studies ‘in the workplace’ of the placement organisation, under the guidance of a placement supervisor (e.g. internships and clinical placements).
Industry impact
- Students collaborate on industry-linked projects, working to produce specific deliverables for the partner organisation, who acts as a mentor and client, under the supervision of the University.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
?Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
Undergraduate admissions: Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0 or equivalent. Students should have completed at least one year of full time study at a university or other institution of higher education.
IELTS
7.0
(No subtest below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT
64 - 78
No subtest below:
R: 13 - 18
L: 12 - 19
S: 18 - 19
W: 21 - 23
Duolingo English Test (DET)
110
PTE Academic
50
For More Information Please Connect To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 116127K
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
176180 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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