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Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems, improving people's mobility and quality of life.
You'll need to complete a degree in podiatry approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). If you already have a degree in a healthcare or science related subject, you can apply for an accelerated degree in podiatry. You'll usually need 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including biology.
Volunteering
You'll find it helpful to get some paid or voluntary experience in the health or care sector before you apply for a course. You'll need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council.
You'll need:
As part of your day-to-day tasks, you could:
You could focus on a specialist area like surgery or orthotics, designing and fitting appliances like braces and in-shoe correction aids. You could join a professional body to get access to training in areas like nail surgery, diabetes and wound care. You could set up your own practice. Some people combine this with part-time working in the NHS. You could study for a Master’s (MSc) or PhD and move into research or teaching.
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