Podiatric Medicine - Pre - Registration

This new programme is designed to appeal to healthcare and other professionals who hold degrees in cognate areas, leveraging their existing expertise and providing a versatile pathway into the field of Podiatric Medicine. The pre-registration course in Podiatric Medicine aims to train high calibre, competent HSCP graduates, to level 9, who can, from the point of graduation demonstrate high level skills that will enable them to become ACPs and managers/ leaders.



The programme’s mission statement is: "To develop caring, patient-centric, highly skilled graduates who are knowledgeable, innovative, autonomous and competent practitioners who apply a scientific and evidence-based approach to podiatric medicine".

Year 1 (90 Credits)



Required PO1106: Healthcare Leadership & Professional Practice 1 - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required PO1105: Integumentary System - 15 Credits - Semester 1

Required PO1104: Human Motion & Biomechanics - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required PO1103: Applied Physiology - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required SI317: Human Body Function - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required AN230: Human Body Structure - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required PO1101: Podiatric Medicine Practice 1 - 30 Credits - Semester 1

Required AN112: Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Pre-requisites and co-requisites



Mature learners who have a minimum of a 2.1 Degree in cognate* disciplines in Ireland, UK and Europe.



Graduates with an equivalent to a University of Galway minimum 2.1 Degree in cognate* disciplines in Ireland, UK and Europe.



Mature learners who may already be in healthcare and want to specialise in Podiatric Medicine and FastTrack their qualification in 2 years.



International students with a minimum of an equivalent University of Galway 2.1 degree who would prefer the option of 2 years study over the traditional 4-year model.



IELTS of 6.5 overall with no component less than 6.0.



Before entering the Degree programme every student must furnish Garda Clearance. This is organised through the Undergraduate Admissions Office on entering the University. Failure to obtain clearance will result in the student being unable to access practice education placements which are a core requirement of the programme.



Students also require mandatory vaccinations as part of a health care programme, which are part of pre-placement medical requirements for practice.

2 Years



1GPM1 (Year 1), 2GPM1 (Year 2)

Next start date September 2026

Graduates will benefit in several ways for their career and will provide an excellent foundation for a long-term career as a podiatrist. There is an established and successful career pathway for Podiatry practitioners, and a high demand for recruitment nationally and internationally. Typically, qualified Podiatrists registered professionally can establish private clinics, or work within public healthcare services.



Qualified podiatrists can work in a wide range of healthcare settings both in Ireland and internationally (in countries where the qualification is recognised). In Ireland, podiatrists are employed within the HSE across acute hospitals and primary care services and working in private practice.



Podiatry offers excellent flexibility, with opportunities to tailor working hours and roles to suit individual lifestyles and interests. Because the profession is highly versatile, many podiatrists combine public and private practice or develop specialised skill sets throughout their careers.



There is a strong and growing demand for podiatrists in Ireland and around the world, and most graduates secure employment soon after completing their studies.