Bachelor of Podiatry
Undergraduate
2025
You're considered an International student if you are:
Undergraduate
2025
IBOP
None
SACE Stage 2 Biology
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
More info
AUD$ 44,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
008312G
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
OR
Work and life experience
Bangladesh HSC | 4.5 |
Canada High School (OSSD) | 80 |
Eynesbury FSP | 390 |
German Abitur | 2.8 |
Kenya KCSE (average) | A- |
Malaysia STPM (best 3) | 10 |
Malaysia UEC | 24 |
Norway GPA | 4.5 |
Pakistan HSSC | 85 |
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) | 10 |
Sweden GPA | 16 |
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board | 10 |
Vietnam | 9 |
Australia | 87 |
IB (best 6) | 30 |
USA SAT (1600) | 1350 |
India (best 4) State Board | 85 |
India (best 4) Central Board | 75 |
HKDSE | 18 |
Nepal NEB | 3.01 |
Step into a rewarding career in health by studying the Bachelor of Podiatry. In this four-year degree, you’ll develop the expertise to diagnose, manage and treat any disorders affecting the foot, ankle and lower limb, using multiple branches of healthcare.
Feet are complex and sensitive pieces of machinery that play a key role in the body’s overall health. Podiatrists provide end-to-end care for any afflictions impacting the lower half of your body, ranging from managing bone and joint disorders to neurological and circulatory diseases.
You’ll graduate ready to be registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia, and can begin practising as an allied health professional. Pursue careers in a wide range of environments, such as working with children, sports and biomechanics, disability, rehabilitation, aged care, chronic illness and high-risk settings, and more.
High achieving students may be considered for the Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) during their third year of study. This is your opportunity to advance your research capacity by completing a research project under the supervision of an experienced researcher.
Students who undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required for their degree, such as field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate they meet mandatory pre-placement conditional requirements. These include criminal history clearance, child related employment clearance and immunisation requirements.
Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit for information on key requirements, and to access the full student checklists.
All students enrolled in a program leading to professional registration must be registered with the relevant national board. The registration process is undertaken by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with the University providing notification to AHPRA following enrolment in the program.
The Bachelor of Podiatry will teach you the skills to diagnose, manage and treat any disorders affecting the foot, ankle and lower limb. You’ll learn advanced skills in the theoretical and practical aspects of podiatry, as well as the physical, biological and social sciences relevant to allied health to provide patient-centred, end-to-end care.
UniSA's curriculum prepares you to meet the full scope of a podiatrist’s practice. You’ll begin studying foundational medical sciences in areas including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, disease groups and conditions. You’ll also learn determinants of health and advanced communication skills, with opportunities to collaborate with other allied health students studying physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and exercise physiology.
You’ll expand your knowledge to deliver comprehensive and holistic assessment and management of patient conditions, as well as learn clinical practice skills including surgery, pharmacology and medicine use, orthopaedic management, wound management, high risk care, chronic condition management, sporting injuries, musculoskeletal problems, practice management, and more.
Benefit from experiential learning through clinical placements, and learn how to provide services to the community in our on-campus podiatry clinics. You’ll also have opportunity to practise your skills and build your confidence in safe environments, using innovative teaching technologies such as 3D printed feet to practise your scalpel skills.
You’ll graduate with qualifications to work as both an autonomous practitioner, and as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will be able to deliver holistic, end-to-end care for afflictions impacting the lower half of the body.
In this degree, you’ll gain the in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for a rewarding health career as a podiatrist. With patient-centred care at the heart of your practise, you’ll graduate prepared to meet the full breadth of the podiatry profession including surgery, sports injuries and related biomechanics, paediatrics and high-risk foot conditions.
You’ll learn in dedicated facilities, including our on-campus manufacturing laboratory which has a plaster room and grinder room. This is where you’ll learn how to create orthotics, casts and insoles, as well as how to modify shoes. You’ll also get to use the latest technologies, like digital scanners to capture foot characteristics, and practise your scalpel skills on 3D printed feet.
You will graduate ready to be registered and begin practising as a podiatrist by the Podiatry Board of Australia. Your job prospects are vast and can be applied to both private and public sectors – ranging from working in a public health hospital, to working with children and with the NDIS, to setting up your own private practice.
Gain insight into the fulfilling career of UniSA Podiatry graduate, Ereena Torpey, who works as a Senior Podiatrist in Adelaide, South Australia.
Registered podiatrists are a growing part of Australia’s allied health workforce, who are the leading providers of primary health care.1 Podiatrists have strong employment outcomes and future demand, having provided 3.6 million services of 27 million Medicare-subsidised allied health services provided in 2022-23.2
Podiatrists can work autonomously as individual care providers, or as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team managing and treating chronic conditions and disorders that affect the entire body.
Registered podiatrists are employed in a vast range of settings, including:
Podiatrists qualified to practice in Australia can also work overseas.
1Future focused primary health care: Australia’s Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan 2022–2032. 2Australia’s health 2024: topic summaries: Health status. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
The program is recognised for registration as a Podiatrist by the Podiatry Board of Australia.
How to apply for international students will give you helpful information about the application process at the University of South Australia. When you are ready, apply through our International Application System. If you would like to talk to someone near you about studying at the University of South Australia, we have agents all over the world who can assist you. Find an Education Agent in your country.
Australian
There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:
International
There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
Recipients can get a 50% reduction on tuition fees for up to four years of full-time study for selected degrees.
Recipients can get a 15% reduction on tuition fees for the duration of their chosen degree.
As a UniSA student, you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.
Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform. We have health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and great student lounges. You will also gain access to a range of community clinics, which provide professional and cost effective services in areas of health, business, law and psychology. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and lots more.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
As a podiatry student you’ll have access to:
You’ll also have access to a range of interesting on-campus spaces including modern lecture theatres, collaborative teaching rooms and relaxed student lounges.
With over two decades of experience podiatry education, research and clinical practice, I am dedicated to supporting the next generation of podiatrists and promoting advanced learning in the field. I am a registered clinician actively involved with industry, and this engagement is reflected in my teaching. I aim to have our students graduate confident to work across the full scope of practice that podiatry offers, which can range from children’s health, gait and foot function issues, surgical practice, foot lesions and prescribing of appropriate medications, footwear design and disability.
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees.
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.
We also have many events throughout the year in Australia and overseas where you can speak with UniSA representatives about your area of interest. View our calendar of events in your home country by selecting the 'International' filter.
Hear from Bachelor of Podiatry graduate Tom about his rural podiatry placement in Clare.
Bachelor of Podiatry graduate Thomas Fitzpatrick working in paediatric care.
Bachelor of Podiatry graduate Ereena Torpey working with a patient in high risk care.
Bachelor of Podiatry graduate Angus Burns working in a podiatry clinic.
Students studying in the anatomy laboratory at City East campus.
Students working with a patient in a UniSA Health Clinic.