Podiatry

A Brighton Podiatry degree will prepare you for a rewarding career where you’ll have a positive impact on health and wellbeing as you assess, diagnose and treat conditions related to the feet, ankles and lower limbs.

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Podiatry, ensuring you’ll gain all the knowledge and skills needed for professional practice. Successful completion of the degree means you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration and practice as a podiatrist.

At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Clinical placements in each year of the degree will give you essential experience of working in the NHS and other settings such as private practices, podiatry specialisms, research, education and leadership. You’ll also gain plenty of hands-on experience at university using our specialist facilities which include orthotics manufacturing and a podiatry simulation suite so you can learn and practise practical skills before you work with real patients and clients.

Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.  

Brighton’s podiatry graduates have successful careers working in the NHS and the private sector with many setting up their own practice. The Graduate Outcomes survey found that 100% of our podiatry graduates were in work, with 90% of working in highly skilled work as health professionals, 15 months after their degree.   

Top reasons to choose this course
• Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Podiatry.



• Specialist facilities including a podiatry simulation suite and orthotics manufacturing.



• Gain practical clinical experience to develop your skills and knowledge throughout the degree.



• Opportunities to learn alongside students on physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy courses.



• Non-repayable grant of at least £6,000 each academic year.



Why Brighton is a great place to study Podiatry
Brighton is less than an hour from central London and has been named one of the 50 best cities in the world and the happiest city in the UK by Time Out. 

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. 100% of courses offer work experience, and opportunities like placements and study abroad will make your CV stand out. Almost 9 out of 10 of Brighton’s UK graduates are working or studying just 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes, 2025).

Located on the south coast, students benefit from living and studying in the 3rd best city in the UK (Time Out). It’s independent and inclusive; a place where everyone belongs. The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round.

The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university.

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