Course Overview

About This Course

Honours is a key early step in the path to leadership in the profession and opens up the world of research, without taking any longer to complete the degree. The honours program encourages independent learning, develops research skills and provides an opportunity for deeper investigation in the major field of study. As a high achieving student you may apply for entry into the Honours program in year 3 of your Bachelor degree. You then begin advanced research training in the latter half of year 3. Clinical placements and an honours thesis are completed during the fourth year of the program. The thesis presents research that addresses real podiatric problems and education across the lifespan. This research will be conducted under the supervision of experienced academic researchers. Podiatrists are best known for treating problems that people commonly experience with their feet, but they are increasingly playing an important role in addressing chronic conditions, such as diabetes. As a podiatrist, your patients can range from children to active sportspeople to the elderly. Graduates from this program will be equipped with extensive clinical practice experience and accredited by the Podiatry Board of Australia. The Honours program is available to high achieving students in the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Duration

Full Time: 4 Years

Intakes

Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027)

Study Mode

Full Time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Tertiary Education: Admission is through direct application to the university - applications are directed to the School of Health Sciences. Students must have completed 200 credit points in the first 2.5 years of the Western Sydney University Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine program and achieved a GPA of 5.0 or greater. Admission is in accordance with the Curriculum Design and Approvals Procedure - Honours
English Language Proficiency: International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/international/home/apply/admissions/entry_requirements For courses that will lead to AHPRA registered careers and students studying Sport and Exercise Science and Speech Pathology, students are required to have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 7.0 in Speaking and Listening, and 6.5 in Writing and Reading or equivalents, in an acceptable language test.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

Sports podiatry
Paediatrics
Teaching
Academia and Research
Management

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council (ANZPAC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ANZPAC

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units31 units

REHA3052

Prescribing Theory and Application for Podiatrists

Core — 10 credit points

HLTH2003

Biomechanics

Core — 10 credit points

REHA4005

Clinical and Professional Practice (Honours)

Core — 20 credit points

REHA4017

Podiatric Paediatrics and Sports Medicine

Core — 10 credit points

REHA4019

Podiatric Practice 4

Core — 10 credit points

REHA4018

Podiatric Practice 3

Core — 10 credit points

REHA3028

Podiatric Practice 1

Core — 10 credit points

REHA4021

The High Risk Foot

Core — 10 credit points

REHA2005

Pathomechanics and Podiatric Medicine

Core — 10 credit points

NATS1022

Functional Anatomy

Core — 10 credit points

REHA3030

Podiatric Surgery

Core — 10 credit points

REHA4033

Honours Research 2 (Podiatric Medicine)

Core — 20 credit points

REHA1003

Introduction to Podiatry

Core — 10 credit points

BEHV1014

Psychology and Health

Core — 10 credit points

NATS2008

Clinical Pharmacology

Core — 10 credit points

PUBH4001

Evidence in Professional Reasoning (Honours)

Core — 10 credit points

REHA2003

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Imaging

Core — 10 credit points

PUBH2005

Culture, Diversity and Health

Core — 10 credit points

COMM1007

Communication in Health

Core — 10 credit points

HLTH1013

Professional Competencies in Health

Core — 10 credit points

REHA4037

Rheumatology and Gerontology

Core — 10 credit points

HLTH2024

Research Methods in Health

Core — 10 credit points

PUBH1006

Population Health and Society

Core — 10 credit points

NATS1009

Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

Core — 10 credit points

REHA4031

Honours Research 1

Core — 20 credit points

REHA3029

Podiatric Practice 2

Core — 10 credit points

REHA3027

Pharmacology for Podiatrists

Core — 10 credit points

NATS2038

Pathophysiology 1

Core — 10 credit points

HLTH1012

Evidence in Health

Core — 10 credit points

NATS1010

Human Anatomy and Physiology 2

Core — 10 credit points

REHA2007

Podiatry Pre-Clinical

Core — 10 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enter the Honours program and when does it begin?

As a high achieving student you may apply for entry into the Honours program in year 3 of your Bachelor degree. You then begin advanced research training in the latter half of year 3. Clinical placements and an honours thesis are completed during the fourth year of the program.

Is the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) accredited?

Yes. The Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) has been accredited by the Podiatry Board of Australia, and students are eligible to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Note that an application to include endorsement for scheduled medicines as part of the program has been submitted to the Podiatry Accreditation Committee but has not yet been accredited.

What is the honours thesis about?

The thesis presents research that addresses real podiatric problems and education across the lifespan. This research will be conducted under the supervision of experienced academic researchers.

What are the GPA requirements to be eligible for the Honours program?

Students must have achieved a GPA of 5.0 or greater after completing 200 credit points in the first 2.5 years of the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine program. Students with a GPA in the range of 4.5-5.0 and a credit average in subjects completed in Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine levels 2 and 3 will also be considered, in accordance with the Honours Policy clause 13 and the Graduations Policy clause 53.

What are the domestic fees for this program?

Domestic students may be eligible for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), with an indicative annual fee from $11,885.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level — Intern / PGY1 (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career — Resident / Registrar (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $160,000 per year

Mid-Level — GP / Junior Specialist (5-10 years)AUD $160,000 to $300,000 per year

Career Paths

Intern / Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) DoctorResident Medical Officer (RMO)General Practitioner (GP)Rural GeneralistEmergency Medicine Physician

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosis and patient assessmentMedical history taking and physical examinationEvidence-based clinical reasoning and decision-makingPharmacology and safe prescribing practicesProcedural and surgical skills

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