The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree is an exciting new course, designed to produce highly trained and competent podiatrists who are well prepared to commence clinical practice as primary contact health care practitioners in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle.

Course outline

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a podiatrist in all Australian states and territories, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Professional pathway

Undergraduate degree (3 years*): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (see specific entry requirements above)

Postgraduate degree (3 years): Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

*Students who undertake a BPhil(Hons) will take four years to complete their undergraduate degree.

Admission requirements

In addition to the University’s requirement for English language competence, entry to the DPM will be based upon completion of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree with:

Domestic Applicants

• Grade Point Average of at least 5.5 (weighted average of approximately 65 per cent)
• Minimum GAMSAT score of 50 overall and 50 in each section
  

International Applicants

• Grade Point Average of at least 5.5 (weighted average of approximately 65 per cent)
• Minimum GAMSAT score of 50 overall and 50 in each section OR
• MCAT with 8(Verbal Reasoning), 8 (Physical Sciences, M(Writing Sample), 9 (Biological Sciences)
  

English Language Competence

All UWA doctorate programs have a necessary minimum level of competence in English.

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