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Bachelor of Podiatry
Podiatry covers how the lower limb from the knee down works, and how their problems are diagnosed and treated.
- How long it takes
- 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 56.1
- Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Includes a work placement
- Leads on to
- Podiatrist
- $70,200 (estimate) median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 5 providers
- VIC, QLD, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Podiatry asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in feet, ankles and lower limb health
- a calm and reassuring manner with patients
- good hand skills and attention to detail
- an interest in how the body moves and heals
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.
Jobs you can do with it
Podiatrist
Podiatrists assess and treat problems with the feet, ankles and lower legs, from sports injuries to the complications of diabetes.
What else you need
Complete a Board-approved podiatry programme and satisfy registration requirements. Podiatric surgery requires a separate specialist route. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.
Median pay$70,200 (estimate)
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 5 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 56.1 lowest
- (71.65 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
Adelaide University
Adelaide City, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 72.65 lowest
- (80.05 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
University of South Australia
City East, SA
4.3from 216 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 78.95 lowest
- (80.1 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
Queensland University of Technology
Kelvin Grove, QLD
4.5from 896 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 74 lowest
- (75.35 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $10,970 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Students are friendly and approachable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find staff less helpful
- Website for CQUniversity (opens in a new tab)
CQUniversity
Rockhampton, QLD
4.1from 999 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Enquiries can go unanswered
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Podiatry.
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Biomechanics and gait analysis
- Pharmacology and wound care
- Orthotics and footwear
- Clinical placements
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This is a bachelor degree in podiatry, preparing you to work in the field of podiatric care. The qualification details given do not set out the specific roles it leads to or the level of supervision involved.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose about what you need before enrolling.