1. University of Western Australia
  2. Program
  3. Phd
  4. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

3 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Western Australia

Program Overview

Most graduate podiatrists will work in private practice, clinics or hospitals and see an interesting and wide range of patients with foot and leg problems often associated with other medical conditions. Many podiatrists develop expertise in a specific area of podiatry, such as the management of sporting injuries or podiatric biomechanics, treatment of the high-risk foot, the elderly or children's foot and leg problems. Podiatrists are independent practitioners with the right to perform minor foot surgery, refer patients for relevant investigative tests and to administer drugs necessary for the treatment of podiatric conditions.

Program Key Stats

$55700 (Annual cost)
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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.5; and a Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) overall score of at least 50 and no section score less than 50 for domestic applicants; a Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score of 123/123/123/123 for international applicants; completed a human biology, animal biology, physiology, pharmacology, genetics or microbiology unit at a tertiary level; and completed a chemistry or biological chemistry unit at a tertiary level; English language competence; Test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Podiatrist
  • Physician
  • Exercise and Health
  • Surgeon
  • Health Researcher

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