Online Courses Handbook 2003

302493 v.2 Master of Podiatry

Introduction
This course is designed to produce podiatrists who have improved diagnostic skills, are sensitive to the needs of consumers of podiatric services and have the capacity to develop the profession through research and evidence based practice.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree or equivalent, in Podiatry or Chiropody from a recognised tertiary institution, an academic record with a semester weighted average (SWA) of 70 per cent or better together with a minimum of one year of relevant work experience. Applications from Podiatrists currently holding a Graduate Certificate in Podiatry from Curtin will also be considered. Places are restricted with selection made on the basis of academic record, experience and demonstrated commitment to continuing education.

Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is three semesters full-time study or equivalent part time. Not all units are offered each year so only part time distance education mode is available with students taking up to six years to complete.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Podiatry or the Postgraduate Diploma in Podiatry may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Headof School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation
The course is taught within standard semesters except that students are required to work on their research projects during the non-contact weeks and during the inter-semester break.

Professional Recognition
The course is recognised by the Podiatry Board of Australia as an academic qualification. The program is recommended as the pre-requisite for fellowship of the Australian College of Surgical Podiatrists.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13152 v.2 Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0

300304 v.2 Podiatric Biomechanics 587 4.0 25.0

300305 v.3 Podiatric Medicine 588 4.0 25.0

300306 v.3 Podopaediatrics 588 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10782 v.3 Podiatric Medical Imaging 600 4.0 25.0

11069 v.4 Podiatric Pharmacology 651 4.0 25.0

304135 v.2 Clinical Pathology 632 4.0 25.0

6103 v.7 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 582 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

SELECT 2 ELECTIVES 50.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

11073 v.4 * Advanced Podiatric Pharmacology 694 4.0 25.0

304137 v.2 * Podiatric Surgical Theory 551 4.0 25.0

305926 v.1 * Professional Podiatric Project 650 18.0 50.0

* Year Two - Any two optional units must be studied, elective units are selected in consultation with the Head of Department.

NB Year One - One of the units in each semester may be substituted for an elective unit to be chosen from the School of Physiotherapy and Division of Health Sciences, in consultation with the Head of Department.