Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Podiatry (Honours)

1. The course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Podiatry shall be of three years' duration.

2. Candidates for admission must satisfy the Regulations for Admission to Degree Courses as specified in Section IV of the General Regulations. In addition they must normally offer at least two A level passes and five GCSE passes at Grade C or above. English Language, Mathematics and a science subject must be offered either at A level or GCSE. Mature candidates or candidates with other academically equivalent qualifications are considered on their merit. Admission to and continuation on the course is subject to specific health requirements and consideration of criminal convictions. Students are required to inform the Head of School of health problems and criminal convictions relevant to future employment as a health professional.

3. All candidates registered for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Podiatry shall be candidates for an Honours degree.

4. In order to qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Podiatry candidates must
   1. have satisfied the entry requirement
   2. have followed the three year curriculum and passed all the required assessments and examinations
   3. Have completed to pass level all practical work, clinical placements and other coursework as required.

5. Progress from one year of the course to the next will depend on the successful completion of the appropriate examination and coursework requirements and the satisfactory completion of clinical work and placements.

6. The first year of the curriculum shall extend over thirty weeks and comprise:
   modules in Human Structure and Function (3), Professional Practice (1), Computing and Numeracy (1), Podiatry (1), Interprofessional Studies (1).
   Clinical Education modules (2), including placements, contribute a minimum of 250 hours.

7. The second year of the curriculum shall extend over thirty weeks and comprise:
   modules in Pathophysiology (1), Microbiology and Pharmacology (1), Research Methods (1), Podiatry (1), Interprofessional Studies (1).
   Clinical Education modules (4) contribute a minimum of 400 hours, including a 2 week national placement.
   

8. The third year of the curriculm shall extend over thirty weeks and comprise:
   modules in Podiatry 3 (medicine and surgery and health policy)(1), a Research Project (2), Interprofessional Studies (1).
   Clinical Education modules (4) contribute a minimum of 400 hours together with a series of specialist clinical placements.

9. In each year students shall be examined by means of in-course assessments, clinical assessments and formal examinations. A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners will normally be re-examined during the second semester or the following summer vacation. Failure at re-examination will normally result in a recommendation for termination of course. In exceptional circumstances, the examination board may allow retake of an entire level, although this opportunity will only be permitted on one occasion. A candidate will be required to pass all modules within each year in order to progress to the next year of the course.

10. The degree with honours will normally be the only award made. However, a Pass degree with eligibility for state registration, may be awarded if a Student has:
    1. Passed at least six level 3 modules as specified with validated course document.
    2. Gained an average of 40% at level 3.

11. To graduate from the programme, students must have attended satisfactorily all clinical components including the required 1050 clinical hours.

12. A list of successful candidates will be issued with their full names in alphabetical order arranged in the following classes and divisions: First Class, Second Class (Upper Division), Second Class (Lower Division), Third Class, and a Pass degree.