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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine via Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) (Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences Major) Assured Pathway

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUR056UniversityStudy area: HealthData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Crawley · WA

Course overview

Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)

The Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) is a practical degree providing learning across a broad area of health and medical disciplines, designed to articulate with UWA’s health professional degrees. Multiple specialisations within the biomedical disciplines are offered to enable breadth and depth of learning in your field of interest, including Aboriginal Health, Human Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology Microbiology and Pathology.

Why study this degree at UWA:

  • You’ll be taught by world-class researchers in cutting-edge laboratories and teaching spaces
  • You’ll learn from and network with many bright minds, including the state’s leading clinicians and biomedical scientists
  • You’ll engage with your fellow students and expert teaching academics from day one at UWA and in two units every semester, creating an exceptional cohort feel and student experience


Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) produces healthcare practitioners highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle. Podiatrists have the right to perform minor foot surgery, refer patients for investigative tests, and administer drugs necessary for treatment. Many podiatrists develop expertise in a specific area, such as sporting injuries or children's foot and leg problems

Why study this degree at UWA:

  • The DPM is the only course available in Australasia whereby students graduate with a Doctoral level training in medicine and surgery of the foot and ankle
  • The DPM course aims to produce highly skilled clinicians who are critical thinkers capable of high-level clinical practice in addition to the conduct and evaluation of medical and surgical research.
  • Hands on learning is optimised through access to world class surgical facilities and a dedicated student podiatric clinic

Course record

Majors

Any Biomedical Science undergraduate major can be taken however students wishing to study Podiatric Medicine are advised to complete the Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences (Extended Major) as part of their undergraduate degree.

Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences (Extended Major)

The Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences (Extended Major) is only available to students who are offered an Assured Pathway to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. It covers pre-clinical biomedical and podiatric health sciences and foundations of podiatric clinical skills. You will learn clinically relevant aspects of biomedical science and the principles of clinical reasoning to core podiatric medicine conditions. If successful in completing this extended major, students will be eligible for one year credit towards the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.

Career opportunities:

Podiatrist

Prerequisites:

  • Mathematics Applications ATAR OR higher-level mathematics OR a mathematics unit taken in the first year 
  • Chemistry ATAR OR a chemistry unit taken in the first year

Prerequisite subjects of your chosen major, interview (1)

(1) A competitive selection process will apply.

Recommended subjects:

The following ATAR or equivalent subjects are recommended, or may be taken as Level 1 university units:

  • Chemistry
  • Biology or Human Biology
  • Maths Applications or above
Other Information

Get career-ready with a UWA degree

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.

Career Opportunities
Podiatrist

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

36.2-38.4

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 7TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 24PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 65Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 185

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students16
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School leavers (ATAR)16 · 100%
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Secondary education0 · 0.00%
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International students0 · 0.00%
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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • CrawleyWAAugust 2026
  • CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
  • CrawleyWA