Overview

There are learning opportunities in areas such as diagnostic investigations for the lower limb pathologies, high-risk foot, orthopaedic medicine, pharmacology for podiatric and surgical practice, and medical imaging of the foot and ankle as well as other modules such as fundamentals of advancing practice, critical analysis, evaluation and research methodologies.

This Advancing Practice in Podiatry course at Queen Margaret University is a part-time course that is delivered fully online. As online teaching is asynchronous (ie not delivered in real time), it is suited to you whatever time zone you live in and whatever your working hours.

Why QMU?

• Educationally and practice-relevant postgraduate framework: This award will enable those working as a podiatrist to develop their knowledge and skills and advance their practice.
• Flexible study options: The course offers flexibility that is responsive to individual needs and today’s culture of work and learning. Single module study is also available.
• Multi-professional learning and cross institutional input: Based on a model of collaborative multi-professional learning and housed in QMU's Division of Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Radiography, the Framework also offers opportunities to draw on expertise across the University on subjects such as leadership, social science and education.
• Make a difference to people’s lives: Framework modules will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge and contribute to the health of our nation and beyond.
• Theoretical and practically focused: Learning and teaching is underpinned by research, evidence and scholarship against the background of the current and evolving political and social landscape for health and wellbeing.