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Pre-Registration (MSc Podiatric Medicine)

College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences

Course Code: 1GPM1 (Year 1), 2GPM1 (Year 2)

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Course Overview

This new programme is designed to appeal to healthcare and other professionals who hold degrees in cognate areas, leveraging their existing expertise and providing a versatile pathway into the field of Podiatric Medicine. The pre-registration course in Podiatric Medicine aims to train high calibre, competent HSCP graduates, to level 9, who can, from the point of graduation demonstrate high level skills that will enable them to become ACPs and managers/ leaders. 

 The MSc. Podiatric Medicine (Pre-registration) programme aims to:  

  • Prepare students for the demands of a career in podiatric medicine and the rapidly changing nature of podiatric practice.  
  • Allow students to develop a high level of clinical competence, enabling them to meet the requirements of CORU and be eligible for registration and membership of the professional body in Ireland.  
  • To equip students with the necessary knowledge and clinical skills to meet international standards for overseas recognition of the B.Sc. Podiatric Medicine degree in those countries where the B.Sc. is the national standard.  
  • Provide a comprehensive, excellent, academic and clinical teaching programme with integration of theory into the clinical practice setting.  
  • Provide clinical placements that span the spectrum of podiatric medicine: The clinical teaching programme involves experience with patients from various medical/ surgical disciplines; this ensures a high level of quality practice education for students.  
  • Provide a range of clinical placement opportunities within the public and private sectors; offering over 1000 hours of high quality clinical placements.  
  • Provide a student-centred supportive environment in which the students’ knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes are developed and enhanced leading to a high level of clinical competence.  
  • Allow opportunity to explore, analyse and critically assess the practice and the role of Podiatric medicine within local, national and international inter- professional healthcare settings. This will ensure that the experiences and opportunities in the learning environment are relevant to their future careers and personal development.  
  • Prepare students to anticipate, adapt, influence and respond to future changes in service delivery and encourage them to become future educators and leaders of the profession. This preparation is achieved through research strategies, financial, political, professional and knowledge of management.  
  • Produce graduates who are reflective practitioners and have a strong ethos for continuous professional development and a firm commitment to lifelong learning.  

Applications and Selections

This new programme is designed to appeal to healthcare and other professionals who hold degrees or experience in cognate areas, leveraging their existing expertise and providing a versatile pathway into the field of Podiatric Medicine. Therefore, recruitment onto the programme will be determined by:

  1. Level 1 Screening- Selection and recruitment criteria. This will be used as a selection criteria to progress suitable candidates to interview stage. 
  2. Interview stage - candidates will be interviewed.
  3. Level 2 Screening- Post interview, candidates’ performance at interview will be entered onto the Interview matrix document and successful candidates will then be identified for recruitment onto the programme. 

Documentation that is required to be uploaded as part of the application process

  • Official qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-University of Galway applicants and for University of Galway graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from University of Galway. Applicants who have still to graduate must upload final transcripts on receipt.
  • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of English language competency. (IELTS of 6.5 overall with no component less than 6.0)
  • Personal statement: all applicants must enclose a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme, outlining experience and transferrable skills, and overall how it fits into your career objectives.
  • Passport or Birth certificate:—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be submitted.
  • Current CV
  • Two written references (One professional and ideally one academic)

Application Process:

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Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.  

 

Who Teaches this Course

Programme Director:  

Ms. Amanda Walsh

Discipline of Podiatric Medicine, School of Health Sciences, CMNHS 

Email: amanda.walsh@universityofgalway.ie  

Tel: +353 91 494183

 

Year 1: The teaching will be primarily delivered by members of the Podiatry teaching team, with input from external disciplines within the university (e.g., Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology) for some modules/ units. 

 

Year 2: The teaching will be primarily delivered by members of the Podiatry teaching team, with input from external disciplines within the university (e.g., Pharmacology). 

Requirements and Assessment

Documentation that is required to be uploaded as part of the application process

  • Official qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-University of Galway applicants and for University of Galway graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from University of Galway. Applicants who have still to graduate must upload final transcripts on receipt.
  • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of English language competency. (IELTS of 6.5 overall with no component less than 6.0)
  • Personal statement: all applicants must enclose a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme, outlining experience and transferrable skills, and overall how it fits into your career objectives.
  • Passport or Birth certificate:—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be submitted.
  • Current CV
  • Two written references (One professional and ideally one academic)

Our Current Students Say

Rachael

Rachael Maloney |   Student of Podiatric Medicine

I love this course! It is challenging, but the modules are very interesting, and the lecturers are so supportive. I’ve particularly enjoyed the hands-on experience in the Clinical Skills Lab, which has been fantastic preparation for clinical placement. The small class size and the diverse backgrounds of the teaching staff have really broadened my perspective on career opportunities and specialisations after graduation. My advice to prospective students is to watch the online webinars and, if possible, shadow a Podiatrist to gain insight into the profession. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the university staff—they’re extremely helpful and happy to answer any questions.

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