The undergraduate podiatry programme, offered at the University of Malta, equips the student with the necessary knowledge, clinical experience and expertise to become an independent, dynamic healthcare professional capable of diagnosing, treating and managing pathologies of the foot for all categories of patients, from the high-risk foot to children and sports.
Toenail surgery is an integral part of the work in this profession, alongside foot biomechanics, gait analysis, orthotic prescription and manufacture, management of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the foot and lower limbs.
A podiatrist is a professional who can either work autonomously in the private and public sector, or become part of the multidisciplinary team in a number of scenarios, including sports, paediatrics, rheumatology, gerontology and diabetes.
Furthermore, postgraduate opportunities are also available within the Department of Podiatry at UM, both at Master and Doctoral levels for those graduates who aspire in one of a number of exciting specialities which this profession offers.
The Department of Podiatry at UM is at the forefront of research at both local and international levels. Students have the opportunity to work on a number of exciting research projects that have a direct impact on the patient's health and wellbeing.
Full details about the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Podiatry course offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences is available on the UM website.
For further information send an email to info@um.edu.mt.
Application deadline: 19 July 2018 14:00 CEST
