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About the course
The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at UWA is a comprehensive postgraduate professional doctorate that prepares you to work as a primary contact health practitioner. You’ll build advanced clinical knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot and ankle, with a strong focus on safe, evidence-based practice. This PhD / Doctoral-level programme is focused on podiatric medicine within Health Sciences. The programme advances health sciences research through evidence-based inquiry, clinical context, and supervised thesis development.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue careers as podiatrists in clinical practice, providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment for foot and ankle conditions across diverse patient groups. Career pathways can include work in private practice, hospitals and multidisciplinary health services, community health and specialised foot care clinics. This PhD / Doctoral-level qualification supports professional practice in podiatric medicine within Health Sciences. Preparing graduates for health research, clinical leadership, and doctoral study in nursing and health sciences.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
