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- Unique to QUT, this course integrates theoretical, supervised pratice and simulation activities
- Complete in one year of part-time study
- Practising podiatrists will gain the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to be eligible for registration for Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines under Pathway A.
Highlights
- Provides practising podiatrists with advanced knowledge and skills in the use of and prescription of scheduled medicines for the treatment of podiatric conditions.
- Unique to QUT, this course integrates theoretical, supervised practice and simulation activities. Learn more.
- Complete in one year of part-time study.
Why choose this course?
Nationally and internationally, workforce shortages in medicine and an ageing population mean that there will be increasing demand for podiatrists to provide a wider scope of practice to manage foot and related lower limb problems in the future.
This unique course includes both theoretical and practical elements for practising podiatrists who are seeking to advance the scope of their clinical practice in podiatry, with prescribing.
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What to expect
QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Podiatric Therapeutics course responds to legislative changes that allow podiatrists to have their registration endorsed for scheduled medicines. The course integrates theoretical, online case studies and supervised practice components to allow students to meet the requirements of the Podiatry Board of Australia for endorsement in the use of scheduled medicines for the treatment of podiatric conditions. The course is supplementary to general or specialist registration as a podiatrist.
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Podiatric Therapeutics is designed to enable graduates to fulfill the requirements of the Podiatry Board of Australia for endorsement in the use of scheduled medicines as a practising podiatrist.
Professional recognition
The Graduate Certificate in Podiatric Therapeutics is currently pending approval from the Podiatry Board of Australia for Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines under Pathway A.
Possible careers
- Podiatrist
Details and units
Offered on a part-time basis over two semesters, the first semester is online and covers a revision of essential pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, prescibing theory and practice. In the second semester, you will acquire the clinical decision-making practical skills and knowledge required for prescribing scheduled medicines through online case simulations, workshops, and 120 hours of WIL involving a short series of intensive mandatory on-campus clinical sessions and supervised external placements.
Throughout the course you will develop competency in all elements of safe prescribing, as described by the National Prescribing Service Competency Framework, and knowledge of the core information sources and guidelines that will underpin your expanded scope of practice as a podiatrist with registration for endorsement for scheduled medicines.
Requirements
- Course code
- CS30
- Delivery
-
- Kelvin Grove
- Duration
- 6 to 12 months part-time
- Entry
- February and July
- Entry
Semester 1 entry with advanced standing
Entry requirements
You must have:
- Completed CS44 Bachelor of Podiatry or CS46 Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) in 2019 or more recently; and
- Current registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia (or equivalent).
Advanced Standing
Upon offer you will be granted advanced standing for CSN500 Clinical Therapeutics for Health. If you wish to study this unit you will need to apply for semester 2 entry.
Semester 2 entry
Entry requirements
You must have:
- A completed recognised four-year degree (or equivalent) in podiatry; and
- Current registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia (or equivalent).
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Please select a country
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | |
| Overall | 7 |
| Listening | 6.5 |
| Reading | 6.5 |
| Writing | 6.5 |
| Speaking | 6.5 |
|
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. | |
| Overall | 185 |
| Listening | 176 |
| Reading | 176 |
| Writing | 176 |
| Speaking | 176 |
| PTE Academic | |
| Overall | 65 |
| Listening | 58 |
| Reading | 58 |
| Writing | 58 |
| Speaking | 58 |
| TOEFL iBT | |
| Overall | 98 |
| Listening | 20 |
| Reading | 20 |
| Writing | 24 |
| Speaking | 20 |
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
|
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
185 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 176 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| TOEFL iBT | 98 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 20 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026 fees
2026: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: Fee available from July
2025 fees
2025: $13,000 per year full-time (48 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $18,700 per year full-time (48 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
Scholarships
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