BSc (Hons) Podiatry (Apprenticeship)

The BSc (Hons) Podiatry apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity for those already working alongside podiatrists as foot care technicians or assistants, as well as for those looking to start a new career in podiatry through a healthcare employer. You’ll be employed by the NHS or a private practice, gaining valuable real world experience while studying towards becoming a fully qualified podiatrist. Developed in collaboration with healthcare providers, the course combines academic study with work-based learning so you can apply new knowledge and skills directly in practice. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll take part in a range of practice placements, gaining experience in different clinical environments and working with a variety of service users. Once qualified, you’ll have opportunities across a wide range of settings, including the National Health Service, private practice, Higher Education, research, charities, and the third sector. Your employer will guide you through pot

The apprenticeship is work based and is subject to you being employed by an organisation throughout the duration of the course. The employer must confirm you comply with the apprentice eligibility criteria including funding requirements.

You must have:

You'll need to have the full backing of your employer to undertake this apprenticeship before you apply. Applications are made via the University admissions process, and your application will be reviewed by the admissions tutor.

You may be invited to attend a values based recruitment interview. At the interview, you'll meet academic staff and members of the Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) team, who'll ask you questions to ascertain your suitability to be offered a place.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

September 2026/27

Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline

• Sunderland, United Kingdom