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Study Details: 1 year, part-time (you will be required to attend for 4 days)
This course is aimed at registered podiatrists who are interested in the application and practice of forensic podiatry. This includes identification through the analysis of crime scene footprint evidence and footwear, and also through forensic gait analysis. It will focus on the practice of forensic techniques such as photography, print and foot impression capture, footwear construction and fit and the appreciation of wear features.
You will be taught by world leaders in the field of forensic gait analysis, footprint examination and feet-in-shoe examination.
Teaching will be illustrated through real criminal cases which the lecturers themselves have been involved with. A workshop setting will be used in order to encourage participation.
You will be introduced to the basic skills and competencies required to understand the rudiments of forensic podiatry. This course will encourage you to further develop these skills through continuing your studies and gaining shadowing opportunities.
The course provides you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of the application of forensic podiatry and learn techniques in image capture, software processes and report writing. You will also gain a basic understanding of law, expert witnessing and principles of forensic science as well as the use of research evidence in forensic podiatry.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching is delivered through a range of teaching methods including lectures, practical sessions and group discussions. Assessment will involve a combination of seminar presentations, practical assessments and written assessment.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.
You should:
Possess an Honours degree in Podiatry or an equivalent qualification. Individuals without Honours or with a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine will be considered on an individual basis by the admission team.
Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the relevant registration authority in your country of origin.
If you trained overseas, you must be registered with an appropriate governing body.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable. Read more about the University’s for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.
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