Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Health and welfare
Become part of the next generation of podiatrists with Victoria’s only doctoral‑level entry‑to‑practice qualification in podiatric medicine. The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is designed to help address Australia’s growing need for highly skilled podiatrists who can deliver comprehensive, evidence‑based care across diverse clinical environments. Building on an undergraduate degree in foundational sciences, a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine entry to practice qualification will enable graduates to deliver evidence-based care to people with complex health needs, with leadership and management skills enabling proficient use of limited health resources. Study your way Integrated progressive learning The program is delivered over three years and adopts a highly integrated, case‑based and learner‑centred approach: Year 1: Build foundational podiatry knowledge by integrating prior science training with core podiatric principles. You’ll begin developing clinical skills through simulation and stru
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Frankston
- VIC
- Course code
- CRICOS 109147J
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Course overview
Become part of the next generation of podiatrists with Victoria’s only doctoral‑level entry‑to‑practice qualification in podiatric medicine. The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is designed to help address Australia’s growing need for highly skilled podiatrists who can deliver comprehensive, evidence‑based care across diverse clinical environments. Building on an undergraduate degree in foundational sciences, a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine entry to practice qualification will enable graduates to deliver evidence-based care to people with complex health needs, with leadership and management skills enabling proficient use of limited health resources. Study your way Integrated progressive learning The program is delivered over three years and adopts a highly integrated, case‑based and learner‑centred approach: Year 1: Build foundational podiatry knowledge by integrating prior science training with core podiatric principles. You’ll begin developing clinical skills through simulation and stru
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
An Australian bachelor degree* (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study with at least 70% distinction average. AND Must have completed studies in human anatomy AND pharmacology*. These prerequisite Human Anatomy and Pharmacology studies must have been completed within the last 10 years. Human Anatomy:Examples of studies that meet the human anatomy area of study include the Monash units BMS2011, or DEV2022, or the Monash Human Biology short course. Pharmacology:Examples of studies that meet the pharmacology area of study include the Monash units PHA2022, or PHA3011, or (MIC3041 and BMS3031), or the Monash short course Introduction to pharmacology for health professional prescribers. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6.5 · R 6.5 · W 6.5 · S 6.5
- PTE AcademicOverall 65L 58 · R 58 · W 58 · S 58
- TOEFL iBTOverall 94L 20 · R 19 · W 24 · S 20
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
An Australian bachelor degree* (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study with at least 70% distinction average. AND Must have completed studies in human anatomy AND pharmacology*. These prerequisite Human Anatomy and Pharmacology studies must have been completed within the last 10 years. Human Anatomy:Examples of studies that meet the human anatomy area of study include the Monash units BMS2011, or DEV2022, or the Monash Human Biology short course. Pharmacology:Examples of studies that meet the pharmacology area of study include the Monash units PHA2022, or PHA3011, or (MIC3041 and BMS3031), or the Monash short course Introduction to pharmacology for health professional prescribers.
Additional entry requirement
Relevant discipline and research component; H2A-equivalent standard for doctoral entry or H2B/65+ for research master's entry; faculty-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Peninsula | — | — | $49,500per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicinemonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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