welcome to Podiatry

BSc.(Hons) Podiatry Class of 2012 with Dr. Caroline McIntosh (front left) and Ms. Stephanie Haughey  (front right)

In September 2008, NUI Galway opened its doors to the very first cohort of undergraduate Podiatry students in the Republic of Ireland.  This is a monumental occasion that will change the profession of Podiatry in Ireland.  The development of a podiatry course at NUI Galway is an exciting initiative that has been developed through close partnership with NUI Galway and the Health Services Executive (HSE) West.  A dedicated podiatry clinical facility is being developed by the HSE at the Merlin Park Hospital site where the majority of the students’ clinical education and training will be undertaken.

There will be 25 places on the undergraduate course available annually.  The Department is committed to providing a comprehensive education for Podiatrists and the curriculum is based on best available evidence in relation to both theory and practice.

This website gives details of the course, of individual modules and research activity and has links to other websites of potential interest.  Useful information regarding the programme is also provided in our brochure.

If you have questions not addressed by the information provided in this website, please contact us.