Podiatrist
Feet: from diabetic foot care that prevents amputations to biomechanics for runners.
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- Typical pay
- €20k–€45k
- Usual education
- Podiatry degree (4 years)
- Outlook
- Underrated and in demand; easy route to self-employment.
A day in the life
Clinic appointments, minor nail surgery, custom insoles, gait analysis and long-term care for older and diabetic patients.
Ways in
- Bachillerato
- Four-year Podiatry degree
- Clinical placements
- Own clinic, sports centres or hospital diabetic foot units
What to study at 16
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Spain
Bachillerato de Ciencias y Tecnología
Portugal
Ciências e Tecnologias
France
Bac général — spécialités
Germany
Oberstufe — Leistungskurse
Italy
Liceo scientifico
Netherlands
Profiel Natuur & Gezondheid
Skills that matter
Best courses to take
The study routes that lead most directly into this career.
Degree in Podiatry
Four years on the foot: biomechanics, minor surgery and the diabetic foot, with a university clinic from year two.
Four years, with a university clinic from year two.
Helpful school subjects: Biomechanics, Podiatric surgery, Orthopodology, Diabetic foot