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Good evening,

My name is Hana and i am doing Science and Maths A levels, i am a bit confused as to which course to apply (podiatry,physiotherapy or biomedical science).

I'd really appreciate any advice and ideas.

Thank you

Hana

 

It depends on what you are most passionate about and what you picture yourself doing.
I was stuck between choosing physio & podiatry. In the end i chose podiatry as you can branch over to physiotherapy through doing a 2 year podt grad masters. Hope that helps

 

Hi Hana,

it is definately a personal choice for the direction of career.
If you are liking the sports orientation aspect, you could specialise in this field within Podiatry as well as developing a rehab role.
You have the ability to define podiatry to suit your skill base/ interest level. Podiatry like other professions has many branches in which to expand.
And considering the limited number of podiatrists worldwide compared to physio- well- I like to think we have a greater potential overall.
Hope that helps.

Tree

 

Hi Hana,

If you are talking in terms of the number of jobs available, then it's Physio without doubt. (On NHS Jobs at the moment there are 17 Podiatry jobs and 123 Physio jobs)

However, you have to consider which profession you would be happiest in. I was in the same position as you, and after spending time shadowing Physios and Podiatrists, opted for Podiatry. A lot of the Physios I spent time with seemed jaded with the job and were basically going through the motions. A couple of them actually said around 50% of all of their treatments make no difference whatsoever to the patient, so didn't fancy spending half my working life wasting my time.

I'd probably suggest you contact your local physio and podiatrist and see if you can spend a couple of days with them to see what the job actually involves then make a decision.

Best of luck,

Mike.

 

Hi Mike,

Re: "On NHS Jobs at the moment there are 17 Podiatry jobs and 123 Physio jobs"

- surely you need to take into account the ratio of Podiatrists to Physios in order to fully comprehend this statistic. Within NZ I understand that there are at least 4 schools of Physiotherapy, and yet only one school of Podiatry. Therefore the numbers graduating, and the entire workforce is smaller within the Podiatry field, and I assume that this is true for most countries.

The jobs available are therefore to be compared on that level as opposed to availability as a pure number. Ah- Statistics - don't you just love them!

Tree

 

According to the New Zealand Ministry of Health, there is a high demand for physiotherapists in the country, particularly in the areas of musculoskeletal, neurorehabilitation, and occupational health. Physiotherapists can work in a range of settings, including public and private hospitals, rehabilitation centers, community health centers, and private practices.
The demand for Podiatrists is also growing in New Zealand, with an increasing number of people seeking foot care services due to the aging population and the rise of chronic conditions such as diabetes. Podiatrists in New Zealand can work in private practices, hospitals, and community health centers.
In terms of earning potential, both professions offer competitive salaries in New Zealand. According to PayScale, the average salary for a physiotherapist in New Zealand is around NZD 67,000 per year, while the average salary for a podiatrist is around NZD 71,000 per year.
Ultimately, choosing between Podiatry and Physiotherapy should be based on your interests, skills, and career goals.