Specialization and complementarity of studies in the field of podiatry, particularly in the primary, palliative, corrective, and compensatory foot care in children, are essential in order for Podiatry professionals who are engaged in the multidisciplinary of these pathologies, to assemble the greatest capacity for intervention on behalf of the patient and public health.
Paediatric Podiatry is a specialisation in the field of Podiatry that includes the diagnosis and treatment of the foot and walking abnormalities in children. It deals with current pathologies regarding the foot and prevents the appearance of future problems.
Polytechnic Education, Master's Degree, 2nd cycle of studies leading to a Master's degree, ISCED Level 5.
Applicants to a 2nd cycle of studies leading to a Master's Degree must: a) hold a Bachelor's Degree or a legal equivalent; b) hold a foreign academic degree that is considered to meet the criteria of the Bachelor's degree by the Scientific Committee of the institution of higher education they are applying to; c) have an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum that is judged to be sufficient proof of their ability to fulfil the requirements of this cycle of studies by the Scientific Committee of the institution of higher education they are applying to.
English (minimum 10 students)
French (minimum 10 students)
Portuguese
2 years - 4 semesters - 120 ECTS
Fernando Miguel Dias de Oliveira
D.R. Notice no.11272/2009, of 23 June
Areas |
No. Compulsory |
Sciences of Podiatry |
84 |
Medicine |
24 |
Computer Sciences |
12 |
MASTER DEGREE IN PAEDIATRIC PODIATRY
CURRICULAR UNITS |
SCIENTIFIC AREA |
DURATION |
WORKING TIME (Hours) |
ECTS |
|
TOTAL |
CONTACT |
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1st YEAR – 1st semester
|
|||||
Pain in Children |
Medicine |
Annual |
267 |
T: 60 |
10 |
Children's Orthopaedics |
Podiatry Sciences |
Annual |
320 |
TP:45; S:45 |
12 |
Biomechanics and Child Ortopodiatry |
Podiatry Sciences |
Annual |
320 |
TP:45; S:45 |
12 |
Pediatric Basics |
Medicine |
Annual |
375 |
TP:45; S:45 |
14 |
Children's Dermatology |
Podiatry Sciences |
Annual |
320 |
TP:45; S:45 |
12 |
2nd YEAR
|
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Professional Stage |
Podiatry Sciences |
Annual |
1620 |
S:30; OT:60; E:630 |
60 |
T – Theoretical
TP – Theoretical and Practical
PL – Practical and Laboratorial
OT – Tutorial Orientation
S - Seminars
E – Clinical Stage/teaching