About the program/cycle of studies

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.

 

Academic Degree

Polytechnic Education, Master's Degree, 2nd cycle of studies leading to a Master's degree, ISCED Level 5.

 

Entry requirements

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.

  

Official languages

English (minimum 10 students)

French (minimum 10 students)

Portuguese

 

Course duration

2 years - 4 semesters - 120 ECTS

 

Coordinator

Fernando Miguel Dias de Oliveira

 

Legislation

D.R. Notice no.11272/2009, of 23 June

 

Main scientific areas

Areas	No. Compulsory   Credits
Sciences of Podiatry	84
Medicine	24
Computer Sciences	12

 

 

 

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