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Podiatry Program

The podiatry program at Western University of Health Sciences prepares students for careers in hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools of medicine and nursing, armed forces, and municipal health department. The program focuses on the independent practice of podiatric medicine - prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the foot and lower extremities. Program courses include: basic medical sciences, anatomy of the lower extremity, functional orthopedics, foot biomechanics, podiatric radiology, podiatric surgery, sports medicine, emergency medicine, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer podiatry program.

The Podiatry program at Western University of Health Sciences is accredited by the American Podiatric Medical Association, Council on Podiatric Medical Education since 2012.

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Western University of Health Sciences

663 N. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA

Located in Pomona, California, Western University of Health Sciences is a nonprofit private graduate level school. The enrollment at this school is about 2,900 students per year. Western University of Health Sciences is a greatly respected health sciences school and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.

Western University of Health Sciences operates a number of specialty schools that manage the various programs, curriculums, research facilities, and more. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

  • Dental School (Tuition: $58,000/year)
  • Optometry School (Tuition: $30,000/year)
  • Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $48,000/year)
  • Pharmacy School (Tuition: $43,000/year)
  • Podiatry School (Tuition: $31,000/year)
  • Veterinary School (Tuition: $44,000/year)

Annual tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be close to $21,000.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Physician Assistant
  • Physical Therapy
  • Nursing

Students may visit the school's website at westernu.edu to get information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Podiatry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western University of Health Sciences offers a doctorate degree program in podiatry.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male23
Female11

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian10
Black1
Hispanic5
White9
Multiple Races2
Non Resident Alien1
Unknown6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Podiatry program at Western University of Health Sciences, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Podiatrists

Description

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, podiatrists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Western University of Health Sciences accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Western University of Health Sciences may provide services like:

  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance