Podiatry

The foot and lower limb research that we undertake at the University of Brighton delivers evidence-based advances to knowledge and clinical practice in Podiatry.

Drawing also on wider healthcare and medical research, the University of Brighton University of Brighton is able to offer a progressive  Podiatry Podiatry programme of research which shapes clinical services and ultimately, enhances quality of life for our patients. Our interdisciplinary nature is one of our strengths and allows us to draw on a breadth of expertise to ensure our research portfolio delivers innovation and impact.

Key facts

As a podiatry PhD student you will be able to draw on research approaches from a range of related fields including musculoskeletal therapy and rehabilitation, exercise prescription and health, assistive technology and mobility and efficacy of therapeutic interventions and approaches. As a podiatry PhD student at Brighton, you will 

• benefit from a supervisory team comprising two or sometimes three members of academic staff. Depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional supervisor from outside the School of Sport and Health Sciences school, another research institution, or an external partner from government or industry. 

• be provided with desk space and access to a desktop PC.  

• benefit from access to a range of electronic resources via the university’s Online Library, as well as to the physical book and journal collections housed within the Aldrich Library and other campus libraries. 

Current research themes in this programme include:

• Paediatric Podiatry
• Rheumatology
• Wound Care