Note
To help meet Ontario’s urgent need for chiropodists, The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is offering a special January 2026 intake for the Chiropody program. Applications open September 22, 2025 (via OCAS) and closes October 31, 2025. For this cohort of students, the school term will end in August 2026. They will then start again in September 2026, joining their peers in the second year and graduating with the 2025 cohort.
About the Program
Discover a career that lets you put your best foot forward.
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN offers Canada’s only English-taught Chiropody program, with a rigorous curriculum in fundamental podiatric medicine and clinical practice that integrates didactic courses, hands-on practical labs, simulated clinical training and clinical practice right from the first year of the program.
Students will study the anatomy of the lower extremity, dissection, clinical pharmacology, pathophysiology and biomechanics of the lower limb and gait cycle. They also get the opportunity to treat patients under the supervision of faculty of licensed chiropodists in Michener’s on-site Chiropody clinic, which provides the chance to practice and build upon their patient-care skills and procedural techniques, including:
- Local anesthesia
- Podiatric soft tissue surgery
- Injection techniques
- Biomechanics
- Wound care
- Radiology
In addition to their experience at the on-site chiropody clinic, students will complete specialized external clinical placements where they will gain the experience of real world practice, to complete the program.
To practice as a licensed chiropodist in Ontario, individuals must be registered with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Graduates from this program are eligible to write the College’s provincial registration exam.
About the Profession
A chiropodist is a primary care professional who specializes in the assessment, management and prevention of dysfunctions, disorders and diseases of the foot. The foot is a complex structure and when a disorder or dysfunction affects the foot, it can affect a person’s overall quality of life. Chiropodists can help a person with foot problems and significantly improve their general health, well-being and their quality of life. A career in chiropody can be very rewarding and fulfilling. As a chiropodist you can work as an independent practitioner in a private practice setting or be an integral part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
Chiropodists are skilled in the management of acute and chronic conditions affecting the foot. These conditions can include diabetes, sports and traumatic injuries, biomechanical disorders, ulcers and pediatric foot conditions. A referral is not required to consult a chiropodist – however, chiropodists often work closely with other medical professionals as part of the health care team.
Chiropodists work in a wide range of settings, including community health centers, family health teams, long-term care facilities, hospitals, sports teams and in private practice. The practice can be specialized to treat chronic conditions, such as diabetic ulcers, or more general practice enabling the practitioner to choose a specialty that interests them.
Throughout COVID-19, the Chiropody program offered flexible modes of delivery for its course content to maintain a comprehensive and engaging learning environment.
Shirley B., Chiropody Student
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Key Dates for Full-Time Chiropody Program (2025/26)
- Applications Open (January 2026 Intake): September 22, 2025
- Application Deadline (January 2026 Intake): October 31, 2025
- Applications Open (September 2026 Intake): October 10, 2025
- Application Deadline (September 2026 Intake): February 1, 2026
- Supporting Document Deadline: February 15, 2026
- Last Casper Date: February 20, 2026
- First Round of Offers Released: Mid – April 2026
- Full-Time Provisional Offer or Admission Deadline: July 15, 2026
- Application Evaluation Period: November 2025 – April 2026
- Application Acknowledgement Emails (Sent Weekly): Mid-November 2025 – February 1, 2026
- Active Waitlist for Qualified Applicants: June – September 2026
Costs
Chiropody (Full-Time Programs) - Domestic Tuition Fees
| Year of Study | Semester | Tuition ($) | Student Fees ($) | Total Fees ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Fall* | 4,035.25 | 1,516.35 | 5,551.60 |
| Year 1 | Winter | 4,035.25 | 589.33 | 4,624.58 |
| Year 2 | Fall | 4,055.50 | 894.00 | 4,949.51 |
| Year 2 | Winter | 4,055.50 | 426.25 | 4,481.75 |
| Year 2 | Summer | 4,055.50 | 426.23 | 4,481.73 |
| Year 3 | Fall | 3,976.35 | 906.52 | 4,882.87 |
| Year 3 | Winter | 3,976.35 | 480.83 | 4,457.18 |
*Footnote: The non-refundable deposit will be applied to the total Fall tuition fees for incoming Year 1
Chiropody (Full-Time Programs) - International Tuition & Mandatory Fees
| Year of Study | Semester | Tuition ($) | Student Fees ($) | Total Fees ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Fall* | 12,105.75 | 2,819.09 | 14,924.84 |
| Year 1 | Winter | 12,105.75 | 830.67 | 12,936.42 |
| Year 2 | Fall | 12,166.50 | 2,198.23 | 14,364.73 |
| Year 2 | Winter | 12,166.50 | 587.14 | 12,753.64 |
| Year 2 | Summer | 12,166.50 | 587.13 | 12,753.63 |
| Year 3 | Fall | 11,929.05 | 2,206.90 | 14,135.95 |
| Year 3 | Winter | 11,929.05 | 722.17 | 12,651.22 |
*Footnote: The non-refundable deposit will be applied to the total Fall tuition fees for incoming Year 1.
Students Fees 2026-27 — Domestic and International Students
Students Fees 2026-27 - Domestic and International Students
| Fee Items | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 or Clinical | Part-Time Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumni | 35.01 | 35.01 | 35.01 | 7.00 |
| Digital Media Fee | 335.09 | 335.09 | 180.95 | 44.90 |
| Graduation | 59.90 | – | – | 17.30 |
| Handbook | 11.14 | 11.14 | 11.14 | 11.15 |
| Health / Counseling Services* | 140.04 | 140.04 | 140.04 | 21.00 |
| Identification Card | 16.71 | – | – | 16.71 |
| Locker | 10.50 | 10.50 | – | – |
| LRC printing | 20.00 | – | – | 21.00 |
| Orientation | 95.29 | – | – | – |
| Student Success Network Fee | 102.49 | 102.49 | 50.13 | 50.13 |
| Student Council – Athletics* | 40.85 | 40.85 | 40.85 | 27.43 |
| Student Council – Operating | 38.99 | 38.99 | 38.99 | 19.50 |
| Student Enrolment Fee | 50.13 | 50.13 | 50.13 | 11.13 |
| Technology Fee* | 208.30 | 208.30 | 208.30 | 122.19 |
| Subtotal: | 1164.44 | 972.54 | 755.54 | 368.44 |
External Fees — 2025/26
External Fee Items — Domestic Students
External Fees — 2025/26 External FeeItems - Domestic Students
| Fee Items | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 or Clinical | Part-Time Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mask Fitting | 68.25 | – | – | – |
| Student Health & Dental Insurance | 334.95 | 334.95 | 334.95 | – |
| Student Bursary Levy | 17.33 | 17.33 | 17.33 | – |
| Total: | 1,584.97 | 1,324.82 | 1,107.82 | 368.44 |
External Fee Items — International Students
External Fees — 2025/26 External FeeItems - International Students
| Fee Items | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 or Clinical | Part-Time Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Student Health Insurance | 1,234.95 | 1,234.95 | 1,234.95 | – |
| Mask Fitting | 68.25 | – | – | – |
| International Support and Advising | 500.00 | 500.00 | 500.00 | – |
| Total: | 2,967.64 | 2,707.49 | 2,490.49 | – |
Find the list of Required and Recommended Textbooks through Michener’s Learning Resource Collaboratory (LRC).
Every year, Michener offers scholarships and named bursary awards to students. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, general and discipline-specific scholarships and awards have been established to provide Michener’s full-time programs with financial aid.
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) administers many financial aid programs, including loans, grants and scholarships. The eligibility rules for each program may change from one academic year to the next.
Students in Chiropody are eligible to receive OSAP. Students should apply for OSAP online and email regoffice@michener.ca with any questions. Michener students may also be eligible, if qualified, for assistance under the Canada Student Loans (CSL) and/or the Ontario Student Loans (OSL) components of OSAP.
For more information:
Academic Requirements
Applicants to the Chiropody program must meet the below admission requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in a health sciences field or a Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in Kinesiology with a minimum CGPA* of 2.70 (B- or 70%) on the OMSAS Scale~ AND a minimum grade of 70% (B-) in each of the following university-level courses:
- Human Anatomy (1 semester-length course, 0.5 credit)
- Human Physiology (2 semester-length courses, 1.0 credit)
*CGPA will be calculated using the entire degree. Minimum required CGPA is 70%.
Michener’s online distance-education course APCE890 – Anatomy and Physiology WILL NOT meet the Gross Human Anatomy and Gross Human Physiology prerequisites for Chiropody.
~Visit ouac.on.ca for Ontario Medical Schools grade conversion.
- All applicants are required to complete the Casper Assessment
- To register for the Casper test, please use your OCAS Application Number (the 9-digit number found on your OCAS dashboard prepended by 25XXXXXXX)
- Casper test scores are sent directly to Michener. Please ensure you put Michener on your Casper distribution list. Please contact Casper directly for assistance.
- Only one test is required. Results from Casper test will be used to assess your application for all applicable programs
CASPER Test Dates
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. EDT |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. EDT |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. EDT |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. EDT |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. EDT |
| Oct 4, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. EDT |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. EDT |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. EDT |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. EDT |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. EDT |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. EST |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. EST |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. EST |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 8:00 p.m. EST |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 8:00 p.m. EST |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 8:00 p.m. EST |
Admissions to the Chiropody program will be determined by an assessment of academic achievement, CGPA (50%) and Casper test result (50%).
Supporting Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents by February 15, 2026:
- Postsecondary transcripts (WES and/or ICAS evaluations if applicable)
- NOTE: Internationally educated applicants are required to have their education evaluated by WES or ICAS. Applicants for whom English is a second language must provide proof of an English language assessment. Please visit the Internationally Students page for more information.
- Additional proof of prerequisite completion if completed outside postsecondary transcripts
Where to submit documents:
All transcripts must be sent directly from the institution or evaluation service* to be considered official. You can request secondary and post-secondary (university/college) transcripts to be sent electronically by visiting the Request Ontario College/University transcripts section of ontariocolleges.ca. *Any transcripts submitted directly by the applicant will not be considered. Physical transcripts may be sent to Ontario Colleges Application Service, 60 Corporate Court, Guelph ON N1G 5J3.
* Internationally educated applicants are required to have their education evaluated by the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or the World Evaluation Services (WES). Credential Evaluation Reports must be submitted directly to OCAS. For more information, please visit the Internationally Educated Applicants page.
Supporting documents (aside from transcripts) such as resumes, applicant experience checklists, licenses, and reference letters must be submitted to ask-us@ontariocolleges.ca. All documents submitted become the property of Ontario Colleges and Michener and will not be returned.
Additional Requirements
- English Language Proficiency and Credential Evaluation (International Students Only)
- Minimum Technology Requirements
- Health Requirements
Post Admission Requirements
Once students have accepted their offer of admission, they will need to meet the following post-admission requirements by the deadline indicated in the offer letter:
Health requirements are mandatory for all Michener students. Make sure to start the process of obtaining your health requirements immediately upon accepting your offer of admission to ensure that you meet the deadlines. This process will involve multiple visits to your physician/healthcare provider.
Students are responsible for costs incurred. More information is available on the Health Requirements page. Health Requirement documents are uploaded through the Michener Self-Service Portal. Contact the Health Services Department at healthservices@michener.ca for questions.
All students who accept an offer of admission into a Michener program must submit proof of a Vulnerable Sector Check, conducted at their expense. Completed Vulnerable Sector Checks are uploaded to the Michener Self-Service Portal. Failure to do so may result in a revocation of admission or restriction on clinical activities.
Students must attend respiratory protection training and be mask-fit tested prior to attending their clinical placement. Students must also comply with their clinical site’s respiratory protection policies. Visit the Mask Fit Testing page for more information.
In addition to offences disclosed under the Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), accepted applicants are required to disclose if they have been charged with (where charges are still outstanding or unresolved) or convicted of an offense under any other Federal statute or international law (other offenses) and to disclose if they have been charged (where charges are still outstanding and unresolved) or have been disciplined by any professional body or association.
Accepted applicants will agree to complete annual mandatory training requirements including Cybersecurity Training and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training program during the first week of classes.
Accepted applicants will agree to participate in learning activities that will include practicing real and/or simulated learning activities, which at times may involve fellow classmates, volunteers and/or other individuals under the supervision of qualified program faculty. Accepted applicants will also agree to act as a simulated patient for other students. These activities may also be evaluated to determine competence acquisition and may be recorded (audio/video).
Accepted applicants will attest that they have read and understand relevant policies with particular attention to Michener’s policies in the following areas:
- Clinical Placement
- At the point of accepting an offer of admission, students agree to attend any placement site that is assigned to them knowing that sites may be located anywhere in Ontario and for some programs across Canada
- Community Right and Responsibilities
- Michener is committed to the establishment of an atmosphere of respect and civility and appreciation for the rights and responsibilities of all those associated with Michener
- Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination
- All Michener students are required to be in compliance with the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy with proof of full vaccination
How to Apply: Checklist
- Length: 30 weeks
- Start: September
- End: April
You will be assigned to clinical placement site(s) through Michener’s Office for Clinical Education. This process begins with an information session in the second year winter semester of your program.
During the first two years of the Chiropody program, you will have opportunities to gain hands-on clinical experience with patients in Michener’s Chiropody Clinic on campus. In the third year of the program, you will be placed in several clinical sites, including teaching and community hospitals, community health centres or private clinics located in Ontario. During this time, you will work under the close supervision of Chiropodists to integrate didactic knowledge and skills into practice. Clinical placements also provide you the opportunity to network with potential employers.
You clinical placements are based on the required clinical competencies and the range of services at the clinical sites. Clinical sites are subject to change therefore, specific geographic regions may not be available at the time of your placement and should be prepared to go to any of the clinical placement sites you are matched with. You will be placed at sites that will be matched to meet the competency requirements for you to graduate based on the clinical sites available at the time of your placement.
In addition, you have to attain clinical clearance by meeting the following mandatory requirements and be maintained prior to the start of your clinical placement:
- First Aid and CPR Certification for Health Care Providers
- N95 Mask Fit Testing
- Updated Vulnerable Persons Check (also required upon admission)
- Updated TB Test (also required upon admission)
- Up to date vaccinations
As the clinical courses commence in your second semester, the above clearance must be obtained in the first semester of the program. Michener highly recommends all students be vaccinated with influenza vaccine. This vaccine may be mandatory at some clinical sites. Students must follow clinical site protocol.
