Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)

Course Details

Take a holistic approach to clinical care with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University (VU). Get qualified for a rewarding career building ongoing relationships with clients, alleviating pain, optimising mobility and function, emphasising preventative care and promoting healthy lifestyle changes. VU’s unique degree is the only course in Victoria that allows you to become an osteopath accredited with the Australiasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council (AOAC) in just 4.5 years and at a masters level. During your degree, which covers both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, you’ll study: anatomy* osteopathic principles and techniques physiology pathology population health evidence-based practice. *Anatomy includes studying cadaver specimens at our St Albans Campus anatomy lab. You'll also benefit from extensive work experience, with hands-on practice at our professional clinics. Once you graduate, you’ll be eligible for accreditation to practise as an osteopath, with the skills to: assess and diagnose a range of conditions develop safe treatment programs perform soft-tissue techniques perform joint mobilisation and manipulative techniques provide exercise rehabilitation programs.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: To attain the double award of Bachelor of Health Science (Osteopathy) / Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) students will be required to complete: 432 credit points of core studies