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

Our course is highly regarded in the industry, and designed to meet the standards of the Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council (our re-accreditation with this important organisation is currently pending). 

To prepare you to work in health care, you'll study:

• anatomy
• osteopathic principles and techniques
• physiology
• pathology
• population health
• evidence-based practice.

You'll also benefit from extensive work experience, with hands-on practice at our professional clinics.

On graduation, you will be skilled in formulating suitable and safe treatment programs, including soft-tissue techniques, joint mobilisation and exercise rehabilitation. You'll have the diagnostic skills and graduate capabilities for osteopathic practice required by primary healthcare practitioners.

Additional information

A current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011) or Level 11 First Aid Certificate must be obtained prior to HBS3004 and clinical placement. Students must maintain a current certificate until graduation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON OSTEOPATHY BOARD AUSTRALIA (AHPRA) ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS REGISTRATION STANDARDS

All applicants must be able to provide the information required by AHPRA the English Language Skills Registration Standard for admission to the course.

This requirement applies to both domestic and international students.

All graduates applying for initial registration with AHPRA must be able to demonstrate to Victoria University that they meet the Osteopathy Board of Australia AHPRA English Language Skills Registration Standard. Applicants can obtain further information about how to demonstrate the Standard at: https://www.osteopathyboard.gov.au/registration-standards.aspx (external link)
As part of this standard, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have evidence of completing:
At least 6 years (full time equivalent) continuous education taught and assessed solely in English, in any of the recognised countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, United States of America, Canada, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom). Education includes tertiary qualifications in the relevant professional discipline, which you are relying on to support your eligibility for registration under the National Law.
OR
IELTS with a minimum IELTS (academic module) overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
OR
OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
OR
PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
OR
TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.