BSc (Hons) Osteopathy: Top Up Degree

The minimum entry qualifications for the programme are:

• An approved Diploma in Osteopathy from the UK or EU deemed to be the equivalent of at least QAA FHEQ level 5 and 240 credits of which no more than 120 are at level 4 and no less than 120 are at level 5.
• Students for whom English is not their first language must have achieved a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6 overall, with no element below 5.5 and within 2 years prior to application.

We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that is equivalent to the typical offer. Applications from international students with equivalent qualifications are welcome

Most osteopaths are self-employed and work in the private sector, although some are working in multi-disciplinary environments within the NHS and in occupational healthcare in public bodies and private companies.

Fees for 2024/25 Entry

£6,935

Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher education loan may be available)

Full fee information on the college website.

Fees are for 2024/25 entry and are for UK students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please see website.

Osteopathy students may incur the following additional costs: -

Clinical Tunics and equipment: Stethoscope, Sphygmomanometer (Blood Pressure Cuff), Patella Hammer and ideally an Ophthalmoscope. The approximate costs of these items of equipment is £300 - £500 and they have to be purchased at the start of the year.

The BSc (Hons) Osteopathy course is delivered at Nescot and is a dynamic programme taught by expert and enthusiastic staff. The programme attracts both national and international osteopaths with a Diploma level qualification who are interested in achieving an academic top-up or conversion to BSc. It is of particular interest to European Diploma osteopaths who wish to gain a University validated award in order to achieve greater recognition and progress to University study in their home country

The programme has been designed to address both academic and professional needs by integrating academic learning with the needs of the working professional osteopath.

The BSc (Hons) Osteopathy is a one-year programme during which time a research proposal is completed. Students are supported by tutors and a virtual learning environment; a robust on-line learning environment, which provides lecture presentations and hand-outs, links to online journals and e-books, programme handbooks, upload links for assessments, academic forums and a record of tutorials.

Aims of the Programmes

• Provide a critical insight into how evidence informed practice is applied in a clinical environment to enhance autonomy in practice.

• Facilitate students in accessing a broad range of information and resources that can be critically applied in context.

• Equip students with the necessary reflective, self-evaluative and critical thinking skills required to develop academically and to work as a safe, caring, ethical and effective practitioner.

• Enable students to take professional responsibility for their own learning and development by critically reflecting upon experiences.

• Promote and develop an understanding of relevant professional standards of practice.

Programmes Structure/Module Map

Level 6 Semesters 1 and 2

• Evidencing Professional Development for Osteopathic Practice
• Exercise Rehabilitation and Therapy Management in an Osteopathy Context
• Developing Research Skills within the Context of Osteopathic Practice

This programme requires the successful completion of all 3 modules (120 credits).

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Last updated - 10/10/23