Osteopathy
Prepare to work in independent osteopathic practice, with an accredited degree course at The London School of Osteopathy.
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MOst/BOst students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
Osteopathy offers an exciting career where you’ll use a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions to meet the needs of patients.
This course will suit you if you're new to healthcare, or looking to enhance your current career. You'll cover basic and applied sciences, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, philosophy, psychology and sociology.
London School of Osteopathy courses are well established and constantly updated to reflect advances in the profession. They contain what you need to become a practising osteopath.
London School of Osteopathy courses are accredited by the General Osteopathic Council. By successfully completing your course, you'll be able to apply to join the GOsC register. Legally, only registered practitioners may practice osteopathy in the UK.
Careers
As a graduate, you'll be ready to work as a fully-fledged, general osteopathic practitioner.
By successfully completing this accredited course, you'll be able to apply to join the General Osteopathic Council register. Legally, only registered practitioners may practice osteopathy in the UK.
Teaching and modules
Your osteopathic learning starts from day one, and you'll cover a range of theories, models and approaches throughout the course.
Clinical relevance is always paramount, and is enhanced by integration in the clinic from Year 1.
Underpinning your academic learning are skills such as communication, problem solving, business skills, analysis, reflection, and self-awareness.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology
- Osteopathy I: Foundation
- Clinic Placement I
- Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Osteopathy
- Osteopathy II: Understanding
- Clinic Placement II
- Clinical Pathology for Osteopaths
- Engaging with Evidence
- Osteopathy III: Application
- Osteopathy in Context
- Wellness and Resilience
- Clinic Placement III
- Differential Diagnosis for Osteopathy
- Osteopathy IV: Analysis
- Applied Osteopathy in Context
- Clinical Placement IV
- Enhanced Osteopathic Studies
- Clinic Placement Final BOst
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MOst/BOst students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
Facilities
At London School of Osteopathy, you'll have access to eight treatment rooms, where you'll treat patients under the supervision of qualified osteopaths.
Other facilities include:
- five large teaching rooms with treatment plinths
- several smaller rooms for tutorials and small group work
- extensive IT and library resources.