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

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: VTAC4300243051UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics or Physics.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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