BOst Osteopathy at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

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.

Duration: 3.5 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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. Year 1: Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology, Osteopathy I: Foundation, Clinic Placement I, Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Osteopathy, Osteopathy II: Understanding, Clinic Placement II. Year 2: Clinical Pathology for Osteopaths, Engaging with Evidence, Osteopathy III: Application, Osteopathy in Context, Wellness and Resilience, Clinic Placement III. Year 3: Differential Diagnosis for Osteopathy, Osteopathy IV: Analysis, Applied Osteopathy in Context, Clinical Placement IV. Year 4: Enhanced Osteopathic Studies, Clinic Placement Final BOst.

Career pathways

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.

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Entry requirements

Main Those wishing to enter the course will require: UCAS Points 104 from 2, preferably 3, A-Levels with one being a science subject (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Psychology), and GCSE's to include English and Maths grade C minimum. Applicants whose first language is not English and whose professional or academic qualifications were not taught and assessed in English will be required to demonstrate the University standard of English language (IELTS) at Level 6.5 (including written English academic test) prior to commencement on the course. In addition to the above, applicants must demonstrate aptitude in learning practical skills and conduct themselves in a manner commensurate with a health care practitioner. They must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and be in a state of health which will not preclude them working with members of the public.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, years 1 and 2) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3.5 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online

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