Master of Osteopathy (M.Ost) at Health Sciences University

The Master of Osteopathy is delivered by the UCO School of Osteopathy at the Central London campus and enables graduates to apply to the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) for registration. Students spend extensive time in the UCO Clinic, starting with observation in Year 1 and managing their own patients in the final two years. UCAS code B110 (full-time applications only).

Faculty: UCO School of Osteopathy  |  Department: Osteopathy  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated undergraduate master's); part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each year combines Being an Osteopath, Functioning Human, Patient Care, Professionalism and Research and Enquiry units, progressing from Level 4 to Level 7 (Year 4: Being an Osteopath 60 credits, Professionalism 20, Research and Enquiry 40). A five-year part-time structure covers the same themes.

Career pathways

Most osteopaths work in private practice, independently or alongside other professionals; others work in NHS multidisciplinary teams or specialise in sport, paediatrics, animal osteopathy, research, public health or education.

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