Bachelor
Note this course is no longer taking applications. See our replacement course starting in 2022 - Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).
Our Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy), plus Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) lead to professional registration as an osteopath.
Osteopathic treatments include:
To prepare you for work in health care, you'll study:
You'll gain work experience through extensive clinical practice. This perfect mix of scientific study and hands-on practice will have you confident and job-ready following our masters.
VU offers one of only three accredited programs in Australia.
You'll be qualified for a career as a practising osteopath after completing both this degree and our Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).
Osteopaths can work in a variety of healthcare settings:
With our dual-qualification in osteopathy, including the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy), you can gain the following registrations and memberships:
For further information about registration requirements, visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
To register as an osteopath, you will need to complete the double-degree program:
Check the average salary of osteopaths in Australia at PayScale.
To attain the Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy), students will be required to complete 288 credit points of Core studies.
Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.
If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.