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Victoria University (VU)

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

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

  • Bachelor

Gain foundational skills in osteopathy, then progress to a masters to become eligible to practise and register as an osteopath, with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4.5 years full-time
Course Code
HCOP, 103517C
International Fees
$33,400 per year / $150,300 total

About this course

Our course is highly regarded in the industry, and designed to meet the standards of the Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council (our re-accreditation with this important organisation is currently pending).

To prepare you to work in health care, you'll study:

  • anatomy
  • osteopathic principles and techniques
  • physiology
  • pathology
  • population health
  • evidence-based practice.

You'll also benefit from extensive work experience, with hands-on practice at our professional clinics.

On graduation, you will be skilled in formulating suitable and safe treatment programs, including soft-tissue techniques, joint mobilisation and exercise rehabilitation. You'll have the diagnostic skills and graduate capabilities for osteopathic practice required by primary healthcare practitioners.

Career pathways

Our Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) qualifies you to register as a practising osteopath.

Many osteopaths have their own private practice. Osteopaths can work in a variety of healthcare settings:

  • private clinics
  • hospitals
  • maternal health centres
  • community organisations.
Salaries & job prospects

See the average salary and job growth for osteopaths in Australia via Labour Market Insights.

Course structure

To attain the double award of Bachelor of Health Science (Osteopathy) / Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) students will be required to complete:

  • 432 credit points of core studies

Credit for prior study or work

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.