Bachelor Of Science (osteopathy) in Victoria University, Australia

Bachelor Of Science (osteopathy) in Victoria University

Overview

Study towards a rewarding and holistic healthcare career with VU's leading osteopathy program.

Our Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy), plus Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) lead to professional registration as an osteopath.

Osteopathic treatments include:

• soft-tissue techniques
• joint manipulation
• joint mobilisation
• exercise rehabilitation
• general healthcare advice.

To prepare you for work in health care, you’ll study:

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

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.

Clinical experience

VU's hands-on learning approach and extensive clinical placements are held in high regard by industry.

Treating patients at our Osteopathy Clinics at City Flinders and Werribee campuses, as well as external community clinical engagements, ensures you have a diverse clinical experience.

Our osteopathy teaching clinics operates 47 weeks of the year. As part of our masters program, you’ll attend clinical sessions on a rotational basis. You’ll gain real-world experience working with paying patients.

These clinics also run outside of semester hours, to maintain a public service and provide continuity of patient care.

Careers in osteopathy

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:

• private practice clinics
• hospitals
• maternal health centres
• community organisations.

Become a registered osteopath

With our dual-qualification in osteopathy, including the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy), you can gain the following registrations and memberships:

• registration with the Osteopathy Board of Australia
• registration as an osteopath in all other Australian states and in New Zealand
• membership with Osteopathy Australia.

For further information about registration requirements, visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency(external link).

To register as an osteopath, you will need to complete the double-degree program:

• Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) – HBSO
• Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) – HMHO (commencing 2019)

Salaries

The average salary of osteopaths in Australia is around A$70,000

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
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