About Master Of Osteopathy in Unitec Institute of Technology
Programme overview
Gain the skills to become a safe and competent osteopathic practitioner who can provide patient management and care within a multi-cultural environment.
Improve your understanding of osteopathic treatment techniques, and learn to embrace and distinguish between a variety of healthcare paradigms. Further your ability to engage in critical reflective practice, scholarly debate, and research, and learn to critically assess your own performance.
You'll also find out how to locate and integrate healthcare information for the benefit of the patient.
Highlights
- Emphasis on clinical practice, critical thinking, and research.
- This programme is accredited by the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand.
- Work with real patients each week in Unitec's on-campus Osteopathic Clinic, under the supervision of professional osteopaths.
- Highly qualified lecturers who are experts in their field, with many also engaged in private practice. Staff have active relationships with diverse health services, which enables the programme to reflect many of the complexities of real life.
- Visiting industry experts and guest lecturers will give you a real feel for the career opportunities available.
- Positive relationships with professional bodies in New Zealand and Australia, and close links with osteopathic schools in Australia and Britain.
- Students undertake a research thesis in an area of interest, which involves one-to-one research supervision with experienced research supervisors.
- Helps you develop a commitment to lifelong learning and personal development.
Career Options
- Registered osteopath
- Osteopathic education and research
Academic qualification equivalents
- A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 with a min band score of 6 (reading and writing) and 5.5 (speaking and listening)
- TOEFL : Score of 79 (writing 21)
- PTE : 58 with score of at least 50 (reading & writing) and 42 (speaking & listening)
Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Engineering (4 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 22489 - NZD 22714 |
| Science (2 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 21200 - NZD 23150 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 20145 - NZD 23150 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
12 month |
NZD 19992 |
| Management (3 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 22277 - NZD 23150 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
