OSTEOPATHY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
IN THE UK COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE (The Complete University Guide 2020) OSTEOPATHY ST
This Osteopathy degree will give you the knowledge and skills to become a registered osteopath, qualified to diagnose and treat a wide range of health issues through manual and physical therapy, tailored exercises, rehabilitation and advice. You will gain an understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology together with clinical examination techniques, combining in-depth academic work with extensive practical clinical skills.
Global Opportunities available International Students
foundation programme available Full details available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
The course is approved by the General Osteopathic Council, enabling you to register to apply for practice upon graduation. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a fully functioning osteopathic clinic at the award-winning Health and Wellbeing Academy, which is staffed by associate staff members who are practising osteopaths. This gives you a safe environment to build your skills and confidence as you put your theoretical knowledge into practice. We also have a unique agreement with the local health board that gives you the opportunity to work in an integrated NHS setting in your final year.
AREAS STUDIED TYPICALLY INCLUDE: Year 1 • Anatomy and physiology • Osteopathic skills • Personal and professional development Year 2 • Applied psychology and sociology for health care • Developing evidence based practice • Osteopathic skills • Pathophysiology and therapeutics Year 3 • Developing business management skills • Osteopathic skills • Violence and aggression passport Year 4: • Autonomous osteopathic practice • Chronic pain management • Health psychology of long term and chronic conditions • Manual handling
TYPICAL OFFER: BBB (to include a Biological Science)
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
FUTURE CAREERS: Most registered osteopaths work in the private sector. Qualified Osteopaths can expect an average starting salary of £25,000. DEGREE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: M.Ost Single Honours ♦ Osteopathy ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
ACCREDITATIONS INCLUDE:
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses
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