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OSTEOPATHY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
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.
This 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. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Anatomy and Physiology • Osteopathic Skills • Personal and Professional Development
Year 2 • Applied Psychology and Sociology for Health Care • Clinical Biomechanics and Imaging • Osteopathic Skills • Pathophysiology and Therapeutics Year 3 • Applying Evidence Based Practice • Developing Business Management Skills • Osteopathic Skills Year 4: • Autonomous Osteopathic Practice • Dissertation • Personal and Professional Development Portfolio
TYPICAL OFFER: BBB (to include a Biological Science or Physical Education)
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †
MOst Single Honours ♦ Osteopathy
♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
FUTURE CAREERS: Most registered osteopaths work in the private sector. Qualified osteopaths can expect an average starting salary of £25,000.
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