Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Master of Osteopathy (M.Ost) degree is delivered over four years on a full-time basis, and equips students with the underpinning knowledge, practical skills and clinical experience to become highly competent patient-centred practitioners. On successful completion, students are able to register with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and begin professional practice as an Osteopath. As part of the course, all students complete at least 1,000 clinical hours working in our teaching clinic. This offers our student osteopaths an opportunity to work with real patients from all walks and stages of life. Our specialist clinics provide experience of specific patient groups, including babies and children, women and expectant mothers, people living with HIV, members of the transgender community and patients with sports injuries. Students are often taught in small groups to ensure they benefit from staff expertise – typically, practical classes have a ratio of one tutor to every twelve students, while in clinic there is one tutor to every four students. We are proud to have been awarded Gold for Student Outcomes in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. 95% of our students progress to employment or further study and develop highly successful careers working in private practice, within the NHS, research, education, professional sports or as specialists working with specific patient groups. 40% of osteopaths currently practicing in the UK chose to train with us*. Our graduates benefit from excellent earning potential during their professional careers. The average osteopath treats 26.7 patients a week and charges an average of £52.01 per consultation, equating to an annual income of £74,645. 5% of UK osteopathy earn in excess of £100K.** As an institution are driven to deliver educational excellence, to provide the next generation of health professionals for our health services, to upskill our current workforce, to improve and advance our world through research, and to improve public health.
- General Osteopathic Council July 2024
Modules
You will complete a number of units at each year of study focusing on five key areas: Professionalism, The Functioning Human, Patient Care, Research and Enquiry, Being an Osteopath.
Assessment method
The course is assessed through both summative and formative assessments including: • presentations • essays • online assessments • development of a learning portfolio • case studies • examinations • research activities • practical and clinical examinations
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Osteopathic Council
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B110
- Institution code:
- A65
- Campus name:
- Borough High Street - London
- Campus code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
All applications are considered individually taking into account certificated evidence of key skills and a range of other qualifications.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Students will be required to undertake a DBS check during the enrolment process. Overseas and International students will need to provide a DBS.
Health checks
All offer holders are required to complete a Health Questionnaire at enrolment.
Interview
Applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview (either in-person or virtual) whether they will have chance to discuss their suitability for the course with a member of the course team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and understand not everyone has the same opportunities in life and that this can have an impact on your educational achievement. We consider each applicant on their individual strengths and merits and can make contextual offers for students who demonstrate potential at interview.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Studying in a foreign language can be very demanding. International students will need to provide proof of English Language proficiency. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £12300 | Year 1 |
| International | £12300 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £12300 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
* Please note: the HSU's tuition fees are charged to students on an academic year/annual basis and, depending on a student’s fee status and the applicable fee regime, will be subject to annual increases throughout the duration of the course. Students should be aware that there may be some additional costs to consider. Please see our website for up-to-date information on our course fees, discounts, payment plans, additional costs, and read our Tuition Fee Policy at https://www.uco.ac.uk/course-fees.
Sponsorship information
There is a variety of financial support students on our programmes can access. Further Information on the different types of financial support available to students, as well as the eligibility criteria, can be accessed at https://www.uco.ac.uk/life-uco/student-support/financial-support
Provider information
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF