Course summary

The European School of Osteopathy (ESO) is recognised within the worldwide osteopathic community as a centre of osteopathic excellence. Our Kent campus provides a vibrant and supportive learning environment, The BSc (Hons) Osteopathy is a four year full-time modified attendance degree combining online learning and face to face teaching for those students who want to combine studying with working or managing family life. This modified attendance course will run two evenings a week and one Saturday a month, with additional hours needed for clinical hours, optional tutorials and self-directed study. Upon successful completion of this University of Plymouth validated degree, graduates can register with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and launch straight into a career as a practising osteopath. The curriculum involves problem-based learning, case-based scenarios and research over four years. Students will attend the teaching clinic located in Maidstone, alongside practical skills classes, lectures and tutorials. Students spend 1000 hours in the teaching clinic, equipping them with the skills needed to be an excellent practitioner. Students will develop key business skills and research experience, enabling them to work in established clinics or to build their own practices after graduating. ESO graduates have pursued successful careers working with athletes, corporate consultancy, university-level teaching, working with animals and medical research. ESO is noted for its warm and friendly atmosphere. The supportive atmosphere between students and staff is exceptional, providing a close-knit support network for all. Our Kent campus provides a vibrant and supportive learning environment, with a location that offers the best of both worlds; students enjoy a lower cost of living in Kent, with stunning countryside on their doorstep plus easy access to miles of beautiful coastline and outdoor activities – all within an hour’s train ride of London and with easy access to mainland Europe. Maidstone is the large county town of Kent, located approximately 35 miles from London. It offers a huge green open space at the centre of town, with a thirty acre lake and mature trees and parkland. There is a busy shopping centre, independent shops, health clubs and swimming pools, a cinema complex and bowling alley, plus a choice of pubs, clubs, cafes and bars – all located in the centre of town. For more information on syllabus, entry requirements and how to apply visit https://www.eso.ac.uk/undergraduate/study-at-the-eso/bsc-hons-osteopathy/