Osteopathy

Please contact our Admissions team before applying Open to Year 2/Year 3 direct entrants who have studied in a related field (e.g Physiotherapy, Sports Science) and have completed our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process.

About the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) - part of the BCNO Group

The European School of Osteopathy is part of the BCNO Group, partnered with the University of Plymouth. They have an international reputation for academic and research excellence in Osteopathy.

Known for the support we provide to students and the quality of our teaching, ESO students receive a solid understanding of human anatomy and physiology, as well as developing osteopathic techniques. This four year full-time degree provides students with 1000 hours of clinical experience whilst also developing key business skills and research experience, enabling our graduates to work in established clinics or to build their own practice or to work for the NHS. ESO graduates have pursued successful careers working with athletes, corporate consultancy, university-level teaching, work with animals and medical research.

ESO are noted for their warm and friendly atmosphere. The supportive atmosphere between students and staff is exceptional, providing a close-knit support network for all. ESO are the perfect place to train to be an Osteopath, with their on-site teaching clinics and fantastic locations. ESO campus is situated in Maidstone, the county town of Kent, and just an hour from London by train. Beautiful countryside and miles of coastline are on the doorstep and ESO is located just around the corner from the buzzing town centre.

About The Course

The Master of Osteopathy (M.Ost) is a four-year full-time degree programme, delivered at our ESO (Kent) campus. Its purpose is to educate individuals to become safe, competent osteopathic practitioners. On successful completion of the four year full-time course, graduates are eligible to register with the General Osteopathic Council and launch straight into a career as a practising Osteopath. The Master of Osteopathy degree is validated by the University of Plymouth.

The curriculum involves problem-based learning, case-based scenarios and research over four years. Modules studied include anatomy, physiology, clinical methods, musculo-skeletal diagnosis, nutrition, clinical practice, psychology, paediatrics, business skills, leadership, research methods, osteopathic sports care (elective), women's health (elective), pain management (elective), care of the older adult (elective). Students will attend the teaching clinic located at BCOM, 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 practice after graduating.

Assessment

The assessments are designed to be stimulating and challenging, stretching the students' knowledge and practical skills. Assessments include essays, presentations, group work, reflective accounts, ISCE (integrated standard clinical exam), and clinical assessments either as individual students or group work.

Successful students graduate from ESO with a validated integrated four year Master degree of Osteopathy from the University of Plymouth.

For more information visit https://www.eso.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/most/