Bachelor degree
36 months
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$75
Full-time
Intakes: February
International tuition: A$34,000
Program overview
To prepare you for work in health care, you’ll study:
anatomy
osteopathic principles and techniques
physiology
pathology
population health
evidence-based practice.
You’ll gain work experience through extensive clinical practice. This perfect mix of scientific study and hands-on practice will have you confident and job-ready following our masters.
VU offers one of only three accredited programs in Australia.
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
PLUS:
A study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics or Physics.
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
Career opportunities
You'll be qualified for a career as a practising osteopath after completing both this degree and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).
Osteopaths can work in a variety of healthcare settings:
private practice clinics
hospitals
maternal health centres
community organisations.
Campus location
Melbourne
,
Australia


