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Master of Osteopathy - MOst

Osteopathy

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Osteopathy course at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College).

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

Ideally this should include Biology and/or a subject with relevant human biology and science content. Applicants who demonstrate good potential but lack a grounding in relevant science content are still welcome to apply, but may be made a conditional offer based on completion of our Introduction to Healthcare Studies (IHS) online course.

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Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£14,027 per year
International£14,027 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B110

Here's what Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) says about its Osteopathy course.

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.

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

** Institute of Osteopathy Census 2022

Guidance for Applicants with a Disability or Health Condition

We are keen to support students who wish to share a disability or health condition and encourage you to discuss this with us if you have not done so already.

At this time, our building has certain areas that may pose challenges for students with mobility needs.

If you have any specific accessibility requirements and are not already in touch with us about these, or you would like more information about accessibility at HSU, please contact us at [email protected] or visit https://www.hsu.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/ for more information.

Source: Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)

Course details

Qualification

Master of Osteopathy - MOst

Department

Rehabilitation, Sport and Psychology

Location

Borough High Street - London | London

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Osteopathy

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

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.

How you will be assessed

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

Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) reviews

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Based on 9 reviews from Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)'s students and alumni
5 star
62%
4 star
12%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
12%
All reviews

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2nd year student

Student union has helped very much

(5)

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2nd year student

It has it ups and downs

(4)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Very poorly financed

(1)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Support is excellent

(5)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Facilities could use more funding for better experience

(3)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Quite challenging and fun

(5)

2 years ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) students who took the Osteopathy course - or another course in the same subject area.

Complementary and alternative medicine

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

76%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

88%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

75%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

84%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

77%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

77%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

84%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

73%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

62%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

58%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

50%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

58%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

91%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

55%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

79%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

50%

low

How well organised is your course?

37%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

81%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

78%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

80%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

51%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

64%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

73%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

76%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

93%

high

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

76%

low

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

80%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

90%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

66%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

83%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

78%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College). These students are taking Osteopathy or another course from the same subject area.

Complementary and alternative medicine
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female44%Male56%
Where students come from
International31%UK69%
Student performance
2:1 or above82%
Number of students725
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyB
Physical EducationB
PsychologyB
ChemistryC
Business StudiesC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Osteopathy course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) graduates across each of those subject areas.

Subjects allied to medicine
Allied health

Graduate statistics

90%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

96%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

90%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

90%

Therapy professionals

5%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics

95%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

96%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

90%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

90%

Therapy professionals

5%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) graduates who took Osteopathy - or another course in the same subject area.

Allied health

Earnings

£33.2k

First year after graduation

£41.2k

Third year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Osteopathy.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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