Osteopathic Medicine MOst
Entry requirements
112 UCAS Tariff points, including science based subjects
Pass with 60 credits (Science based)
UCAS Tariff
112 UCAS Tariff points, including science based subjects
About this course
The (M.Ost) programme is likely to appeal to students with a strong academic interest with perhaps desire to combine lecturing and/or research with work as an osteopath. It may also appeal to students who wish to work in Europe where an Integrated Masters is likely to be the expected qualification for an osteopath. It is recognised by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and on successful completion students are eligible to register as an osteopath with the GOsC
Modules
Year 1 Modules include:
Human Anatomy and Physiology (40 credits)
Introduction to Osteopathic Practice (40 credits)
Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Practice (40 credits)
Year 2 Modules include:
Human Disease and Dysfunction (40 credits)
Foundation in Osteopathic Practice (40 credits)
Foundation in Evidence Based and Professional Practice (40 credits)
Year 3 Modules include:
Clinical Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis (40 credits)
Developing Osteopathic Practice (40 credits)
Developing Professional Practice (40 credits)
Developing Evidenced Based Practice (40 credits)
Year 4 Modules include:
Clinical Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis (40 credits)
Developing Osteopathic Practice (40 credits)
Developing Professional Practice (40 credits)
Assessment methods
The assessment strategies of this course are varied to promote inclusivity and variety. They include formative approaches which provide opportunities for students to gain valuable ongoing feedback on academic, practical and professional ability. Assessments used include written exams, technique, exercise and clinical examination practical assessments, presentations and viva, reflective essays, literature reviews, case study presentations and essays, data interpretation exercises, research project, teaching tasks and clinical based assessment
Learners will be provided with module guides which will provide details of content, learning outcomes and modes of formative and summative assessments. Each individual assessment will have its own assignment brief’ to provide learners with details of the assessment rational, mode, related learning outcomes and guidelines for successful completion.
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