Osteopathic Medicine
Plymouth Marjon University
UCAS Code: 24M4 | Master of Osteopathy - MOst
Entry requirements
A level
Excluding General Studies. To include a Biology or Biology related subject.
Achieve 30-42 level 3 credits at merit/distinction with a minimum of 18 Level 3 credits at Distinction To include some Biology or Biology related credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language Grade C or 4 or above or an acceptable equivalent qualification and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or 4 or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
with at least 6 specialist units in Biology and Science or a combination of BTEC Level 3 grades We will accept triple grades achieved from a combination of other BTEC qualifications
T Level
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Excluding General Studies. To include a Biology or Biology related subject.
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About this course
This four-year integrated Master’s degree is designed for undergraduate entry, enabling you to become an accredited practising Osteopath upon completion. Osteopathy is a manual medicine that focuses on total body health by treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework, including joints, muscles and the spine. An osteopath practices manual techniques on the neuromusculoskeletal system, and reviews relevant psychological and social factors in their diagnosis.
**Why this course at Marjon?**
• Accredited by the General Osteopathic Council.
• The only university in the South West offering Osteopathy.
• A minimum of 1,000 hours of clinical training to prepare you for a confident start to your career.
• State-of-the-art laboratories for musculoskeletal biomechanics, health and exercise clinical assessment and research.
• Core disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, nutrition, and biomechanics.
**What might I become?**
This course will enable you to become a GOsC Registered Osteopath upon graduation. In the United Kingdom, osteopathy is a statutorily regulated profession. Only graduates from a degree course that is approved by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) are permitted by law to practise as osteopath. Osteopathy is a rewarding career. The career path is primarily private practice upon GOsC registration and there is an increasing provision of osteopathy via the NHS within GP practices and community health centres.
**Find out more at Open Day**
Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying Osteopathic Medicine at Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers and look around our world class Sport & Health Centre. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies.
**Book on to an Open Day at: www.marjon.ac.uk/open-day**
**Why study at Marjon?**
• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Modules
David - First year, Osteopathy;
In our first year we’re learning about lumbar and lower limb anatomy; how the nervous system works; biomechanics; and high velocity manipulations. We’re also learning academic research skills. In the second year we’ll learn about thoracic and upper limb biomechanics and gain more clinical practice. The third year is a lot more clinical practice and, among other modules, we’ll learn business skills so we know how to market ourselves and possibly start up our own business.
1st Year
Engaging with learning: Professional and personal development
Human physiology & functional anatomy
Osteopathic skills
Biochemistry & biophysics
Personal & professional development
Musculoskeletal biomechanics
2nd Year
Research methods & analysis in sport, physical activity & health sciences
Pathophysiology of non-communicable diseases
Clinical differential diagnosis
Nutrition, health & disease
Personal and professional development
Osteopathic skills
3rd Year
Pharmacology and toxicology
Osteopathic skills
Osteopathic evaluation and therapeutics
Entrepreneurship & small business management
Clinical practice
4th Year
Managing clinical uncertainty
Clinical practice
Master's project
Assessment methods
A wide range of assessments including essays, practical exams, written exams, competency exams with real patients and presentations.
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Plymouth Marjon University
School of Sport, Health and Wellbeing
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