Osteopathy

UCAS code: B310

Here's what Swansea University says about its Osteopathy course.

Swansea's advanced four-year initial degree in Osteopathy will give you the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to become a registered osteopath, qualified to diagnose and treat a wide range of health issues through manual therapy, tailored exercises, rehabilitation, and advice.

You will gain a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology and the psychology of pain, together with excellent clinical examination techniques, combining in-depth academic work with extensive practical clinical skills. This course is approved by the General Osteopathic Council, enabling you to register to apply for practice on graduation. We have an excellent reputation, being 1st in the UK for Complementary Medicine (Complete University Guide 2024).

Our state-of-the-art facilities include a multi-disciplinary osteopathic clinic at the award-winning Health and Wellbeing Academy staffed by associate staff members who are qualified, practising osteopaths. This gives you a safe, supervised environment to build your skills and confidence as you put your theoretical knowledge into practice.

We have a unique agreement with Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board that gives you the opportunity to work in an integrated NHS setting off-campus in your final year.

You will also study modules on business development if you are planning to set up your own practice.

You will start weekly clinical placements in your first year, beginning with observational visits and building to autonomous practice in your final year.

Being based in the School of Health and Social Care, Wales’ largest provider of healthcare education, you will be immersed in a dynamic research and learning environment.

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: • Osteopathic Skills • Introduction to Personal and Professional Development September-January • Anatomy and Physiology • Anatomy and Physiology • Osteopathic Skills • Introduction to Osteopathic Concepts and Principles In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: • Osteopathic Skills • Pathophysiology and Therapeutics • Further Personal and Professional Development • Introduction to Evidence Based Practice • Clinical Biomechanics and Imaging • Introduction to Business Management for Health Care • Osteopathic Skills • Pathophysiology and Therapeutics • Applied Psychology and Sociology for Health Care In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: • Developing Business Management Skills • Continuing Personal and Professional Development • Osteopathic Skills • Applying Evidence Based Practice • Osteopathic Skills 6 In Year 4, you will typically study areas including: • Dissertation - M.Ost Osteopathy • Autonomous Osteopathic Practice • Personal and Professional Development Portfolio

Throughout your Osteopathy degree, you will build up your clinical practice hours to a minimum of 1,200 to enable you to register with the General Osteopathic Council.

Your learning will be assessed through written exams, course work and practical exams known as Objective Structured Practical Examinations, which have interactive elements.