The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) has a strong clinical focus and provides students with a comprehensive grounding in biomedical science and health. During the course, students gain the knowledge and skills required to continue postgraduate studies in osteopathic medicine.
To become a registered osteopath, successful completion of the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) and the Southern Cross University Master of Osteopathic Medicine is required.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) who commence the course from 2017 onwards, will receive four units of advanced standing into the Master of Osteopathic Studies. Total full-time duration for both courses (undergraduate and Master) is four years.
Career opportunities
Provides a pathway into graduate entry osteopathy. The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) together with the Master of Osteopathic Medicine provides a professional-entry-level program that produces graduates who are eligible to register as practitioners of osteopathic medicine.
Professional recognition
In Australia, entry level training in osteopathic medicine is accredited by the Osteopathy Board of Australia and this revised course is currently undergoing the accreditation process which is due to be completed late 2016. Registration in Australia gives mobility across all states and territories and New Zealand.
Professional placement
Professional placements provide students with about 800 hours of experience in the practice of safe and effective manual therapy and the application of a wide range of treatment and management plans. Students have opportunities to work with a diverse range of patients in areas including injury and illness prevention and management, rehabilitation and health promotion. Clinical practice-based learning is also undertaken at the SCU Health Clinic, at the Lismore campus.
Professional experience placements require students to fulfil...
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Lismore, NSW 2480
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Course programme
Master of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathy Board of Australia
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Advanced standing
Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree.
Recognition of formal and non-formal learning
Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas.
Recognition of informal learning
Credit may be awarded on the basis of current informal learning (that takes place through work, social, family or leisure activities).
To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways.
An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study.
course structure
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Course structure
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Schedule of units
Course progressions
Course requirements
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies), a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising all units listed in the Schedule attached to these Rules.
A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies), has successfully completed not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising any 16 units from the units listed in the Schedule attached to these Rules may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree in Clinical Sciences following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies).
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on School of Health and Human Sciences Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Schedule of units
(Osteopathic Studies)
BIO01302 - Human Anatomy
BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences
HLT10481 - Osteopathic Studies I
CMM71001 - Health Promotion and Wellness
BIO00307 - Human Physiology
HLT10583 - Communication Skills for Health Sciences
HLT10482 - Osteopathic Studies II
OST71005 - Osteopathic Science I
HLT10483 - Osteopathic Studies III
SCI10475 - Neuroscience
BIO72130 - Human Pathophysiology
OST71006 - Osteopathic Science II
HLT10484 - Osteopathic Studies IV
BIO00326 - Exercise Biochemistry
MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health
OST72001 - Osteopathic Diagnosis I
HLT10485 - Osteopathic Studies V
OST73002 - Osteopathic Diagnosis II
OST81001 - Osteopathic Medicine I Note 1
OST82001 - Osteopathic Clinical Practice and Research I Note 1
HLT10486 - Osteopathic Studies VI
PHA00315 - Introductory Pharmacology
OST82002 - Osteopathic Clinical Practice and Research II Note 1
OST82005 - Osteopathic Medicine II Note 1
Course progressions
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Session 1 Commencement - Full-time
Session 1 Commencement - Part time
Session 2 Commencement
Session 3 Commencement
Notes
Note 1: AQF8
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