Osteopathy is a holistic system of diagnosis and manual therapy used to treat musculoskeletal and other functional disorders of the body. In Australia, osteopaths are registered primary care practitioners.
The Master of Osteopathic Medicine is designed to develop a critical evaluation of the theory and practice of osteopathy and to produce primary care health practitioners who are able to solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently. The degree is built on a contemporary professional model that integrates the principles of evidence-based practice with a holistic paradigm of patient-centred health care.
The Master of Osteopathic Medicine is the second stage of a professional-entry-level program that aims to produce graduates who are eligible to register as practitioners of osteopathic medicine. The first stage is the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (with the double major Osteopathic Studies/Human Structure and Function), or the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) commencing in 2017; or an equivalent award from another institution.
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
The Master of Osteopathic Medicine aims to produce graduates who are eligible to register as practitioners of osteopathic medicine. Southern Cross University is seeking to increase the number of graduate osteopaths in order to meet community demand. Osteopathy Australia estimates a national shortage of osteopaths that will remain in effect for the foreseeable future.
Professional recognition
The Master of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Osteopathy Board of Australia. Graduates may apply to become a registered osteopath.
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Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree.
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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.
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.
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Admission requirements
Applicants for admission to candidature shall:
have completed the Bachelor of Clinical Science, majoring in Osteopathic Studies, Human Structure and Function at Southern Cross University, or
shall have completed an award at another institution deemed by the School Board to be equivalent to the above; and
have demonstrated in an interview, commitment to and an understanding of the profession.
Course requirements
To be eligible for the award of Master of Osteopathic Medicine a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
all units listed in the Schedule of Units
Advanced standing
Candidates may be awarded advanced standing in accordance with Rule 2 Section 4 of the University’s Rules Relating to Awards.
Schedule of units
OST03321 - Osteopathic Medicine I
OST03322 - Osteopathic Clinical Practice and Research I
OST03323 - Osteopathic Studies VII
OST03324 - Osteopathic Medicine II
OST03325 - Osteopathic Clinical Practice and Research II
OST03326 - Osteopathic Studies VIII
OST03327 - Osteopathic Medicine III
OST03328 - Osteopathic Clinical Practice and Research III
OST03329 - Osteopathic Studies IX
OST03330 - Osteopathic Medicine IV
OST03331 - Osteopathic Clinical Practice and Research IV
OST03332 - Osteopathic Studies X
Course progressions
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Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.
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