Osteopathy BOst (Hon)

Osteopathy offers an exciting career where you will be able to use a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions to meet the needs of patients. Our BOst degree at The London School of Osteopathy will prepare you for independent osteopathic practice. Its accessible whether youre new to healthcare, and wish to extend and enhance your current career.<br/><br/>The primary aim of the course is to provide structured learning opportunities to enable you to become a safe, capable, reflective osteopathic practitioner who is committed to ethical, evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.<br/><br/>The LSO courses are well established and are constantly updated to reflect advances in the profession. They contain exactly what you need to become an independent practicing osteopath. Your journey will incorporate basic and applied sciences, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, philosophy, psychology and sociology. Your osteopathic learning starts from day one and a wide range of theories, models and approaches are taught throughout the course. Clinical relevance is always paramount, and is enhanced by integration in the clinic from the first year. Research is an integral part of any degree, and is particularly relevant to an emerging health profession. Youre encouraged to select a topic of personal interest which youll develop into a dissertation in the final stages of the course. Underpinning the academic learning are personal and professional skills such as communication, problem solving, analysis, critical reflection, and self-awareness. Business skills are also a core part of the curriculum.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond. <br/><br/>Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more. <br/><br/>Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.