On completion of this course, students will be able to: Critically reflect on the philosophy and position of osteopathy in the broader healthcare system; Critically review scholarly literature related to osteopathic philosophy and practice, as well as the broader healthcare field/area; Formulate diagnoses of musculoskeletal disorders based on interpretation of physical, neurological, orthopaedic, osteopathic examination findings and clinical evidence; Synthesise biomedical science knowledge and apply to their osteopathic practice; Adopt osteopathic manual techniques and clinical examinations to musculoskeletal presentations; Exhibit professionalism and effective communication when interacting with the patient community, peers and colleagues; Interrogate the physical, socio-economic, psychological, spiritual and cultural factors contributing to a patient’s presenting complaint; Integrate osteopathic principles and theoretical science concepts including researched evidence for practice to inform the rationale of osteopathic treatment; Advocate wellness and preventative health in patient centred care; Reflect on their identity as a developing health professional and articulate their plan for lifelong learning; Engage in intra- and inter-professional education and peer review to ensure optimal patient management.

This degree, which pathways into the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy), will enable you to pursue a range of careers in osteopathy. VU is held in extremely high regard in the industry for its hands-on approach and extensive clinical placements. Registration With the dual-qualification in osteopathy, you can gain: registration with the Osteopathy Board of Australia registration as an Osteopath in all other Australian states and in New Zealand membership with the Australian Osteopathic Association