Course

Master of Osteopathy

Approved Abbreviation: MOsteo

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 4580.1

CRICOS Code: 062041M

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The Master of Osteopathy course is a postgraduate professional program recognised at tertiary, government and professional levels aimed to meet the professional needs of osteopaths. This course offers students the opportunity to develop strong theoretical foundations and primary health care practice skills in a range of specialisations.

The course has a strong clinical orientation with an emphasis on the application of knowledge to osteopathic health care practice. Once students have completed this Masters program, they will be eligible to apply for registration as an osteopath in a number of states of Australia.

Overseas and International students are also encouraged, as the Master of Osteopathy course is recognised in a number of countries overseas

Study Mode
Two years full-time.

Advanced standing

Applications for advanced standing will be assessed in accordance with current UWS policy.

Accreditation
This program was developed in close cooperation with the Australian Osteopathic Association of New South Wales (NSW), the NSW Osteopaths' Registration Board and is a recognised pathway leading to registration as an Osteopath.

Admission

Applications for the course must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Further information on admission to postgraduate courses is available on the Local Admissions section of the UWS website.

Applicants must hold a tertiary degree in Osteopathy. All applicants must have completed the requirements, or their equivalent, of the units offered in the undergraduate Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathic Studies)/ Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) degree before they can be considered for entry into this program.

Applicants who can demonstrate that they have met some but not all requirements of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathic Studies), will be required to take units from undergraduate award as non-award study.

International applicants should contact International Office for details on admission. Contact information for the International Office is available via the UWS website.

http://sites.uws.edu.au/international

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

400426

Clinical Osteopathic Medicine 1

400428

Evidence Based Health Care

400427

Introduction to Osteopathic Clinical Practice

400429

Rehabilitation for Osteopaths

Spring session

400433

Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for Osteopaths

400430

Clinical Osteopathic Medicine 2

400431

Diagnostic Reasoning in Osteopathic Practice

400432

Osteopathic Research 1

Year 2

Autumn session

400434

Clinical Osteopathic Medicine 3

400437

Nutrition and Pharmacology for Osteopaths

400436

Osteopathic Research 2

400435

Treatment Planning in Osteopathic Practice

Spring session

400438

Clinical Osteopathic Medicine 4

400440

Integrative Osteopathy

400441

Professional Osteopathic Management

400439

Reflective Osteopathic Practice

Osteopathic Clinical Training

For registration as an Osteopath, students in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathic Studies) and Master of Osteopathy program are required to meet the minimum Clinical attendance and training requirements as defined by course accreditation. Osteopathic teaching clinics operate for 50 weeks per year and students are required to attend clinical sessions on a rotation basis outside the Autumn and Spring semester teaching periods to maintain a public service and provide continuity of patient care.

Osteopathic Practical Technique/ Skills Development and Clinical Training Sessions

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathic Studies) and Master of Osteopathy programs both incorporate the teaching of Osteopathic techniques/ skills and clinical training through physical contact between supervising clinicians, lecturers, students and patients of both genders and all backgrounds. This conduct is guided by protocols and codes of conduct and is a compulsory requirement of the course as it ensures that graduates are able to provide competent treatment to the public. Students entering the program must do so with an understanding that accommodations cannot be made in this area for any reason as it places the wellbeing and competent care of patients at risk.