UNDERGRADUATE

Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)

Osteopaths are trained in diagnosis, management, and treatment of musculoskeletal pain disorders. They combine conventional medical testing procedures and skills of palpation and motion testing to inform their clinical rationale for treating a patient's condition.

Degree Details

You will be trained in musculoskeletal diagnosis, clinical procedures in performing conventional medical tests, physical examination techniques, and motion testing in order to assist in diagnosis of a patient’s condition.

Osteopaths make treatment decisions that depend on the patient as well as their condition. They might give advice on posture, exercise, lifting procedures, nutrition and other areas.

You will begin work-integrated learning in first year, with clinical observations in the RMIT Health Clinic.

In the final two years, you will conduct safe, skilled evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints under the supervision of qualified and nationally registered osteopaths, over a period of 38 weeks per year.

There is also an opportunity to complete a work placement in an Australian osteopathic clinic.

The osteopathic profession is the fastest-growing allied health profession in Australia, with the number of osteopaths almost doubling every decade for the last several decades.

Osteopaths treat complaints such as backache, general joint problems, sports injuries, arthritis, stress and repetitive strain injuries, and a wide range of general medical complaints.

Osteopaths diagnose patient complaints using information from case histories, physical examinations, observations of body structure and mobility, medical imaging, and laboratory tests.

After diagnosing issues, osteopaths treat patients using manual techniques such as soft tissue stretching, muscle relaxation, and gentle mobilisation or manipulation.

Osteopaths are primarily employed or self-employed in private osteopathic clinics or multidisciplinary clinics.  With increasing opportunities in occupational rehabilitation, osteopathy can be a satisfying and fulfilling career.

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 70% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.

When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.

Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester
Year One of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathy Theory and Practice 112REHA2171Bundoora Campus
Biology of the Cell12BIOL2272Bundoora Campus
BIOL2375City Campus
Chemistry for Health Sciences12CHEM1268Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Human Biosciences12BIOL2480Bundoora Campus

ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathy Theory and Practice 212REHA2173Bundoora Campus
Limb and Trunk Anatomy12BIOL2274Bundoora Campus
BIOL2372City Campus
Research in Health Science12OHTH2160Bundoora Campus
Professionalism and Evidence-based Health Care12PUBH1410Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Two of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 312REHA2174Bundoora Campus
Head and Visceral Anatomy12BIOL2275Bundoora Campus
Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems12BIOL2043Bundoora Campus
BIOL2371City Campus
Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy12BIOL2506Bundoora Campus

ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 412REHA2176Bundoora Campus
Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics12ONPS2294Bundoora Campus
Neuroscience12BIOL1131Bundoora Campus
Human Physiology 2: Body Systems12BIOL2044Bundoora Campus
BIOL2373City Campus
AND
Year Three of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 512REHA2178Bundoora Campus
Pharmacology and Toxicology12ONPS2060Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Pathology12MEDS2118Bundoora Campus
Medical Examination 112MEDS2146Bundoora Campus

ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 612REHA2180Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Clinical Practice12REHA2243Bundoora Campus
Advanced Pathology12MEDS2119Bundoora Campus
Medical Examination 212MEDS2147Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Four of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging12MEDS2144Bundoora Campus
Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine12MEDS2049Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 112REHA2232Bundoora Campus
Primary Healthcare Management & Rehabilitation12REHA2217Bundoora Campus

ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Systemic and Lifestyle Disease Management12REHA2226Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 212REHA2214Bundoora Campus
Occupational and adjunctive therapeutics12REHA2215Bundoora Campus
Working with Psychological Health and Disease12PUBH1412Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Five of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Clinical Presentations across the Lifespan12MEDS2148Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 312REHA2216Bundoora Campus
Advanced Clinical Theory & Practice12REHA2218Bundoora Campus
Law and Ethics for Health Professionals12OHTH2163Bundoora Campus

ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 412REHA2219Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Practice Portfolio24REHA2225Bundoora Campus

AND{Complete the following One (1) Course:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM12COSC2960City Campus

How To Apply

RMIT

Complete your details and we'll make sure your inquiry is sent to the RMIT which will contact you to discuss this degree. For more details, feel free to contact one of the educational consultants at EDVISE HUB Click Here To Book Your Session

Degree Details

You will be trained in musculoskeletal diagnosis, clinical procedures in performing conventional medical tests, physical examination techniques, and motion testing in order to assist in diagnosis of a patient’s condition.

Osteopaths make treatment decisions that depend on the patient as well as their condition. They might give advice on posture, exercise, lifting procedures, nutrition and other areas.

You will begin work-integrated learning in first year, with clinical observations in the RMIT Health Clinic.

In the final two years, you will conduct safe, skilled evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints under the supervision of qualified and nationally registered osteopaths, over a period of 38 weeks per year.

There is also an opportunity to complete a work placement in an Australian osteopathic clinic.

The osteopathic profession is the fastest-growing allied health profession in Australia, with the number of osteopaths almost doubling every decade for the last several decades.

Osteopaths treat complaints such as backache, general joint problems, sports injuries, arthritis, stress and repetitive strain injuries, and a wide range of general medical complaints.

Osteopaths diagnose patient complaints using information from case histories, physical examinations, observations of body structure and mobility, medical imaging, and laboratory tests.

After diagnosing issues, osteopaths treat patients using manual techniques such as soft tissue stretching, muscle relaxation, and gentle mobilisation or manipulation.

Osteopaths are primarily employed or self-employed in private osteopathic clinics or multidisciplinary clinics.  With increasing opportunities in occupational rehabilitation, osteopathy can be a satisfying and fulfilling career.

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 70% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.

When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.

Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester
Year One of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathy Theory and Practice 112REHA2171Bundoora Campus
Biology of the Cell12BIOL2272Bundoora Campus
BIOL2375City Campus
Chemistry for Health Sciences12CHEM1268Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Human Biosciences12BIOL2480Bundoora Campus

ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathy Theory and Practice 212REHA2173Bundoora Campus
Limb and Trunk Anatomy12BIOL2274Bundoora Campus
BIOL2372City Campus
Research in Health Science12OHTH2160Bundoora Campus
Professionalism and Evidence-based Health Care12PUBH1410Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Two of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 312REHA2174Bundoora Campus
Head and Visceral Anatomy12BIOL2275Bundoora Campus
Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems12BIOL2043Bundoora Campus
BIOL2371City Campus
Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy12BIOL2506Bundoora Campus

ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 412REHA2176Bundoora Campus
Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics12ONPS2294Bundoora Campus
Neuroscience12BIOL1131Bundoora Campus
Human Physiology 2: Body Systems12BIOL2044Bundoora Campus
BIOL2373City Campus
AND
Year Three of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 512REHA2178Bundoora Campus
Pharmacology and Toxicology12ONPS2060Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Pathology12MEDS2118Bundoora Campus
Medical Examination 112MEDS2146Bundoora Campus

ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 612REHA2180Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Clinical Practice12REHA2243Bundoora Campus
Advanced Pathology12MEDS2119Bundoora Campus
Medical Examination 212MEDS2147Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Four of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging12MEDS2144Bundoora Campus
Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine12MEDS2049Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 112REHA2232Bundoora Campus
Primary Healthcare Management & Rehabilitation12REHA2217Bundoora Campus

ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Systemic and Lifestyle Disease Management12REHA2226Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 212REHA2214Bundoora Campus
Occupational and adjunctive therapeutics12REHA2215Bundoora Campus
Working with Psychological Health and Disease12PUBH1412Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Five of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Clinical Presentations across the Lifespan12MEDS2148Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 312REHA2216Bundoora Campus
Advanced Clinical Theory & Practice12REHA2218Bundoora Campus
Law and Ethics for Health Professionals12OHTH2163Bundoora Campus

ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 412REHA2219Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Practice Portfolio24REHA2225Bundoora Campus

AND{Complete the following One (1) Course:

Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM12COSC2960City Campus

How To Apply

RMIT

Complete your details and we'll make sure your inquiry is sent to the RMIT which will contact you to discuss this degree. For more details, feel free to contact one of the educational consultants at EDVISE HUB Click Here To Book Your Session

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Duration:Full-time 5 years

Location:Australia

Fees:AUD$37,440

intake: February

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