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 Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathy Theory and Practice 1 12 REHA2171 Bundoora Campus
Biology of the Cell 12 BIOL2272 Bundoora Campus
BIOL2375 City Campus
Chemistry for Health Sciences 12 CHEM1268 Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Human Biosciences 12 BIOL2480 Bundoora Campus

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

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathy Theory and Practice 2 12 REHA2173 Bundoora Campus
Limb and Trunk Anatomy 12 BIOL2274 Bundoora Campus
BIOL2372 City Campus
Research in Health Science 12 OHTH2160 Bundoora Campus
Professionalism and Evidence-based Health Care 12 PUBH1410 Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Two of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 3 12 REHA2174 Bundoora Campus
Head and Visceral Anatomy 12 BIOL2275 Bundoora Campus
Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems 12 BIOL2043 Bundoora Campus
BIOL2371 City Campus
Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy 12 BIOL2506 Bundoora Campus

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

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 4 12 REHA2176 Bundoora Campus
Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics 12 ONPS2294 Bundoora Campus
Neuroscience 12 BIOL1131 Bundoora Campus
Human Physiology 2: Body Systems 12 BIOL2044 Bundoora Campus
BIOL2373 City Campus
AND
Year Three of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 5 12 REHA2178 Bundoora Campus
Pharmacology and Toxicology 12 ONPS2060 Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Pathology 12 MEDS2118 Bundoora Campus
Medical Examination 1 12 MEDS2146 Bundoora Campus

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

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 6 12 REHA2180 Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Clinical Practice 12 REHA2243 Bundoora Campus
Advanced Pathology 12 MEDS2119 Bundoora Campus
Medical Examination 2 12 MEDS2147 Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Four of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging 12 MEDS2144 Bundoora Campus
Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine 12 MEDS2049 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 1 12 REHA2232 Bundoora Campus
Primary Healthcare Management & Rehabilitation 12 REHA2217 Bundoora Campus

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

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Systemic and Lifestyle Disease Management 12 REHA2226 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 2 12 REHA2214 Bundoora Campus
Occupational and adjunctive therapeutics 12 REHA2215 Bundoora Campus
Working with Psychological Health and Disease 12 PUBH1412 Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Five of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Clinical Presentations across the Lifespan 12 MEDS2148 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 3 12 REHA2216 Bundoora Campus
Advanced Clinical Theory & Practice 12 REHA2218 Bundoora Campus
Law and Ethics for Health Professionals 12 OHTH2163 Bundoora Campus

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

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 4 12 REHA2219 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Practice Portfolio 24 REHA2225 Bundoora Campus

AND{Complete the following One (1) Course:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM 12 COSC2960 City 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 Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathy Theory and Practice 1 12 REHA2171 Bundoora Campus
Biology of the Cell 12 BIOL2272 Bundoora Campus
BIOL2375 City Campus
Chemistry for Health Sciences 12 CHEM1268 Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Human Biosciences 12 BIOL2480 Bundoora Campus

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

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathy Theory and Practice 2 12 REHA2173 Bundoora Campus
Limb and Trunk Anatomy 12 BIOL2274 Bundoora Campus
BIOL2372 City Campus
Research in Health Science 12 OHTH2160 Bundoora Campus
Professionalism and Evidence-based Health Care 12 PUBH1410 Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Two of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 3 12 REHA2174 Bundoora Campus
Head and Visceral Anatomy 12 BIOL2275 Bundoora Campus
Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems 12 BIOL2043 Bundoora Campus
BIOL2371 City Campus
Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy 12 BIOL2506 Bundoora Campus

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

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 4 12 REHA2176 Bundoora Campus
Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics 12 ONPS2294 Bundoora Campus
Neuroscience 12 BIOL1131 Bundoora Campus
Human Physiology 2: Body Systems 12 BIOL2044 Bundoora Campus
BIOL2373 City Campus
AND
Year Three of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 5 12 REHA2178 Bundoora Campus
Pharmacology and Toxicology 12 ONPS2060 Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Pathology 12 MEDS2118 Bundoora Campus
Medical Examination 1 12 MEDS2146 Bundoora Campus

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

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathic Theory and Practice 6 12 REHA2180 Bundoora Campus
Introduction to Clinical Practice 12 REHA2243 Bundoora Campus
Advanced Pathology 12 MEDS2119 Bundoora Campus
Medical Examination 2 12 MEDS2147 Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Four of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging 12 MEDS2144 Bundoora Campus
Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine 12 MEDS2049 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 1 12 REHA2232 Bundoora Campus
Primary Healthcare Management & Rehabilitation 12 REHA2217 Bundoora Campus

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

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Systemic and Lifestyle Disease Management 12 REHA2226 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 2 12 REHA2214 Bundoora Campus
Occupational and adjunctive therapeutics 12 REHA2215 Bundoora Campus
Working with Psychological Health and Disease 12 PUBH1412 Bundoora Campus
AND
Year Five of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Clinical Presentations across the Lifespan 12 MEDS2148 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 3 12 REHA2216 Bundoora Campus
Advanced Clinical Theory & Practice 12 REHA2218 Bundoora Campus
Law and Ethics for Health Professionals 12 OHTH2163 Bundoora Campus

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

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 4 12 REHA2219 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Practice Portfolio 24 REHA2225 Bundoora Campus

AND{Complete the following One (1) Course:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM 12 COSC2960 City 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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