Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)

VU course code: HBSO | CRICOS: 088781E | Level of study: Undergraduate

ATAR

Lowest selection rank: 60.65

Duration

3 years full time

Delivery mode

In person

Fees

Commonwealth supported place

Location

City Campus

Applications closed

Overview

This course is no longer taking applications. New applicants, plese refer to the Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).

Our Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy), plus Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) lead to professional registration as an osteopath.

This course is for continuing students only.

New students, please refer to Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Critically reflect on the philosophy and position of osteopathy in the broader healthcare system;

Search, retrieve and critically appraise scholarly literature related to osteopathic philosophy and practice, as well as the broader healthcare field;

Interrogate the physical, socio-economic, psychological and cultural factors contributing to a patient's presenting complaint;

Synthesise biomedical science knowledge and apply to patient presentations;

Formulate diagnoses of musculoskeletal disorders based on interpretation of physical, neurological, orthopaedic, osteopathic examination findings and clinical evidence;

Adapt osteopathic manual techniques, rehabilitation exercises, patient education and preventative health approaches to presentations;

Exhibit professionalism and effective communication when interacting with the patient community, peers and colleagues; and

Integrate osteopathic principles, biomedical science and research evidence for practice to inform the rationale of osteopathic treatment;
: Osteopathic treatments include:
soft-tissue techniques
joint manipulation
joint mobilisation
exercise rehabilitation
general healthcare advice.
To prepare you to work in health care, our osteopath students study:
anatomy
osteopathic principles and techniques
physiology
pathology
population health
evidence-based practice.
New students, please refer to Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

ATAR requirements

Minimum ATAR: 60.65

This course has a minimum ATAR entry requirement. This means you’ll need to achieve a certain ATAR, along with other criteria, to be considered for this course.

The following table shows the ranking results of our current student intake and is an indication of the ATAR you’ll need to successfully apply.

VU course code: HBSO

VTAC course code: 4300243051

Campus: City Campus

ATAR profile of people who received an offer for the Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)
	ATAR (Excluding adjustment factors)	Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer	95.00	99.00
Median rank to receive an offer	73.55	81.10
Lowest rank to receive an offer	53.55	60.65

Learn more about ATAR

What is ATAR?

The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) compares the results of final-year school students, with adjustments made for factors such as hardship. The ranking is expressed as a number between 0 and 99.95. ATAR minimum entry requirements are not usually essential entry criteria for applicants who have completed secondary education more than 2 years ago.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry criteria include:

English-language requirements
academic requirements.

Your work and life experience will also be considered.

To find specific entry requirements for this course, please select the section below that is most relevant to you.

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

: This information is relevant if, in the 2 years prior to studying with us, you have completed (or will complete) one of the following:

Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE)

an Australian or overseas equivalent to VCE

an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
PLUS:
A study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics or Physics.
: This information is relevant if you have completed an accredited award (such as a certificate or diploma) at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (usually a TAFE, polytechnic or other registered VET institute).

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in Health Sciences or similar.
: This information is relevant if you’ve previously completed all or part of a university or other higher-education course.

Admission criteria

Completion of at least one semester of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
: This information is relevant if you left secondary school more than two years ago and haven’t studied since.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
PLUS:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
AND:
A study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics or Physics.

Special entry programs

Special admission programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special admission programs

VU Early Entry

If you're currently in Year 11 or 12, our exclusive VU Early Entry program comes with a Conditional Offer to the course of your choosing*, a personalised course plan, special events, exclusive discounts and access to one-on-one course advice.

*Conditions apply.

Learn more about VU Early Entry

Additional information

A current First Aid certificate (HLTAID003/HLTAID011) or Level 11 First Aid Certificate must be obtained prior to HBS3004 and clinical placement. Students must maintain a current certificate until graduation.

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy), students will be required to complete 288 credit points of Core studies.

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

This course is not accepting new students. To find the fees for new enrolments, please see: Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the government, reducing it to the amount listed here. Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens will qualify for a CSP place. If your course is not Commonwealth supported, or you don't qualify, you'll pay full fees.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

You'll be qualified for a career as a practising osteopath after completing both this degree and our Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).

New students will need to enrol and complete the Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).

Osteopaths can work in a variety of healthcare settings:

private practice clinics
hospitals
maternal health centres
community organisations.

Become a registered osteopath

With our dual-qualification in osteopathy, including the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy), you can gain the following registrations and memberships:

registration with the Osteopathy Board of Australia
registration as an osteopath in all other Australian states and in New Zealand
membership with Osteopathy Australia.

For further information about registration requirements, visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

To register as an osteopath, you will need to complete the double-degree program:

Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) – HBSO
Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)

New students will need to enrol and complete the Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).

Salaries

Check the average salary of osteopaths in Australia at PayScale.

Accreditation

This course, in combination with the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy), is accredited by the Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council (AOAC).