Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies)

Bachelor

The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) is a pathway towards a career in osteopathy. Providing a comprehensive grounding in anatomy and physiology, you'll develop deep knowledge of the connections between the structure and function of your bones, joints, muscles and nerves.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Course Code

3007162, 091528C, 091528C

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

International Fees

$28,800 per year / $86,400 total

ATAR

60

About this course

The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) is a pathway towards a career in osteopathy.

Providing a comprehensive grounding in anatomy and physiology, you'll develop deep knowledge of the connections between the structure and function of your bones, joints, muscles and nerves.

With experience drawn from a clinical setting, and complemented by teaching around biomedical science and health, you'll gather essential knowledge into how our bodies function and why, and what to do when those functions falter. The course includes the study of advanced levels of anatomy and physiology, particularly the structure and function of the muscular and nervous systems.

To become a registered osteopath, successful completion of the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) and the Southern Cross University Master of Osteopathic Medicine is required.

Study locations

Lismore

Gold Coast

What you will learn

Exercise analytical thinking, critical thinking and reasoning and problem solving skills in health-related settings
Demonstrate innovative and creative responses and solutions to challenges in health-related settings
Demonstrate a knowledge of, and commitment to, social responsibility, ethics and human rights in health-related settings
Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and integrated body of knowledge of the concepts of human health and disease
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical, social, political, ecological or cultural influences that impact health and health-related settings
Integrate responsibility for independent, self-directed learning and reflective practice
Manage personal responsibility for maintaining or advancing information and literacy skills for scholarly and professional practice
Communicate concisely and appropriately in an oral and written form in an academic and professional context in health-related settings
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of teamwork in health care
Apply and integrate an understanding of social, indigenous and cultural diversity, a local and international perspective, and respect for the identity of all persons

Career pathways

This course provides a pathway into graduate entry osteopathy.

To become a registered osteopath, you need to successfully complete both the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) and the Southern Cross University Master of Osteopathic Medicine.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).

82.1%

Overall satisfaction

92.9%

Skill scale

60.7%

Teaching scale

89.4%

Employed full-time

$66.3k

Average salary

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