Bachelor of Osteopathy Honours

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 4)

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Diploma or equivalent;
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results

  
  

• English Language requirements (Band 5)

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup

Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup

Course Structure

C00|1

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Course notes

Important course notes

• Non standard timetable requirements

  For practicum placements there could be requirements for non-standard timetable.
  

• Clinical or professional work placement requirement

  Students are required to undertake at least 546 hours of clinical practice as part of this course with partner healthcare providers in Western Australia. Practicum hours are usually unpaid, may require substantive time commitment, may be undertaken a substantive distance from the student’s main campus or residence, may be required in multiple sites / services.
  

  Attendance requirements

  Students will be required to attend practicum hours during the hours established by the host health agency providing the clinical placement, held across a full year. These hours may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks, and clinical practice periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside the control of the School.
  

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfil their duty of care, students are required to complete risk management protocols on commencement of the course and carry out amendments in subsequent semesters, as appropriate. Risk management protocols include, but are not restricted to:
  Certificate of National Police Clearance
  Current WA Department of Health Criminal Record Screening Clearance Card
  Current First Aid Certificate
  Department of Education and Training National Criminal History Record Check
  Evidence of immunisation status as per the Department of Health schedule, more information at http://www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12891
  MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment
  Working with Children Check, more information at www.workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
  Due to the practical nature of the Osteopathy professions and protection of the public, there are inherent requirements applicable to this course that may impact upon the success of some potential students. Applicants and students with a disability or other issue likely to impact on their ability to perform in practice are encouraged to contact the Access and Inclusion Service to discuss their situation.
  More information can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/medical-and-health-sciences/placements/inherent-requirements
  

  Professional practice rules

  The practice education/fieldwork component of the course needs supervisors to be registered and in good standing with the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
  

• Membership

  Students can apply for membership with Osteopathy Australia. Students studying osteopathy at an Australian university are eligible for free student membership with Osteopathy Australia.

• Registration

  Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Osteopathy Board of Australia. Registration with the Osteopathy Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.

  The student is required to register with the Osteopathy Board of Australia (Ahpra) before starting their first professional placement.

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply research skills, advanced knowledge and evidence-based theory of osteopathy and the health professions across different contexts.
2. Use clinical reasoning, best available evidence, and patient preferences to inform complex patient-centred care.
3. Anticipate challenges and initiate solutions for improved patient care in the practice of osteopathy.
4. Critically assess the quality, relevance and reliability of information and evidence to inform effective osteopathy practice and research.
5. Clearly communicate knowledge, evidence and theory of osteopathy to a variety of audiences with independence.
6. Co-create management plans to deliver culturally responsive services for individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
7. Work collaboratively as a member of a diverse, inter-professional healthcare community to deliver safe and ethical practice.
8. Critically reflect on personal osteopathic practice and scholarship to ensure ongoing safe and effective healthcare.

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $10,550 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee ¹

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Career Opportunities

Whilst many osteopathy professionals work directly with clients, graduates can also pursue careers in areas including clinical practice, vocational rehabilitation, aged care, disability services, sports performance, and more.

Possible future job titles

Osteopath, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants or Case Managers, Aged Care Clinical Assessor, Rehabilitation Consultant, Injury Management Consultant

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
• Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Doctor of Philosophy