Osteopathy BOst (Hons)

Anglia Ruskin University

Key Course Facts

Unemployment Rate	10% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	0% Proportion of students of Osteopathy BOst (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9250 Tuition (UK) Tuition fees per year for Osteopathy BOst (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - London School of Osteopathy
Degree	Bachelor of Osteopathy (Honours), BOst (Hons)
Subject	Osteopathy

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Osteopathy BOst (Hons) and other courses in Complementary & Alternative Medicine at Anglia Ruskin University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Complementary & Alternative Medicine.

	Osteopathy BOst (Hons) and other Complementary & Alternative Medicine courses of Anglia Ruskin University	Average review score among all Osteopathy courses in the UK
Explanations	100	95
Interesting courses	90	87
Intellectually stimulating	90	96
Challenged to do my best	100	81
Depth of concepts	100	80
Builds on previous learnings	100	77
Joined ideas from different topics	100	83
Balance directed/independent study	90	79
Applicability of course content	90	90
Clear criteria in markings	100	69
Fair assessment	90	71
Tests reflected your learning	80	82
Timely feedback	80	92
Helpful feedback	90	81
Approachability of teachers	100	85
Support from teachers	100	91
Organisation of courses	40	42
Communication of changes	50	52
IT facilities	80	91
Library	78	97
Course specific resources	80	90
Student feedback opportunities	90	82
Student feedback valued	67	72
Student's feedback acted upon	56	64
Work of student union	86	74
Mental wellbeing services	56	77
Overall satisfaction	58

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£25528	£20099	£20647
25-75 percentile range	£22764 - £29792	£11919 - £26726	£11972 - £29300

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

Osteopathy offers an exciting career where you will be able to use a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions to meet the needs of patients. Our BOst degree at The London School of Osteopathy will prepare you for independent osteopathic practice. It's accessible whether you're new to healthcare, and wish to extend and enhance your current career.

The primary aim of the course is to provide structured learning opportunities to enable you to become a safe, capable, reflective osteopathic practitioner who is committed to ethical, evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.

The LSO courses are well established and are constantly updated to reflect advances in the profession. They contain exactly what you need to become an independent practicing osteopath. Your journey will incorporate basic and applied sciences, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, philosophy, psychology and sociology. Your osteopathic learning starts from day one and a wide range of theories, models and approaches are taught throughout the course. Clinical relevance is always paramount, and is enhanced by integration in the clinic from the first year. Research is an integral part of any degree, and is particularly relevant to an emerging health profession. You're encouraged to select a topic of personal interest which you'll develop into a dissertation in the final stages of the course. Underpinning the academic learning are personal and professional skills such as communication, problem solving, analysis, critical reflection, and self-awareness. Business skills are also a core part of the curriculum.

Approved by the General Osteopathic Council (GOC) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for registration with that body.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All Anglia Ruskin University graduates of undergraduate studies in Complementary & Alternative Medicine	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in
Total respondents	10	55
Unemployed	10%	1%
Studying	0%	0%
Working	80%	81%
Both studying and working	0%	12%
No information	0%	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Assessment requirements drive student motivation, effort and commitment in any course but especially those with a professional focus. The LSO assessment programme provides a balance between formative and summative assessment items reflecting the need to provide students with feedback about their grasp and eventual mastery of necessary theoretical knowledge, attitudinal aspects of professionalism and practical skills. A wide range of forms of assessment are used throughout the programme to support the variety of learning outcomes to be measured (and also reflecting different strengths and learning styles within the student community). Continuous assessment in practical classes is used both formatively and summatively in the early stages of the course. Practical exams and vivas are held every year, with real patients involved in the final exams (as required by the GOsC). Video assignments, critiques, case studies, presentations, and portfolio activities all add to the body of evidence for student progression and achievement. A research project is planned, conducted, written up and submitted in the final stages of the course. A total of 1,200 hours of clinic exposure enable experiential learning to bring the theoretical class based sessions to life. Competence based tasks are embedded throughout this journey.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 5.5
- Foundation Law
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Law
- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees

We welcome applications from EU students.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Osteopathy, BOst (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Osteopathy BOst (Hons)

England UK	£9250	year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	year 1
Scotland	£9250	year 1
Wales	£9250	year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	year 1
Ireland	£9250	year 1

Additional fee information

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Founded in 1858, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is located in Cambridge, England, just a 15-minute walk from the City Centre. This university offers an extensive catalogue of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, as well as 8 student housing options at distinct price points. Cambridge is famous for being a student city, and those at ARU can benefit from that by mixing with those students working at the numerous universities throughout the city.

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