Osteopathy MOst (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Osteopathy MOst (Hons) at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Complementary & Alternative Medicine.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH02
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Complementary & Alternative Medicine at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £26500 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £27000 | £22000 - £32000 | £22000 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH02
| 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 |
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Course Description
Swansea's advanced four-year initial degree in Osteopathy will give you the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to become a registered osteopath, qualified to diagnose and treat a wide range of health issues through manual therapy, tailored exercises, rehabilitation, and advice.
You will gain a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology and the psychology of pain, together with excellent clinical examination techniques, combining in-depth academic work with extensive practical clinical skills. This course is approved by the General Osteopathic Council, enabling you to register to apply for practice on graduation. We have an excellent reputation, being ranked 1st in the UK for Complementary Medicine (Complete University Guide, 2022).
Our state-of-the-art facilities include a multi-disciplinary osteopathic clinic at the award-winning Health and Wellbeing Academy staffed by associate staff members who are qualified, practising osteopaths. This gives you a safe, supervised environment to build your skills and confidence as you put your theoretical knowledge into practice.
We have a unique agreement with Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board that gives you the opportunity to work in an integrated NHS setting off-campus in your final year.
You will also study modules on business development if you are planning to set up your own practice.
You will start weekly clinical placements in your first year, beginning with observational visits and building to autonomous practice in your final year.
Being based in the School of Health and Social Care, Wales’s largest provider of healthcare education, you will be immersed in a dynamic research and learning environment.
You will join a university that is;
15th in the UK for Course Satisfaction - Guardian University Guide 2023
12th in the UK for Student Satisfaction – NSS 2021
UK Top 25 University - Guardian University Guide 2022
1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects - Complete University Guide 2022
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Osteopathy MOst (Hons) at Swansea University
| 85% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
GCSE requirements: A minimum of five passes at Grade A* - C/9-4 including Welsh or English language and Mathematics. If offered a place, you will also need: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, or approved equivalent and an Occupational Health Check. For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
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.
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)
University Rankings
Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
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Osteopathy MOst (Hons) | Swansea University | 96% | 5% | 4% | - | - | 164 | Swansea | On campus Full-time |
