Oliver

Student of Osteopathy

European school of Osteopathy

1882

• Video »
• Case Study »

  Oliver discusses what an osteopathy physician role involves where they focus on joints, muscles and spine. An osteopathic intervention can help treat arthritis, back pain, headaches, tennis elbow, digestive issues and postural problems.

• Did you know? »
  • The title ‘osteopath’ is protected by law and you have to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council to practise in the UK, Isle of Man and Gibraltar.
  • There are more than 5,200 osteopaths currently registered with the General Osteopathic Council
• Routes »

  University: To work as an Osteopath, you need to complete a degree or postgraduate master’s degree approved by the General Osteopathic Council. Courses are usually full time for 4 years, although there could be some options to study part-time over 5 years.

• Entry Requirements »
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, or equivalent including English, maths and a science.
  • 2 or 3 A-levels, or equivalent including a science, for a degree.
  • A degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
• Skills and Knowledge »
  • A patient-centred approach, with an interest in people and how the body works
  • An ability to work by themselves and think independently
  • To enjoy working with other people
  • Customer service skills
  • A scientific, enquiring mind
  • Curiosity and creativity
  • Sensitivity and understanding
• 10 reasons why »

  1. Make a real difference to people.

  2. Earn good money.

  3. Benefit from high employability rates.

  4. Join an allied health profession.

  5. ​Be part of a regulated form of healthcare.

  6. Specialise in exciting areas.

  7. Have time to care.

  8. Treat patients as individuals.

  9. Enjoy career freedom.

  10. Travel the world.

• Other roles that may interest you »
  • Podiatrist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Psychotherapist
  • General Practice Doctor
  • Naturopath
  • Chiropractor
  • Acupuncturist
• Useful Links »

  https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-health-professionals/roles-allied-health-professions/osteopath

  https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/osteopath

  https://www.osteopathy.org.uk/training-and-registering/becoming-an-osteopath/

  https://www.eso.ac.uk/about/about-us/about-osteopathy/

  https://www.iosteopathy.org/osteopathy/about-osteopathy/

  https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/osteopath

  https://www.uco.ac.uk/about-osteopathy/what-osteopathy

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