Osteopathy
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Did you know?
- The title ‘osteopath’ is protected by law (Protection of title) and you have to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) 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
You’ll usually need:
- 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 to choose Osteopathy
10 reasons to choose osteopathy:
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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