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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
3.5 years for students commencing Term 3 -
Location
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Placements
Yes
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ATAR
65
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Inherent Requirements
Yes
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 7.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BClinSc(OstSt)
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Course code
3007162
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) is a pathway towards a career in osteopathy.
Providing a comprehensive grounding in anatomy and physiology, you’ll develop deep knowledge of the connections between the structure and function of your bones, joints, muscles and nerves.
With experience drawn from a clinical setting, and complemented by teaching around biomedical science and health, you’ll gather essential knowledge into how our bodies function and why, and what to do when those functions falter. The course includes the study of advanced levels of anatomy and physiology, particularly the structure and function of the muscular and nervous systems.
To become a registered osteopath, successful completion of the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) and the Southern Cross University Master of Osteopathic Medicine is required. Total time for both courses is 4.5 years.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Exercise analytical thinking, critical thinking as it relates to osteopathic clinical reasoning |
GA2: Creativity Demonstrate integrated knowledge of safety and quality standards as they relate to osteopathy practice in Australian primary healthcare services. |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply knowledge of social responsibility, ethics and human rights in health-related setting. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Integrate a broad body of knowledge on human health and disease with osteopathic philosophy. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical, social, political, ecological or cultural influences that impact health and health-related settings |
GA5: Lifelong learning Develop self-directed and reflective skills for lifelong learning. Apply information and academic literacy skills in scholarly and professional practice. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Demonstrate effective oral and written communication in academic, professional and team-based settings. Integrate osteopathic principles, biomedical science and research evidence to inform osteopathic diagnosis and management. |
GA7: Cultural competence Develop an understanding of social, and cultural responsivity as it relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and respect for the identity of all persons. |
Professional placements provide students with about 320 hours of experience at the Bachelors level (and 480 hours at the Masters level) in the practice of safe and effective manual therapy and the application of a wide range of treatment and management plans. Students have opportunities to work with a diverse range of patients in areas including injury and illness prevention and management, rehabilitation and health promotion. Clinical practice-based learning is also undertaken at the Southern Cross University Health Clinic, located at the Lismore and Gold Coast campuses
Professional experience placements require students to fulfil certain pre-requisites prior to attending any placements. Before applying for this course, please consider the important information regarding these requirements.
Students are introduced to the philosophical and biological underpinnings of the osteopathic concept of health. They develop foundational skills in diagnosis and technique that are utilised in osteopathic clinical practice. The course includes the study of advanced levels of anatomy and physiology, particularly the structure and function of the muscular and nervous systems.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
In Australia, entry level training in osteopathic medicine is accredited by the Osteopathy Board of Australia. This course is fully accredited with the Board for the purposes of registration. Registration in Australia gives mobility across all states and territories and New Zealand.
[Please note: In order to register to practice, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)’s standards for English language must be met. See the AHPRA web site for further information.]
To become a registered osteopath, you need to successfully complete both the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) and the Southern Cross University Master of Osteopathic Medicine.
As an osteopathy student it is important to be aware of the registration standards required by the Osteopathy Board of Australia (OBA). See the details on the OBA website.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) will be registered by Southern Cross University with the Osteopathy Board of Australia as an enrolled student and will remain registered for the duration of study.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have achieved:
- satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the Recognised Countries (see below), including at least two years between years 7 and 12; or
- completed at least two years (full time equivalent combined secondary and/or tertiary and/or vocational education taught and assessed solely in English, in one of the Recognised Countries; or
- the IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components: or
- the OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components; or
- the PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills; or
- the TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 listening, 24 reading, 27 writing, and 23 speaking; or
- successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes 3 program at SCU College. Applicants who enrol via this pathway will need to separately meet the English language requirements of registration to practice.
Recognised Countries means the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK and USA.
Please note, Rule 2 Schedule B test scores equivalencies do not apply to this course.
In order to register to practice, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency [AHPRA]’s standards for English language must be met. See https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx for further information
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies), students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:
- 24 core units (288 credit points).
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Progression
Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 12 months between study of any two (2) units with professional experience learning.
Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 12 months between study of a theory unit that relates specifically to a particular unit with professional experience learning.
Students who have an interrupted study sequence of more than 12 months will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be required to undertake a specified supported professional experience placement to ensure professional experience currency prior to continuation of the course.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||
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Complete the units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the award |
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First Year |
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| HLTH1004 | The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH1006 | Foundations of Interprofessional Health Practice |
Term1,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO1009 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology |
Term2,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| OSTP1001 | Osteopathic Manual Therapy 1 |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO1010 | Integrated Anatomy and Physiology |
Summer Term
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| OSTP2004 | Osteopathic Manual Therapy 2 |
Dual Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL2007 | Biochemistry |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| OSTP2001 | Osteopathic Science I |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Second Year |
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| OSTP2002 | Osteopathic Science II |
Term1
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| OSTP2005 | Osteopathic Manual Therapy 3 |
Term1
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO2005 | Human Pathophysiology |
Summer Term
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| INDG2001 | Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| OSTP2009 | Clinical Neuroscience and Pain Studies |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| OSTP2010 | Osteopathic Assessment and Diagnosis |
Dual Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH1005 | Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health |
Term3,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT2001 | Foundations of Evidence for Health Science Practitioners |
Term1,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Third Year |
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| PBHL2002 | Health Promotion |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| PHAR2001 | Introductory Pharmacology |
Term1,3,5
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| OSTP3002 | Osteopathic Manual Therapy 4 |
Dual Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| OSTP3003 | Clinical Reasoning in Osteopathic Medicine |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NUTR1001 | Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity |
Term2,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| OSTP3004 | Osteopathic Practice in Musculoskeletal and Occupational Rehabilitation |
Dual Term3
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| OSTP3005 | Osteopathic Manual Therapy 5 |
Term4
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| PBHL3001 | Health Promotion Project |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
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| HLTH1004 | The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar | ||
| OSTP1001 | Osteopathic Manual Therapy 1 | ||
| HBIO1009 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| HLTH1006 | Foundations of Interprofessional Health Practice | ||
| HBIO1010 | Integrated Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| OSTP2004 | Osteopathic Manual Therapy 2 | ||
| BIOL2007 | Biochemistry | ||
| OSTP2001 | Osteopathic Science I | ||
| OSTP2002 | Osteopathic Science II | ||
| OSTP2005 | Osteopathic Manual Therapy 3 | ||
| HBIO2005 | Human Pathophysiology | ||
| OSTP2009 | Clinical Neuroscience and Pain Studies | ||
| HLTH1005 | Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health | ||
| OSTP2010 | Osteopathic Assessment and Diagnosis | ||
| INDG2001 | Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | ||
| STAT2001 | Foundations of Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | ||
| PHAR2001 | Introductory Pharmacology | ||
| PBHL2002 | Health Promotion | ||
| OSTP3002 | Osteopathic Manual Therapy 4 | ||
| OSTP3003 | Clinical Reasoning in Osteopathic Medicine | ||
| NUTR1001 | Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity | ||
| OSTP3004 | Osteopathic Practice in Musculoskeletal and Occupational Rehabilitation | ||
| PBHL3001 | Health Promotion Project | ||
| OSTP3005 | Osteopathic Manual Therapy 5 |