Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
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Take a holistic approach to clinical care with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University (VU). Get qualified for a rewarding career building ongoing relationships with clients, alleviating pain, optimising mobility and function, emphasising preventative care and promoting healthy lifestyle changes. VU’s unique degree is the only course in Victoria that allows you to become an osteopath accredited with the Australiasian Osteopathic Accreditati
Official- Duration
- 54 months
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Melbourne
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 103517C
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Course overview
Take a holistic approach to clinical care with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University (VU). Get qualified for a rewarding career building ongoing relationships with clients, alleviating pain, optimising mobility and function, emphasising preventative care and promoting healthy lifestyle changes. VU’s unique degree is the only course in Victoria that allows you to become an osteopath accredited with the Australiasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council (AOAC) in just 4.5 years and at a masters level. During your degree, which covers both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, you’ll study: anatomy* osteopathic principles and techniques physiology pathology population health evidence-based practice. *Anatomy includes studying cadaver specimens at our St Albans Campus anatomy lab. You'll also benefit from extensive work experience, with hands-on practice at our professional clinics. Once you graduate, you’ll be eligible for accreditation to practise as an osteopath, with the skills to: assess and diagnose a range of conditions develop safe treatment programs perform soft-tissue techniques perform joint mobilisation and manipulative techniques provide exercise rehabilitation programs.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Victoria University bachelor entry generally requires a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Each course may set additional academic or selection requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Victoria University City Campus (City Tower) | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | City Campus | 15 February 2027 | — | $36,400per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Victoria University City Campus (City Tower)
PrimaryVictoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)vu.edu.au
- Victoria Universityvu.edu.au
- International Course Guide 2026Official source
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
- Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source