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This programme develops the capabilities, skills and attributes of osteopathic practitioners. It has been designed with professional and regulatory osteopathic requirements in mind, and has a strong emphasis on clinical practice and research.


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9, 240

Full-time for two years

Starts February

Number of places open

Applications will be considered in the date order received.

CA2299

Mt Albert campus

NZ$ 9300

International fees
Programme summary
Courses and timetables
Career opportunities
Admission requirements

Programme summary

Further your understanding of osteopathic treatment techniques, and develop clinical problem-solving skills. Work with real patients in Unitec's on-campus Osteopathic Clinic.

The Master of Osteopathy develops the capabilities, skills and attributes of osteopathy students, and has been designed with professional and regulatory osteopathic requirements in mind. It is the only New Zealand-based programme that enables you to register with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand, and to enter practice as an osteopath.

The programme also helps you develop a commitment to lifelong learning, personal development and the evolution of the osteopathic profession in New Zealand. There is a strong emphasis on clinical practice and research.

Gain the knowledge and skills to become a safe and competent osteopathic practitioner who can provide patient management and care within a multi-cultural environment. Improve your understanding of osteopathic treatment techniques, and learn to embrace and distinguish between a variety of healthcare paradigms. Further your ability to engage in critical reflective practice, scholarly debate and research, and develop an awareness of your professional limitations.

Find out how to locate, analyse and integrate healthcare information to the benefit of the patient, and learn to critically assess your own performance.

The assessment process includes assignments, ongoing clinical assessments, and practical and written examinations. There is a final clinical competence examination at the end of the programme. All courses are compulsory.

Real-world learning
Each week you work with real patients in Unitec’s on-campus Osteopathic Clinic, under the supervision of professional osteopaths. You also benefit from the experience of guest lecturers from other healthcare areas. You’ll complete a research project, which involves one-to-one research supervision with appointed supervisors, and take part in lectures, tutorials, practical work and seminar presentations.

Experienced lecturers
You will be taught by highly qualified lecturers who are real experts in their field, with many also engaged in private practice. They have active relationships with a diverse range of health services, which has helped us develop programmes that reflect all the complexities of real life.

Industry links
We are the only provider of osteopathic education in New Zealand, and one of only four in Australasia. We maintain positive relationships with professional bodies in New Zealand and Australia and have close links with osteopathic schools in Australia, Britain, France, the Netherlands, Russia, Canada and elsewhere. Global integration of the osteopathic profession is developing rapidly, potentially allowing graduates to travel and practise in other countries.

Industry recognition
This programme is endorsed by the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand.

What next?
Once you’ve successfully completed the Master of Osteopathy, you are eligible to apply for a practising certificate from the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand.

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Courses and timetables

The following is a selection of the compulsory courses you need to study to complete this programme. Click the links below to view the course details and timetables for 2010.

Course no.Course name
HEAL8302 Clinical Science 1
HEAL8303 Clinical Science 2
HEAL8305 Integrated Osteopathic Practice
HEAL8306 Clinical Practicum 1
HEAL8307 Clinical Practicum 2
HEAL8308 Patient Management and Clinical Reasoning 1
HEAL8309 Patient Management Clinical Reasoning 2
HEAL8310 Professional Practice

+ View the full list of courses for 2010

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Career opportunities

  • Registered osteopath

 

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general admission requirements or the special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements. Applicants may be interviewed.

General admission

Applicants must:

  • Have a recognised bachelors degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement (deemed to be an average grade of B or higher in all level 7 courses; or
  • Hold a professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to at least merit achievement in a bachelors degree; or
  • Be able to demonstrate competencies equivalent to a bachelors degree with merit achievement in the same or similar discipline; and
  • Demonstrate clinical and professional aptitude.

Note: The Master of Osteopathy is designed to follow on from the Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology). The majority of applicants will have completed this degree, attaining a B grade average or higher in their final year. Unless an applicant is transferring from a recognised osteopathic programme (e.g. from the UK or Australia), they will normally be required to complete at least some elements of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology) prior to entry to the Master of Osteopathy.

Special admission

Applicants may be considered for special admission if they have a bachelors degree in a discipline other than osteopathy. Applicants qualifying for special admission may be required to undertake a supplementary plan of study in their first semester.

English language

Applicants must:

  • Have a minimum of eight NCEA credits in English at level 2, of which four must be in Reading and four in Writing, or equivalent; or
  • Have successfully completed studies at level 5 or higher in an English medium; or
  • Have a grade of 5 or better in New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate in an English-rich subject, or equivalent; or
  • Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.5 (with no band score lower than 6.0), or a TOEFL score of no less than 575, or equivalent; or
  • Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Diploma in English (Advanced), or equivalent.

 



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