Programme summary

Career opportunities

Courses & timetables

Admission requirements

[BAppSc(HB)]

7, 360 3.0
Full-time for three years
Starts February
36 places per course
by 1 November
CA2254
Waitakere campus

NZ$ 5855

International fees

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Programme summary

Gain the skills for a career in osteopathy. Study core biosciences – anatomy and physiology, and clinical sciences like pathology – and osteopathic principles and techniques. Observe experienced osteopaths at our on-campus Osteopathic Clinic.

Interested in a career in osteopathy? The Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology) is the first step towards achieving your goal. From day one, you start to develop the skills of palpation and manual techniques that are key to osteopathic practice. Find out how to restore and maintain people’s health, and observe senior osteopathy students and tutors in Unitec’s on-campus Osteopathic Clinic.

Talk to us if you’ve studied a similar field – you may be eligible for a shorter programme of study.

Highlights

• Endorsed by the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand.
• The only New Zealand-based osteopathy programme: Unitec is the only provider of osteopathic education in New Zealand, and one of only four in Australasia.
• Industry registration: together with the Master of Osteopathy, the Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology) forms a five-year package that helps you become a registered osteopath.
• Unitec’s on-campus Osteopathic Clinic where you can observe senior students and tutors working with real patients.
• Highly qualified lecturers with active relationships with diverse health services.
• Strong international links: we have close links with professional bodies in New Zealand and Australia, and with osteopathic schools in Australia, Britain, France, USA, Russia and Canada.

Fast track option for human biology, health or sports science graduates

If you have a health or sports science degree, you may be able to fast track your study and move straight into the second or third year of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology). Each applicant is considered on a case-by-case basis. To find out more email osteopathy@unitec.ac.nz.