Programme summary

Career opportunities

Courses & timetables

Admission requirements

[MOst]

9, 240 2.0
Full-time for two years
Starts February
Number of places open
by 1 January
CA2299
Mt Albert campus

NZ$ 10059

International fees

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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.

Gain the 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 learn to critically assess your own performance. You’ll also find out how to locate and integrate healthcare information to the benefit of the patient.

Highlights

• Emphasis on clinical practice and research.
• Accredited by the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand.
• The only programme in New Zealand that allows you to apply for a practising certificate from the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand, and to enter practice as an osteopath.
• A chance to work with real patients each week in Unitec’s on-campus Osteopathic Clinic, under the supervision of professional osteopaths.
• Highly qualified lecturers who are experts in their field, with many also engaged in private practice. They have active relationships with diverse health services, which has helped us develop programmes that reflect all the complexities of real life.
• Guest lecturers from other healthcare areas.
• Positive relationships with professional bodies in New Zealand and Australia and close links with osteopathic schools in Australia, Britain, France, the Netherlands, Russia, Canada and elsewhere.
• A chance to conduct a research project in an area of your interest, which involves one-to-one research supervision with appointed supervisors.
• Helps you develop a commitment to lifelong learning, personal development and the osteopathic profession in New Zealand.