BOst Osteopathy
About this course
BOst in BOst Osteopathy, an undergraduate osteopathic degree focused on musculoskeletal health, clinical practice, and patient care. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. The course spans 3.5 years and integrates practical clinic placements starting from the first year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology, Osteopathy I: Foundation, Clinic Placement I, Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Osteopathy, Osteopathy II: Understanding, and Clinic Placement II. The second year progresses with Clinical Pathology for Osteopaths, Engaging with Evidence, Osteopathy III: Application, Osteopathy in Context, Wellness and Resilience, and Clinic Placement III. The third year advances into Differential Diagnosis for Osteopathy, Osteopathy IV: Analysis, Applied Osteopathy in Context, and Clinical Placement IV. The final year concludes the programme with Enhanced Osteopathic Studies and Clinic Placement Final BOst.
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Entry requirements
Main Those wishing to enter the course will require: UCAS Points 104 from 2, preferably 3, A-Levels with one being a science subject (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Psychology), and GCSE's to include English and Maths grade C minimum. Applicants whose first language is not English and whose professional or academic qualifications were not taught and assessed in English will be required to demonstrate the University standard of English language (IELTS) at Level 6.5 (including written English academic test) prior to commencement on the course. In addition to the above, applicants must demonstrate aptitude in learning practical skills and conduct themselves in a manner commensurate with a health care practitioner. They must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and be in a state of health which will not preclude them working with members of the public.
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What students say
Based on about 122 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 72%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 52 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 19%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 69%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Health associate professionals: 4%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Therapy professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 34%
- London: 33%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- A degree: 30%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the General Osteopathic Council (GOC) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for registration with that body.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology
- Osteopathy I: Foundation
- Clinic Placement I
- Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Osteopathy
- Osteopathy II: Understanding
- Clinic Placement II
- Clinical Pathology for Osteopaths
- Engaging with Evidence
- Osteopathy III: Application
- Osteopathy in Context
- Wellness and Resilience
- Clinic Placement III
- Differential Diagnosis for Osteopathy
- Osteopathy IV: Analysis
- Applied Osteopathy in Context
- Clinical Placement IV
- Enhanced Osteopathic Studies
- Clinic Placement Final BOst
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BOst Osteopathy at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £44,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Complementary and alternative medicine.
What do graduates of BOst Osteopathy at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BOst Osteopathy at Anglia Ruskin University?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BOst Osteopathy at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BOst Osteopathy at Anglia Ruskin University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the General Osteopathic Council (GOC) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for registration with that body.
How many students continue on BOst Osteopathy at Anglia Ruskin University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.