Osteopathy

Launch a fulfilling career as an osteopath. Our bachelor and master degrees in osteopathy are highly specialised and will give you valuable practical skills and experience.

Career outcomes

You'll be qualified for a career as a practising osteopath after a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) .

Osteopaths can work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:

  • private practice clinics
  • hospitals
  • maternal health centres
  • community organisations.

VU stories

Eliza Gleadel.
Opening doors in osteopathy
Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy), Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
"Not only did VU equip me with the skills to become a good osteopath, I'm still provided with support, to this day."
Not only did VU equip me with the skills to become a good osteopath, I'm still provided with support, to this day.
Dr Eliza Gleadell employs VU osteopathy graduates
From helping to healing
Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)
"I think the open-mindedness that comes with maturity has been key to my success."
I think the open-mindedness that comes with maturity has been key to my success.
Shane's story
Jason Izydorczyk.
Healing hands: The practical advantage in osteopathy
Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
"I chose VU to study osteopathy because it’s more clinically relevant and engaging – it’s not just textbook learning."
I chose VU to study osteopathy because it’s more clinically relevant and engaging – it’s not just textbook learning.
Jason's story

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