Overview

RMIT’s osteopathy degree was the first of its kind in Australia.

Osteopaths are trained in diagnosis, management, and treatment of musculoskeletal pain disorders. They combine conventional medical testing procedures and skills of palpation and motion testing to inform their clinical rationale for treating a patient's condition.

You will be trained in musculoskeletal diagnosis, clinical procedures in performing conventional medical tests, physical examination techniques, and motion testing in order to assist in diagnosis of a patient’s condition.

Osteopaths make treatment decisions that depend on the patient as well as their condition. They might give advice on posture, exercise, lifting procedures, nutrition and other areas.

You will begin work-integrated learning in first year, with clinical observations in the RMIT Health Clinic.

In the final two years, you will conduct safe, skilled evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints under the supervision of qualified and nationally registered osteopaths, over a period of 38 weeks per year.

There is also an opportunity to complete a work placement in an Australian osteopathic clinic.

Why study osteopathy at RMIT?

Industry leader

RMIT has led the development of osteopathy education in Australia, and this degree was the first of its kind in Australia.

Hands-on learning

Take advantage of multiple opportunities to engage in clinical practice both on- and off-campus, under expert supervision.

Fully accredited

This degree is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia for the Chiropractic Board of Australia.