The College is accredited by the registering body, the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). Since the Osteopaths Act of 1993 has now been fully implemented it is a criminal offence to practice Osteopathy in the United Kingdom if you are not registered. Since 2000, to join the Register, you must be in possession of Recognised Qualification. Graduates with a BCOM degree or diploma are eligible for professional registration with the Council.  BCOM was one of the original group of colleges to be granted this status for its osteopathic training.

The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) is one of the 13 UK health and social care regulators. The regulators are set up to protect the public. The regulators are committed to public and patient involvement in developing our regulatory processes.

The GOsC's stated aims are:
To protect patients
To develop the osteopathic profession
To promote an understanding of osteopathic care

The GOsC:
Registers qualified professionals
Sets standards of osteopathic practice and conduct
Assures the quality of osteopathic education
Ensures Continuing Professional Development
Helps patients with complaints about an osteopath