Student Support

The British College of Osteopathic Medicine operates an integrated tutorial system which has academic and pastoral support at all stages of the course. This system of support has been developed in the context of the needs of students studying a clinical degree.

Our Student Support has the following components:

• Personal tutors
• Year tutors
• Course specific Academic/Osteopathic/Clinical support
• Professional counseling
• Student Peer support

Year and Personal Tutors

Each academic year at the College has a Year Tutor assigned to it. The Year Tutor will liaise between the year class and the administration and Faculty.

As well as the Year Tutor each student has a personal tutor whom they choose themselves. This tutor will usually accompany the student through the four years of the course and will help, guide or refer the student if they have problems.

Student Peer Support has proved very successful as an internal support mechanism for students. In Freshers Week the Student Union organise a number of events, one of which is a parenting evening where new students are allocated a guide from the second, third or fourth years. A student may utilise this peer 'buddy' system as little or much as he/she feels appropriate. It can be useful in giving experiential advice to new students - anything from tackling aspects of the course to accommodation or seeking funding opportunities.

College Counsellor

The College employs counselors who arrange appointments at the College with those students who wish to take advantage of this service. All appointments are confidentially arranged and the counselor maintains records of general profile only.

Health Care Advice for Students

Being a College primarily concerned with health care, there is concern for student health and welfare. The College Clinic is available, free of charge, for students with health problems provided that a senior clinical tutor has assessed and agreed the case. The Dean of Clinical Studies is also available to help students from overseas, or those from outside London, who require advice on where to find specialist care or support.

Once enrolled on the course students should register with a doctor in the locality as soon as possible.