BSc (Hons) Osteopathy Conversion Course for Diplomates

The BSc (Hons) Osteopathy consists of four core modules that must be taken by all students:

1. Research Methodology (15 credits)
2. Advances in Osteopathic Medicine (15 credits)
3. Reflective Practice (30 credits - double module)
4. Research Project (30 credits – double module)

PART I (Block-teaching attendance)

During Part 1, students attend block-teaching sessions to cover the following taught modules:

1. Research Methodology (15 Credits or 30 ECTs)
2. Advances in Osteopathic Medicine (15 Credits or 30 ECTs)
3. Reflective Practice (30 Credits or 60 ECTs)

Each module represents a notional 150 hours of study time (300 for the Reflective practice which is a double module)

PART II (Project: Research Paper - 30 credits or 60 ECTs)

Consisting of an in-practice research element, the Project, including collecting patient data and data-processing together with supporting theory and proposal, to create a journal-ready paper. There is regular contact with supervisors (personally or by email or phone) that culminates in the presentation of a final research paper. The Project represents a notional 300 hours of study time. This second element will follow directly from Part I for a period of normally up to ten months.

Applicants to the degree course must normally have completed the four year full-time Diploma Course in Osteopathy at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) and have been awarded a D.O.
or

• have completed a similar full time Diploma course (minimum of 4 years duration) to that above. BCOM would form a working relationship with the Osteopathic Educational Institution to monitor and ascertain that the Diploma course is similar to that of BCOM’s Diploma course
• and possess full professional registration with an osteopathic registering body in their country of domicile
• and have submitted a Curriculum Vitae plus course resume (together with osteopathic and clinical transcripts)
• and have fluency in the English language to the level of TOFEL 575 or IELTS 6.0
• and have attended an interview to assess their suitability to meet the aims of the course.

If you wish to apply for the BSc (Hons) Osteopathy Conversion Course, please complete a BCOM Application Form and send it to Mrs Van Treptow at vtreptow@bcom.ac.uk

2017/18 Academic Year
Home/EU students £3,500.00 per annum.
All tuition fees are subject to annual review

Duration: 1 Year

Conversion Course Dates 2018/19

Lisbon, Portugal: Saturday 24 to Friday 30 November 2018

Spain: To be announced