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The College

BCOM has an international reputation for academic and research excellence

The College

What Makes BCOM Unique

 

  • Our Holistic Philosophy
    • BCOM is known for its naturopathic approach to osteopathic education. BCOM works hard at promoting the philosophy, science and clinical application of holistic osteopathy and the naturopathic approach to osteopathy within the UK and throughout the international community.

       

  • Full-Time Integrated Professional Masters Degree
    • The Masters in Osteopathy (M.Ost) four year full-time programme has a rigorous academic base and includes professional training and development. An integrated research project runs across the final 2 years of the programme.

       

  • Validation and Accreditation
    • Our Masters degree is a Recognised Qualification (RQ) approved by the GOsC and confers full registration rights to graduating students. The M.Ost is also accredited by the GCRN as appropriate for entry to the naturopathic register. The academic standards of our degrees are insured by the University of Plymouth validation.

      GOsC/QAA Renewal of Recognition Review

      The college has been awarded Recognised Qualification (RQ) status ‘approval without conditions’ by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), in the renewal of recognition review for quality in Higher Education for the last three consecutive reviews.

      Download QAA review

      Office for Students (OfS)

      BCOM is a registered higher education provider that has been accepted onto the Office for Students (OfS) Register of English higher education providers.

  • Teaching Quality
    • The teaching offered at BCOM is of the highest quality. BCOM utilises specialist lecturers for teaching specialist subjects for example psychology, anatomy, and gynaecology. Students are supported in clinic and practical classes by experienced clinical tutors. The subject review by the QAA commended the college on its staffing, learning resources and student support.

       

  • Qualified Staff  
    • There is an excellent staff-student ratio at BCOM  and our academic staff include highly experienced lecturers and practising osteopaths, including those with MD and PhD qualifications.

       

  • Facilities
    • BCOM’s compact campus environment offers a large lecture theatre, air conditioned practical rooms, the latest equipment for practical lectures and research, Human Performance Laboratory and student facilities. BCOM students also learn anatomy in lectures. International students can see our international student guide for further information on our facilities and what it takes to enrol with us.

       

  • Research Excellence
    • BCOM believes that an evidence base derived from research for osteopathic and naturopathic intervention is essential for the future of the profession. BCOM staff have extensive published research in osteopathic and medical journals. BCOM’s research laboratories are unique to current UK Osteopathic institutions and our M.Ost programme fosters an attitude of enquiry and research mentality in our graduates.

      The International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research, (ICAOR) was founded by BCOM in 1999.

       

  • The Clinic Experience
    • Supervised clinical training is at the core of learning at BCOM. The college runs a busy integrated public-facing osteopathic clinic.

      Student osteopaths work under supervision in a real professional environment seeing a diverse range of patients from the patient’s initial consultation to their discharge. On average BCOM students see 20% more patients than recommended by the GOsC benchmark Statement.

      BCOM has dedicated specialist clinics for Sports, Performing Arts, Soft Tissue Massage and Under 18s.

       

  • Great Location
    • BCOM is ideally located close to Hampstead Heath, in a green area of North London, with Central London and the West End less than 15 minutes away by tube or bus.

       

  • Warm, friendly atmosphere
    • BCOM is noted for its warm and friendly atmosphere. The supportive atmosphere between students and staff is exceptional, providing a close-knit support network for all.

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