Our Admissions team understand the importance of making your university choice and are committed to helping
you make an informed decision about studying Osteopathy with us.
We recommend that you visit the ESO to meet our tutors, students and Admissions team.
You can either attend an Open Day or come to visit us on another date for a private tour.
Why Study with Us?
- BCOM and ESO are internationally recognised institutions, influential in the development of osteopathic education
- As specialists in osteopathic education, our focus is on providing the best learning environment and development opportunities for student osteopaths
- We teach a broad osteopathic programme, so graduates can help a wider range of patients and conditions
- We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching, which has been praised at external review and has scored highly in the UK’s National Student Survey
- Students have access to research facilities and a team of experienced researchers at both sites, who nurture and develop undergraduate research awareness
- We have an excellent staff-student ratio – 1:6 in clinic and 1:10 for practical classes
- The BSc (Hons) Osteopathy degree provides a flexible study option for those with existing work or family commitments, so they too can study to become an osteopath
- We utilise technology to enhance the student experience and teaching and learning: live streaming of theoretical lectures offers flexibility in teaching and learning delivery; digital platforms enable live streaming simultaneously across sites, allowing lecturer and student interaction and real time Q&A sessions; clinical and practical sessions are delivered face-to-face, supported by additional material and online learning resources and content
- The three year BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine degree provides the UK's more direct route to becoming a qualified osteopath
- The BSc (Hons) Osteopathy degree provides a flexible study option for those with existing work or family commitments, so they too can study to become an osteopath
- Our postgraduate MSc in Osteopathic Medicine offers further options for those who wish to pursue advanced practice. This can be achieved over one year (full-time) or two years (part-time).
- We have well-established, on-site teaching clinics, where students gain around 1000 hours of clinical practice and see approximately 50 new patients before graduating
- We offer a range of specialist clinics, so students gain experience with patients of all ages and backgrounds (including maternity, babies, sports and performing arts) and can learn directly from experienced, specialist tutors who are also practising osteopaths
- Our undergraduate degrees provides the skills and attributes needed for a varied and successful health career, enabling BCNO graduates to grasp new opportunities arising within the profession
- Students are taught business and practice management skills, allowing graduates to choose how they will develop their career as an independent practitioner
- Due to the unique nature of the osteopathic profession, students at Level 7 are taught business and practice management skills, allowing graduates to choose how they will develop their career as an independent practitioner
- 100% of graduates are in employment 6 months after graduating (based on 2020-21 BCOM respondents who had applied for employment – others travelled or went on to further study)
- We offer a warm and friendly atmosphere and a strong sense of community
- We have an active student union, which organises sports and social events, including a number of online activities
- We have an excellent support system in place for students, who have access to study skills workshops, personal tutors, and counsellors
- The BCNO Group offers a wide osteopathic network, as a student and after graduating
- We offer CPD courses, with students and alumni eligible for discounts
- Students have access to the vast worldwide network of ESO International
- Our graduates are known for their breadth of knowledge and clinical experience – they are in demand as practitioners, researchers and educators, in the UK and overseas
- Studying with us enables graduates to help a wider range of patients, leading to a more interesting and fulfulling career