Study towards a rewarding and holistic healthcare career with VU's leading osteopathy program.

Our Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy), plus Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) lead to professional registration as an osteopath.

Osteopathic treatments include:

• soft-tissue techniques
• joint manipulation
• joint mobilisation
• exercise rehabilitation
• general healthcare advice.

To prepare you for work in health care, you’ll study:

• anatomy
• osteopathic principles and techniques
• physiology
• pathology
• population health
• evidence-based practice.

You’ll gain work experience through extensive clinical practice. This perfect mix of scientific study and hands-on practice will have you confident and job-ready following our masters.

VU offers one of only three accredited programs in Australia.

The dermal therapies industry is growing rapidly as consumer demand increases. In response, our course is designed in collaboration with industry and the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians to include the latest technological developments, theory and hands-on experience to ensure you’re work ready.

Job titles

• Dermal therapist
• Dermal clinician.

Organisations employing dermal therapy graduates

Dermal Therapists can work independently or hand-in-hand with reconstructive and aesthetic surgeons, dermatologists and general practitioners in clinics, medical practices, advanced beauty and cosmetic settings.

Potential career opportunities include:

• Working in plastic, cosmetic and dermatology medical practices
• Working in dermal therapies clinics, performing aesthetic medical treatments, such as laser, on clients
• Work together with plastic and cosmetic surgeons as well as other healthcare and allied health professionals to enhance aesthetic outcomes in areas like cosmetic, plastic and re-constructive surgery
• Work in the vocational education sector as beauty educators
• Conducting training for medical aesthetic companies.

Employment rates

You'll be qualified for a career as a practising osteopath after completing both this degree and our Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).

Osteopaths can work in a variety of healthcare settings:

• private practice clinics
• hospitals
• maternal health centres
• community organisations.

Become a registered osteopath

With our dual-qualification in osteopathy, including the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy), you can gain the following registrations and memberships:

• registration with the Osteopathy Board of Australia
• registration as an osteopath in all other Australian states and in New Zealand
• membership with Osteopathy Australia.

For further information about registration requirements, visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

To register as an osteopath, you will need to complete the double-degree program:

• Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) – HBSO
• Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) – HMHO 

Salaries

The average salary of osteopaths in Australia is around A$70,000