GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Clinical Osteopathy
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The RMIT Master of Clinical Osteopathy is a two-year sequenced program aligned with the Australian Osteopathic Accreditation Council education standards, integrating theory and clinical sciences with clinical skills and application. Students learn to take a thorough patient history, assess function, make a diagnosis, and provide treatment and management, including hands-on diagnostic and treatment methods. Graduates are eligible to register and practise as osteopaths in private practice and multidisciplinary healthcare.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1 You'll be introduced to clinical decision making and western medical diagnosis, focusing on clinically related knowledge and the presentations of common clinical conditions. You'll study pain mechanisms, understanding how pain presents, as musculoskeletal disorders are often accompanied by some level of pain and discomfort. You'll also get a really good understanding of public health, enabling you to develop public health strategies and campaigns. Year 2 You'll develop your research capability by establishing a research question and a clinical question, then undertaking a substantial project to be able to deliver outcomes or answers to your questions. You'll also learn about business and entrepreneurship in health, with the opportunity to build management, business and leadership skills that are essential for effective osteopathy practice. Finally, your capstone subject Osteopathic Professional Practice Portfolio is a culmination of your prior osteopathy academic, clinical and professional learning and experience, preparing you to transition to professional life
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Academic requirements Applicants must have completed the BP231OST Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Osteopathy) plan at RMIT University. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements The Osteopathy Board of Australia requires all applicants (both domestic and international) for the Master of Clinical Osteopath
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