The British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM)
BSc (Hons) Osteopathy
Available in London and Kent
This course is also delivered at our London campus – The British College of Osteopathic Medicine.
This course is also delivered at our London campus – The British College of Osteopathic Medicine.
UCAS course code | B210 |
Institution code | E80 |
Duration | 4 years (with placements) |
Course type | Full-time |
Location | European School of Osteopathy (ESO - Kent) |
Technique Practice - Fundamentals and Biomechanics (BCNO4001)
Introduces the principles, concepts, philosophy, and models of osteopathy from an evidence-informed perspective. Enables the development of skills needed for an osteopathic evaluation of body structure and function. Fundamental osteopathic manual technique skills and the underlying mechanisms of technique are established. Includes the concepts of biomechanics and its role in musculoskeletal health and disease.
Professionalism and Clinical Integration 1 (BCNO4002)
An introduction to clinic through observation and practical skills. Students are familarised to GOsC fitness to practise requirements, professional standards and competencies within the UK. An introduction to sociology related to healthcare provides further context for patient and practitioner values and related expectations. Students are introduced to research methods, reflective practice and critical thinking.
Anatomy 1 (BCNO4004)
The nature and structure of the connective tissues and the muscular system form the foundation of the module. The classification, names, markings, and position of each bone and the classification and structure of each joint in the human body are covered in detail.
Anatomy 2 (BCNO4005)
The module covers the structures and features that comprise the nervous system in the human body. The module studies the nerves and how they integrate with other structures and cause pain.
Physiology (BCNO4006)
This module introduces students to the physiological organisation at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels. Homeostasis and the genetic, physical, and biological factors underpinning disease are reviewed, including introducing the pathological principle of cellular adaptation to disease, autoimmunity reproduction, and infection.
Our partnership with The British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM)
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.