Besides traditional academic learning including lectures, seminars, and workshops, a key focus of your studies is situational and industry-oriented learning.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Osteopathy) students will practise in a simulated clinical environment, involving role play as clinician and patient. You will practise interviewing patients to determine their current health status that may form the basis of clinical management. These activities are facilitated, supervised, and assessed by Ahpra-registered practitioners.

Master of Clinical Osteopathy students will further your practical skills through supervised clinical placements such as the RMIT Health Clinic and other real-world healthcare settings. These placements allow you to apply your knowledge to patient care, honing your clinical reasoning and interpersonal skills in a professional environment.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods that measure your theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and clinical competence.

These assessments typically include class tests, quizzes, essays/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) or practical skills assessments, laboratory projects, practical assignments, reflective journals, and end-of-semester examinations.

Learning opportunities are facilitated with various industry partners including registered osteopaths and other health professionals.

This will equip you to develop real-world networking and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described below:

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Osteopathy)
• Master of Clinical Osteopathy

Commence your learning with other health disciplines to develop fundamental skills required for working in the Australian healthcare system. In first year, you study anatomy, biochemistry and physiology, as well as the foundations of osteopathy practice.

In Year 2, expand your learning of musculoskeletal health by undertaking studies in human function, biomechanics, clinical screening and assessment. Building your understanding of human structure and function will be the foundation of future careers in clinical practice.

Your studies advance in the clinical sciences, exploring various common musculoskeletal conditions, musculoskeletal health across a person's lifespan, exercise and rehabilitation principles, and frameworks for health and lifestyle management. This prepares you to undertake the Master of Clinical Osteopathy.

You will commence your training in musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, and osteopathy techniques. You will be afforded opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to patient scenarios, real and simulated, preparing you for professional healthcare practice. You will explore contemporary, evidence-based health frameworks to navigate population health challenges and establish a central role for your professional services.

You will further your experience of managing various musculoskeletal health conditions in real patient scenarios and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to successfully navigate back to health. You will undertake a major research project and seek opportunities to advance the field of musculoskeletal health, allied health, and osteopathy. Your capstone experience will advance your knowledge of entrepreneurship in health and consolidate your journey to prepare you for professional practice.