Osteopathy

Osteopathy Pathway from The College

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How to Apply

You can apply via our on-line form.

Before you submit your application, please make sure that:

You know which course you want to study and which date you want to start.
You have electronic copies of your academic transcripts, which you will need to attach to your online application. Please note: the limit for all attachments is 25MB.

Please note: If you are a citizen/permanent resident of the United Kingdom and have not lived outside of the UK for at least three years, you may not be eligible to apply via The College, Swansea University. Admissions staff will review your application and get in touch to advise you.

Entry Requirements

There are both English Language and Academic Entry Requirements for Foundation and First Year study.

You can be admitted directly to First Year if your academic qualifications do not require a Foundation stage of study. For details please refer to our Admission Requirements by Country document.

If you do not meet the English Language requirement for direct entry to your chosen pathway, you can receive the required amount of English Language tuition at Swansea University to prepare you for successful entry into your chosen programme at a later date.

Please see here for more details.

Key Features

Smaller class sizes allowing for a more personalised experience
An affordable city, among the top 10 most affordable university towns in the UK in 2019, allowing for low cost of living
A truly diverse community providing opportunities to meet people from all four corners of the map
An outstanding support network ready to help you with any issue you may encounter, be they academic, financial or personal
Flexible starting times and course durations allowing for a tailored experience to suit your desires and needs
Full access to Swansea University. Students of The College are Swansea University students from day one. You will have full access to all Swansea University support systems such as the Library, students union and @campuslife services.
A stunning location only mere minutes away from the beach and a short drive from stunning areas of wilderness.
Swansea repeatedly ranks among the most affordable University towns making it an ideal base for students.
And much much more!

First Year Modules

As this course is an Integrated First Year, students are required to study 120 credits of Swansea University Modules.

These modules can be found on Swansea University's Osteopathy page.

In addition, students must study the following College modules:

Research and Study Skills (ILSC) 1

This module aims to help students to develop their academic English, communication, research, and critical reasoning skills to be successful undergraduate students. A subsidiary aim of this module is to ensure that students develop transferable skills that help them to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development.

Assessment: Presentation, group work, written assessments

Academic Support Tutorial

The aim of the support tutorials is to provide academic support and guidance to students on a year 1 Integrated programme with The College, Swansea University. Each pathway has a distinct Academic Support Tutorial allowing students to receive tailored support in areas such as progression, discussion and debate, communication and organisation.

Assessment: None

Location

All Foundation Year programmes will be taught on the Bay Campus. First and further years are taught on both the Bay Campus and Singleton Park Campus of Swansea University.

Additional Costs

Recommended textbooks for this course are available in the University libraries, but you may choose to purchase personal copies. All software needed for the course is available on the University network for use within University computer rooms. Free wireless internet access is available across the whole of the University campus, including halls of residence. Personal costs such as purchase of stationery, photocopying costs, parking fees or travel between the campuses are not included in your tuition fees.

In Year One, you will need to purchase clinic tunics (£20). In Year Two, you will need to purchase a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff) and, ideally, an ophthalmoscope, which together will cost about £160. You will need to pay for your travel to attend clinic locations in Swansea or Carmarthen.