Diploma in Osteopathy leading to BSc and MSc in Osteopathy
The role of the osteopath is to help the body help itself. Get your osteopathy degree at the European School of Osteopathy, in partnership with the School of Osteopathy (Singapore).
Diploma in Osteopathy leading to BSc and MSc in Osteopathy for Diplomates
General info
- 5 years (Part-Time)
- Singapore (Summer Seminar in Kent, UK)
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Eligibility
- Study / Work Experience Required
- GCSE A-levels or
- Any Local & Polytechnic Diploma or
- International Baccalaureate (IB) or
- Work Experience in Relevant Industries (Case-By-Case)
- English Level Required
- GCE O Level or
- English as a First Language
Our People
Catherine Clair
Osteopath
Catherine has an osteopathy degree from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) in 2005 from the CIDO - ESO pathway and has since been actively involved in various roles at the ESO for both the undergraduate course and International Diplomas as well as practicing in two clinics in Kent.
Helder Pinto
Osteopath
Helder moved all his life from Portugal to Maidstone to enjoy the privilege of studying at the ESO. Since graduation, Helder has built two successful practices in South-Eastern England is currently Head of International Programmes together with Catherine Clair.
Rebecca Marchat
Osteopath
Rebecca is a French Osteopath who completed her osteopathy degree at the European School of Osteopathy (Maidstone) in 2002. She enjoys sharing her skills and experiences by teaching at the International Department of the European School of Osteopathy and the London School of Osteopathy.
Your name
Future Osteopath
In pursuing your osteopathy degree, you will access extensive and expert to ensure a broad osteopathic and naturopathic education.
Course Overview
Our five-year part-time integrated Diploma in Osteopathy leading to Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Osteopathy for Diplomates offers a wide-ranging and inspiring programme. This osteopathy degree is designed to prepare graduates to be safe, competent healthcare practitioners able to support a wide range of patients and conditions. Graduates will be ready to begin their careers in practice and embrace new opportunities evolving within the profession.
- The Diploma in Osteopathy leading to Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Osteopathy for Diplomates integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills with the clinical experience gained within our dedicated clinic settings.
- You will access extensive resources and expert knowledge to ensure a broad osteopathic and naturopathic education.
- You will graduate with a Diploma in Osteopathy leading to Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Osteopathy for Diplomates.
- Our rigorous validation process is in place to ensure all educational standards are met for a Level 7 degree qualification.
Course Content
Diploma in Osteopathy leading to Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Osteopathy for Diplomates
The course is a 5-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Osteopathy for Diplomates.
This is a part-time programme spread over ten seminars in Singapore and one week in the UK each year. The curriculum is based on the World Health Organisation’s training framework and fully uses the scope of Osteopathy to improve patient outcomes, enhance skills, treat the widest group of patient presentations and provide for a most rewarding professional life. Graduates will have a range of technical skills and approaches not achieved elsewhere.
You will be studying one of the broadest osteopathic education programs in the UK, with fascial, cranial, and visceral approaches and techniques introduced from the first year. Our extended internship module also gives students, in their fourth year, the opportunity to enter clinical internship at our ESO Clinic. We combine the traditions of Osteopathy with the latest developments in the field.
Teaching is provided by qualified Osteopaths and other healthcare specialists from all over Europe. Teaching will always take place in English.
The following provides an overview of course content delivered across all five years.
Singapore Diploma of Osteopathy leading to BSc and MSc in Osteopathy for Diplomates Subjects
Year 1 / Diploma
- Introduction to Osteopathy
- Global Osteopathic Examination (GOE)
- Musculoskeletal (MSK): Lumbar spine, pelvis and Lower extremities
- Osteopathic Clinical Consultations
- Balanced Ligamentous Tension (BLT)
- Introduction to Visceral Osteopathy
- General Osteopathic Treatment (GOT)
- Introduction to Fascia
- Summer Seminars UK + Exams
Year 2 / Diploma
- Cranial
- Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
- Visceral
- Medical testing
- Research & Professionalism
- MSK - Thorax, Cervical spine and Upper extremities
- Osteopathic Clinical Consultations
- General Osteopathic Treatment (GOT)
- Summer Seminars UK + Exams
Year 3 / Diploma
- Pain
- MET
- MSK
- Cranial
- Visceral
- Osteopathic Clinical Consultations and Clinical Skills
- The sporting patient
- Psychology
- Summer Seminars UK + Exams
Year 4 / B.Ost (Bachelors in Osteopathy)
- Introduction to Paediatrics
- Strain-Counterstrain
- Clinical Practice
- MSK : HVT review
- Visceral
- Cranial
- Advances in Osteopathic Practice
- Project design in Osteopathic Research
- Summer Seminars UK + Exams
Testimonials
Andrew, Graduate Testimonial
Cole, Graduate Testimonial
Olivia, Graduate Testimonial
Study Dates
The Diploma of Osteopathy leading to Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Osteopathy for Diplomates is a five-year part-time osteopathy course spread over five weekends during the year. Each weekend is six days, consisting of 2 three-day seminars. Summer seminars and exams are held in the ESO’s campus in Maidstone, UK, in July.
Tester Days
- 2024 / 29 November - 3 December
Tentative study dates
- 2026 / 1 - 6 Oct
- 2026 / 19 - 24 Nov
- 2026 / 11 - 16 Feb
- 2027 / 1 - 6 April
- 2027 / 24 - 29 June
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the entry requirements?
To be admitted to the ESO Singapore part – time osteopathy course, you must have either 4 A-levels credits, a diploma, IB diploma, or relevant work experience. Other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Can I take authorized absence from the course for personal or health reasons?
Academic leave of absence from the course can be authorized if a student’s personal or health circumstances justify it. One option is to take a year off and join a new cohort the following year. Each student has a maximum of 8 consecutive years to complete their osteopathy course.
Is airfare and accommodation included in the school fees for the year?
Airfare and accommodation are not included in the fees collected. Group airfares and accommodation can be arranged, and the class will be briefed on this during their first introductory seminar.
Why study with the ESO?
We would like to highlight some of the benefits we can offer, which may help you in choosing the ESO.
Professionalism – The ESO ensures a high standard of professionalism and is a founder/member of OsEAN (Osteopathic Educational Academic Network); this is a group of leading European osteopathic schools and can only be joined following an inspection.
Teachers – Osteopathy is a regulated profession in the UK and osteopathic schools undergo regular inspections to ensure that standards are maintained; our international students can be sure of receiving a high-quality education. You will experience meeting many different teachers, each of whom teaches in the field of osteopathy they are particularly competent and interested in.
Summer school. A weeklong summer school is held in Maidstone each year; this combines the end of year exams with the start of the next year’s studies and provides for a broader curriculum and intensive support for learning techniques. For final year students this culminates in the graduation ceremony.
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