Course Overview

Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University in City Flinders, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.

Student life (indicative)

City Flinders offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

34,599

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

45.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

66.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£30,810

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

Foundations of Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
Academic and Research Skills
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Theory and Practice
Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

Intermediate Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) topics
Applied Methods and Tools
Group Project
Two optional pathway modules
Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

Advanced Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics or Physics. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 65.30If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). High Performance Sport Adjustment Applicants who participate in high level sport (players, coaches and officials) can apply to receive an adjustment of 5 ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants). Please complete the High Performance Sport Adjustment application and submit it directly to VU together with documentary evidence by the closing date indicated on the application. Further information can be found at Elite Student Athletes . Subject adjustment A study score of 30 in Chemistry, any English or any Mathematics equals 5 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in Biology equals 5 aggregate points. Overall maximum of 20 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 65.30If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). High Performance Sport Adjustment Applicants who participate in high level sport (players, coaches and officials) can apply to receive an adjustment of 5 ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants). Please complete the High Performance Sport Adjustment application and submit it directly to VU together with documentary evidence by the closing date indicated on the application. Further information can be found at Elite Student Athletes . Subject adjustment A study score of 30 in Chemistry, any English or any Mathematics equals 5 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in Biology equals 5 aggregate points. Overall maximum of 20 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. High Performance Sport Adjustment Applicants who participate in high level sport (players, coaches and officials) can apply to receive an adjustment of 5 ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants). Please complete the High Performance Sport Adjustment application and submit it directly to VU together with documentary evidence by the closing date indicated on the application. Further information can be found at Elite Student Athletes . Higher Education studies Completion of at least one semester of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. High Performance Sport Adjustment Applicants who participate in high level sport (players, coaches and officials) can apply to receive an adjustment of 5 ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants). Please complete the High Performance Sport Adjustment application and submit it directly to VU together with documentary evidence by the closing date indicated on the application. Further information can be found at Elite Student Athletes . VET studies Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in Health Sciences or similar. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. High Performance Sport Adjustment Applicants who participate in high level sport (players, coaches and officials) can apply to receive an adjustment of 5 ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants). Please complete the High Performance Sport Adjustment application and submit it directly to VU together with documentary evidence by the closing date indicated on the application. Further information can be found at Elite Student Athletes . Senior Secondary studies Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago, plus units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent), and a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics or Physics. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants who wish other criteria to be considered such as work/life experience or motivation to study should complete the VTAC Personal Statement. Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website | Current Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements This course has inherent requirements . It is important that you read and consider the requirements for this course as it is expected that you will need to be able to demonstrate that you hold, or can acquire, the inherent requirements for this course. Students will be registered as students with AHPRA. Students in AHPRA accredited courses must meet and maintain certain standards referred to as a student’s "Fitness to Practice”. Students will be required to acknowledge and provide information relating to their fitness to practice throughout their studies at VU. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks First aid certificate Preferred certificate should be a HTLA0011, valid for 3 years from issue date. Other information Please note that the University must comply with any pre-placement requirements mandated by placement sites and any Federal or Victorian Government health mandates. As such, all requirements may change. On completion of the course of study graduates must meet AHPRA’s requirements to obtain professional registration as an Osteopath. Recent Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements This course has inherent requirements . It is important that you read and consider the requirements for this course as it is expected that you will need to be able to demonstrate that you hold, or can acquire, the inherent requirements for this course. Students will be registered as students with AHPRA. Students in AHPRA accredited courses must meet and maintain certain standards referred to as a student’s "Fitness to Practice”. Students will be required to acknowledge and provide information relating to their fitness to practice throughout their studies at VU. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks First aid certificate Preferred certificate should be a HTLA0011, valid for 3 years from issue date. Other information Please note that the University must comply with any pre-placement requirements mandated by placement sites and any Federal or Victorian Government health mandates. As such, all requirements may change. On completion of the course of study graduates must meet AHPRA’s requirements to obtain professional registration as an Osteopath. Applicants with Higher Education study Inherent requirements This course has inherent requirements . It is important that you read and consider the requirements for this course as it is expected that you will need to be able to demonstrate that you hold, or can acquire, the inherent requirements for this course. Students will be registered as students with AHPRA. Students in AHPRA accredited courses must meet and maintain certain standards referred to as a student’s "Fitness to Practice”. Students will be required to acknowledge and provide information relating to their fitness to practice throughout their studies at VU. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks First aid certificate Preferred certificate should be a HTLA0011, valid for 3 years from issue date. Other information Please note that the University must comply with any pre-placement requirements mandated by placement sites and any Federal or Victorian Government health mandates. As such, all requirements may change. On completion of the course of study graduates must meet AHPRA’s requirements to obtain professional registration as an Osteopath. Applicants with VET study Inherent requirements This course has inherent requirements . It is important that you read and consider the requirements for this course as it is expected that you will need to be able to demonstrate that you hold, or can acquire, the inherent requirements for this course. Students will be registered as students with AHPRA. Students in AHPRA accredited courses must meet and maintain certain standards referred to as a student’s "Fitness to Practice”. Students will be required to acknowledge and provide information relating to their fitness to practice throughout their studies at VU. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks First aid certificate Preferred certificate should be a HTLA0011, valid for 3 years from issue date. Other information Please note that the University must comply with any pre-placement requirements mandated by placement sites and any Federal or Victorian Government health mandates. As such, all requirements may change. On completion of the course of study graduates must meet AHPRA’s requirements to obtain professional registration as an Osteopath. Applicants with work and life experience Inherent requirements This course has inherent requirements . It is important that you read and consider the requirements for this course as it is expected that you will need to be able to demonstrate that you hold, or can acquire, the inherent requirements for this course. Students will be registered as students with AHPRA. Students in AHPRA accredited courses must meet and maintain certain standards referred to as a student’s "Fitness to Practice”. Students will be required to acknowledge and provide information relating to their fitness to practice throughout their studies at VU. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks First aid certificate Preferred certificate should be a HTLA0011, valid for 3 years from issue date. Other information Please note that the University must comply with any pre-placement requirements mandated by placement sites and any Federal or Victorian Government health mandates. As such, all requirements may change. On completion of the course of study graduates must meet AHPRA’s requirements to obtain professional registration as an Osteopath.

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

34,599

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

45%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

City Flinders offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

City Flinders offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

Outdoor & nature activities
Great café culture
Thriving student social scene
Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students34,599

Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1

International Students45%

Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

66%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£30,810

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.

Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.

Top Industries for Graduates

Sport
Engineering
Business

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£821/mo

Food & Groceries£331/mo

Transport£86/mo

Estimated Monthly Total£1,429

Annual living costs£17,158/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

Like most major Australian cities, City Flinders carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.

Like most major Australian cities, City Flinders carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.

Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)

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