Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with the foundation knowledge and clinical skills to safely and competently undertake general osteopathic practice.
It is designed to integrate foundation and clinical sciences with clinical skills and application in a five-year, sequenced course structure.
The program also provides a basis for further education and research in health related fields.You will be exposed to both real life and simulated clinical scenarios through the program, allowing you the opportunity to explore, integrate, and apply academic and practical knowledge.
This activity is facilitated, supervised, and assessed by AHPRA registered practitioners.
Work integrated learning opportunities are provided via the RMIT Health Sciences Clinic and/or similar clinical facilities.The capstone course REHA2225 - Osteopathic Practice Portfolio, undertaken in Semester 2 of your final year of study, prepares you for your transition to professional life, and is a culmination of prior osteopathic academic, clinical, and professional learning and experience.Courses within the program utilise multi-modal delivery methods such as face-to-face, online, and blended delivery.
The program requires on campus attendance.
Enrolment is full-time only.
There are no options for part-time enrolment.
The integrated nature of the program means that it is not possible to exit with a single three year degree in either Health or Applied Science.
Structure
All courses listed may not be available each semester.
Year One of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathy Theory and Practice 1 | 12 | REHA2171 | Bundoora Campus |
| Biology of the Cell | 12 | BIOL2272 | Bundoora Campus |
| Chemistry for Health Sciences | 12 | CHEM1268 | Bundoora Campus |
| Introduction to Human Biosciences | 12 | BIOL2480 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathy Theory and Practice 2 | 12 | REHA2173 | Bundoora Campus |
| Limb and Trunk Anatomy | 12 | BIOL2274 | Bundoora Campus |
| Research in Health Science | 12 | OHTH2160 | Bundoora Campus |
| Professionalism and Evidence-based Health Care | 12 | PUBH1410 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Two of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Theory and Practice 3 | 12 | REHA2174 | Bundoora Campus |
| Head and Visceral Anatomy | 12 | BIOL2275 | Bundoora Campus |
| Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems | 12 | BIOL2043 | Bundoora Campus |
| Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy | 12 | BIOL2506 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Theory and Practice 4 | 12 | REHA2176 | Bundoora Campus |
| Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics | 12 | ONPS2294 | Bundoora Campus |
| Neuroscience | 12 | BIOL1131 | Bundoora Campus |
| Human Physiology 2: Body Systems | 12 | BIOL2044 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Three of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Theory and Practice 5 | 12 | REHA2178 | Bundoora Campus |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 12 | ONPS2060 | Bundoora Campus |
| Introduction to Pathology | 12 | MEDS2118 | Bundoora Campus |
| Medical Examination 1 | 12 | MEDS2146 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Theory and Practice 6 | 12 | REHA2180 | Bundoora Campus |
| Introduction to Clinical Practice | 12 | REHA2243 | Bundoora Campus |
| Advanced Pathology | 12 | MEDS2119 | Bundoora Campus |
| Medical Examination 2 | 12 | MEDS2147 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Four of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging | 12 | MEDS2144 | Bundoora Campus |
| Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine | 12 | MEDS2049 | Bundoora Campus |
| Osteopathic Clinical Practice 1 | 12 | REHA2232 | Bundoora Campus |
| Primary Healthcare Management & Rehabilitation | 12 | REHA2217 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systemic and Lifestyle Disease Management | 12 | REHA2226 | Bundoora Campus |
| Osteopathic Clinical Practice 2 | 12 | REHA2214 | Bundoora Campus |
| Occupational and adjunctive therapeutics | 12 | REHA2215 | Bundoora Campus |
| Working with Psychological Health and Disease | 12 | PUBH1412 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Five of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Presentations across the Lifespan | 12 | MEDS2148 | Bundoora Campus |
| Osteopathic Clinical Practice 3 | 12 | REHA2216 | Bundoora Campus |
| Advanced Clinical Theory & Practice | 12 | REHA2218 | Bundoora Campus |
| Law and Ethics for Health Professionals | 12 | OHTH2163 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Clinical Practice 4 | 12 | REHA2219 | Bundoora Campus |
| Osteopathic Practice Portfolio | 24 | REHA2225 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:
Entry requirements
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Applicants must undertake a Working With Children check in first year.
Applicants must be prepared to undergo a Police Check in year 1 when they are registered as osteopathic students with the Osteopaths Board of Australia.
All students will be registered as osteopathic students with the Osteopaths Board of Australia.
International applicants should note that to be registered as an osteopath in Australia you must have an IELTS score of 7 in all categories, achieved within the two years prior to applying for registration.
Learning outcomes
The program has been designed to enable you to gain the following Program Learning Outcomes in particular: PLO1 Provide patient-centred care as a competent, safe primary healthcare professional
PLO2 Provide osteopathic, musculo-skeletal healthcare within a patient-centred, evidence-based framework
PLO3 Gather and interpret health information, and employ clinical reasoning to develop differential diagnoses, to inform assessment and management
PLO4 Effectively communicate with a wide audience (i.e. patients, carers, healthcare professionals and agencies), with respect and sensitivity to socio-cultural diversity, using a variety of media
PLO5 Manage all aspects of clinical practice to comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in an evolving healthcare industry
PLO6 Work autonomously and collaboratively, to lead and/or contribute to inter-professional healthcare partnerships
PLO7 Develop and implement strategies to meet personal and professional demands, as a primary healthcare provider
PLO8 Develop a commitment to lifelong learning, recognising the historical development and evolution of the profession, and how this integrates with contemporary practice
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