Osteopathy, growing in numbers!

There are now around 3500 Osteopaths working in the UK, and in late summer, the seven major osteopathic teaching schools will release more graduates ...

There are now around 3500 Osteopaths working in the UK, and in late summer, the seven major osteopathic teaching schools will release another group of graduates into the profession.

In 2008 251 osteopathic students graduated from the schools; 87 of which gained a Bachelor of Osteopathy (BSc Ost) from the largest and oldest osteopathic school, the British School of Osteopathy (BSO).

In addition to this number, 33 students gained an MSc in Paediatric Osteopathy from the BSO, and 25 students from the European School of Osteopathy gained Post Graduate Diploma’s in Animal Osteopathy.

With the rising popularity of complementary alternative medicine, Osteopathy is becoming a popular degree choice.  As a result there has been a rise in the number of teaching institutions and a reduction in the cost of training. By linking with universities many training institutions have gained government funding, This has reduced the cost of studying osteopathy from around £6000 per year to around £1,200.

Osteopathy is rated as one of the top five hardest degree courses, along with medical studies and architecture. But, it offers an enjoyable yet challenging career.

To learn more about osteopathy and becoming an osteopathic, contact the General Osteopathic Council (link to http://www.osteopathy.org.uk).

(Source: http://www.osteopath-help.co.uk)

Posted on 29 Jan 2012