Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies)

About the course

This degree provides an entry pathway to osteopathy, building strong foundations in anatomy and physiology and how body structure relates to function. You’ll learn about bones, joints, muscles and nerves, with teaching supported by biomedical science and health concepts and exposure to clinical settings. It includes advanced study of the muscular and nervous systems and prepares you for progression to postgraduate osteopathic training at bachelor level in health sciences.

Career outcome

Graduates gain foundational knowledge and pre-professional clinical experience aligned to further study in osteopathy. The degree supports progression to the Master of Osteopathic Medicine, the required pathway to registration as an osteopath in Australia. Career directions following completion of the full pathway typically include osteopath roles in private practice, multidisciplinary health clinics and community healthcare settings, building skills for patient assessment and manual therapy within bachelor-level health sciences training.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)