Osteopathic Medicine

About the course

This course develops advanced knowledge and critical evaluation of osteopathic theory and practice, preparing you as a primary-care practitioner for complex musculoskeletal and functional health conditions. You complete substantial supervised clinical training (including 610 hours) in the SCU Health Clinic and other settings, strengthening clinical reasoning and hands-on skills. Graduates are eligible to apply for practitioner registration in osteopathic medicine at Master level.

Career outcome

Graduates may work as registered osteopaths delivering holistic assessment and manual therapy for musculoskeletal and related functional disorders in private practice, multidisciplinary clinics and community health settings. The extensive supervised clinical hours build capabilities in patient management, clinical reasoning and professional practice. This Master degree supports entry to regulated osteopathic practice and broader primary-care roles within the medicine discipline.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as health administrator, academic, researcher, physiologist, healthcare consultant, policy analyst, and etc. in companies including Research Australia, Gilead Sciences, Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Stryker Corporation, and etc.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

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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**

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