The field of Complimentary Medicine is an emerging field of Medical Science and there exists a lot of career potential all over the world across various disciplines of Complimentary Medicine such as Osteopathy, Herbal Medicines, Acupuncture, Holistic Medicines, and Naturopathy.
Osteopathy, a major branch of Complimentary Medicine, deals with the medical treatment and care of human Musculoskeletal System. There are various levels of professional courses such as Bachelor in Osteopathy, Master in Osteopathy, BSc Health Sciences in Musculoskeletal Care and MSc Health Sciences in Musculoskeletal Care are available in many UK universities and colleges.
UK academic institutions that offer advanced courses in Osteopathy include reputed names such as University of Warwick, Oxford Brookes University, University of Greenwich, Leeds Metropolitan University, British School of Osteopathy and Nescot, UK.
University of Warwick offers BSc Health Sciences in Musculoskeletal Care and MSc Health Sciences in Musculoskeletal Care. MSc Health Sciences in Musculoskeletal Care is a full time one year duration Master level programme while BSc Health Sciences in Musculoskeletal Care takes about three to four years of regular university education for its successful completion. Both courses normally start in the month of October.
Bachelor in Osteopathy and Master in Osteopathy programmes are conducted at the Oxford Brookes University, the University of Greenwich and the Leeds Metropolitan University. Course duration of Bachelor of Osteopathy varies from three to four years while Master in Osteopathy can be completed within one to two years.
Besides, Osteopathy professional programmes are available in some of the UK colleges also. British School of Osteopathy, UK and Nescot, UK are most popular among them. British School of Osteopathy offers a Master in Osteopathy while Nescot, UK is well known for Osteopathic Medicine BSc Honours Degree (OU) and Osteopathic Medicine MSc Honours Degree.
More details about these courses are available from the respective university websites and offices of British Councils and British Libraries.
