Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Osteopathy for Diplomates

The British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) is part of the BCNO Group. BCOM (London) and ESO (Kent) offer a BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine, with the option of further study to gain an MSc Osteopathic Medicine. BCOM also offers BSc (Hons) Osteopathy for those looking to study alongside existing work and family commitments.

Course Details

Year 1

Core Modules

• BCNO6011: Research Methods and Critical Appraisal - This module is designed to equip students with the necessary research skills, tools, and methods to understand research. Students are given the necessary skills to critically review literature in a constructive manner. The module prepares students for their research dissertation.
• BCNO6012: Research Project - The student's own research project, with the collection of data, analysis, and writing up in the format of a research paper.
• BCNO6013: Reflective Practice - This module explores and consolidates the student's experience and understanding of professional practice by using methods of audit, discussion, and assessed presentation skills.
• BCNO6014: Advances in Osteopathic Practice - The module is designed to encourage and develop a reflective review of recent advances in Osteopathic Medicine. The benefits of an extension to the evidence base to osteopathic medicine will be explored.
• BCNO6015: Clinical Practice - Students will manage patients under the supervision of qualified tutors. Students will also be able to shadow other healthcare professionals to understand the concepts of healthcare and inter-disciplinary working.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please note that fees and funding information should be obtained directly from the college.

Admission and Application

All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). UCAS will require the information contained in the course details, including the UCAS course code and the institution code.

Partnership with BCNO Group

The University has developed partnerships with institutions around the world to make higher education more accessible. Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enroll for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home or engage in distance learning. Many partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. As a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth.

Academic Partnerships

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. The British College of Osteopathic Medicine delivers this particular course.