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Osteopathy, MOst

Swansea University

About this course

MOst in Osteopathy, an advanced four-year initial degree providing preparation for registration as an osteopath qualified to diagnose and treat health conditions through manual therapy, rehabilitation, and tailored exercise. Students complete a four-year full-time programme combining academic study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pain psychology with extensive clinical examination practice.

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Institution
Swansea University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Osteopathy, MOst
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
B310
Median salary
£27,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 97%
  • Learning opportunities: 91%
  • Assessment and feedback: 87%
  • Academic support: 91%
  • Organisation and management: 84%
  • Learning resources: 77%
  • Student voice: 90%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 45 students who started

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 39 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 75%
  • Working and studying: 8%
  • Further study: 3%
  • Unemployed: 1%

Most common jobs

  • Other Health Professionals: 68%
  • Therapy professionals: 24%
  • Sales occupations: 2%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 2%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 90%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 20%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 5%
  • South East: 5%
  • South West: 10%
  • Wales: 55%

Who gets in

Based on about 35 students who started

  • A levels: 80%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • Access course: 10%
  • Other qualifications: 5%
  • No formal qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Approved by the General Osteopathic Council (GOC) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for registration with that body.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of Osteopathy, MOst at Swansea University earn?

The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £37,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Complementary and alternative medicine.

What do graduates of Osteopathy, MOst at Swansea University do next?

86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on Osteopathy, MOst at Swansea University?

97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for Osteopathy, MOst at Swansea University?

The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.

Is Osteopathy, MOst at Swansea University accredited?

Yes. Approved by the General Osteopathic Council (GOC) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for registration with that body.

How many students continue on Osteopathy, MOst at Swansea University?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.