News from Victoria Univers

News from Victoria University

• Studying Osteopathy at VU

Osteopaths diagnose, treat and provide preventative advice about disorders that affect the body's musculoskeletal system, using manual techniques to alleviate stresses and dysfunction to improve the body's function (Good Universities Guide - Osteopath)

VU offers one of only three of these accredited programs in Australia.  Core studies include anatomy, osteopathic science, physiology, and biochemistry. Students undertake fieldwork and clinical practice to prepare them for their osteopathy career.  Students considering a career in osteopathy need to complete the Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) first; this is a 3-year course and provides an entry into an osteopathy career.  Completion of the Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) course alone does not make graduates eligible for registration as Osteopaths.  Students must also complete the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) in order to be eligible to register as an Osteopath.  So, the double degree program is:

• Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)  – 3 years 
• Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) – 1,5 years

On completion of both programs, students will be eligible for:

• registration with the Osteopaths Registration Board of Victoria 
• registration as an Osteopath in all other Australian states 
• membership with the Australian Osteopathic Association

For further information about registration requirements, visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.

VU has a an Osteopathy Clinic which usually operates over 45 weeks per year, and students are required to attend clinical sessions on a rotation basis including outside of semester hours to maintain a public service and provide continuity of patient care.  Clinical training, including fieldwork, is crucial in the preparation to becoming an Osteopath.  For more information about studying osteopathy at Victoria University, visit Osteopathy at VU. 

• Important Notice: Bachelor of Architectural Design

Students are advised that the Bachelor of Building Design has now changed to the Bachelor of Architectural Design.  This design degree focuses on using sustainable design methods, and incorporates ideas from the circular economy, such as reusing, repurposing, refurbishing, recycling, and repairing to reduce waste and pollution.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Architectural Design have the option to continue their studies by pursuing a Master of Architecture, which is necessary if they would like to become a registered architect.

The VCE requirements are Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.  Plus, any Maths Units 1 and 2 except Foundation Maths or Foundation Maths Unit 3 or 4 with a study score of 20.

Currently applications are to be made directly to VU and not through VTAC for 2025 entry.  Students keen on applying should browse the above link.