Osteopathy
A healthcare profession focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal issues through physical manipulation, stretching, and massage.
Area
Detail
Pathways
a. GCSE’s, b. A-levels, c. Degree, d. Further training
GCSE grades required and helpful subjects to pick
5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths, and science
A-level grades required and helpful subjects to pick
2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including a science, for a degree
Is a degree necessary
Yes, to become an osteopath, you'll need to complete a degree or postgraduate master's degree approved by the General Osteopathic Council.
Which accreditations as needed
Once you have graduated, you have to be accredited with the General Osteopathic Council - they keep a register of all those allowed to practice Osteopathy in the UK
Post-grad courses
Yes, you can add additional modalities with further training and courses.
Courses/prep to do now
Research into the profession
Passive income prospects
Having a team
Day to day tasks
Treating patients, conversing with patients, patient notes, treatment plans, exercise plans, referral for scans, admin, invoicing, reports, referral letters.
Hours of work (flexiblility)
More flexible when self-employed as you have more control over your diary
Average salary
Depends on location and experience. Starting £25K.
Free time
When self-employed, you have more control over your diary and can schedule patients as per your availability; however, if you are self-employed, that means you only earn when you work.
Self-employed/employed
Both are available; however, self-employed is much more common, and employed fixed salary vacancies are harder to come across.
Career Progression
You can undertake further study and specialise in other areas of osteopathy. You can build your own business with clinics and grow your team.
Respected companies to work for
These are often on a geographical basis; look for well-established clinics near to where you live/study.
Potential role of tech in the future of this profession
There is the potential for new innovative treatment types. Helping with the logistics and daily tasks of the clinic such as notes, booking system, and marketing.
Where to learn more about this profession
Online, on the GOSC website
Osteopathy
A healthcare profession focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal issues through physical manipulation, stretching, and massage.
Area
Detail
Pathways
a. GCSE’s, b. A-levels, c. Degree, d. Further training
GCSE grades required and helpful subjects to pick
5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths, and science
A-level grades required and helpful subjects to pick
2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including a science, for a degree
Is a degree necessary
Yes, to become an osteopath, you'll need to complete a degree or postgraduate master's degree approved by the General Osteopathic Council.
Which accreditations as needed
Once you have graduated, you have to be accredited with the General Osteopathic Council - they keep a register of all those allowed to practice Osteopathy in the UK
Post-grad courses
Yes, you can add additional modalities with further training and courses.
Courses/prep to do now
Research into the profession
Passive income prospects
Having a team
Day to day tasks
Treating patients, conversing with patients, patient notes, treatment plans, exercise plans, referral for scans, admin, invoicing, reports, referral letters.
Hours of work (flexiblility)
More flexible when self-employed as you have more control over your diary
Average salary
Depends on location and experience. Starting £25K.
Free time
When self-employed, you have more control over your diary and can schedule patients as per your availability; however, if you are self-employed, that means you only earn when you work.
Self-employed/employed
Both are available; however, self-employed is much more common, and employed fixed salary vacancies are harder to come across.
Career Progression
You can undertake further study and specialise in other areas of osteopathy. You can build your own business with clinics and grow your team.
Respected companies to work for
These are often on a geographical basis; look for well-established clinics near to where you live/study.
Potential role of tech in the future of this profession
There is the potential for new innovative treatment types. Helping with the logistics and daily tasks of the clinic such as notes, booking system, and marketing.
Where to learn more about this profession
Online, on the GOSC website
Osteopathy
A healthcare profession focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal issues through physical manipulation, stretching, and massage.
Area
Detail
Pathways
a. GCSE’s, b. A-levels, c. Degree, d. Further training
GCSE grades required and helpful subjects to pick
5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths, and science
A-level grades required and helpful subjects to pick
2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including a science, for a degree
Is a degree necessary
Yes, to become an osteopath, you'll need to complete a degree or postgraduate master's degree approved by the General Osteopathic Council.
Which accreditations as needed
Once you have graduated, you have to be accredited with the General Osteopathic Council - they keep a register of all those allowed to practice Osteopathy in the UK
Post-grad courses
Yes, you can add additional modalities with further training and courses.
Courses/prep to do now
Research into the profession
Passive income prospects
Having a team
Day to day tasks
Treating patients, conversing with patients, patient notes, treatment plans, exercise plans, referral for scans, admin, invoicing, reports, referral letters.
Hours of work (flexibility)
More flexible when self-employed as you have more control over your diary
Average salary
Depends on location and experience. Starting £25K.
Free time
When self-employed, you have more control over your diary and can schedule patients as per your availability; however, if you are self-employed, that means you only earn when you work.
Self-employed/employed
Both are available; however, self-employed is much more common, and employed fixed salary vacancies are harder to come across.
Career Progression
You can undertake further study and specialise in other areas of osteopathy. You can build your own business with clinics and grow your team.
Respected companies to work for
These are often on a geographical basis; look for well-established clinics near to where you live/study.
Potential role of tech in the future of this profession
There is the potential for new innovative treatment types. Helping with the logistics and daily tasks of the clinic such as notes, booking system, and marketing.
Where to learn more about this profession
Online, on the GOSC website