Osteopath

An Osteopath diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal issues, aiming to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, and improve overall body function. Duties include assessing patients, performing manual therapies, developing treatment plans, and advising on injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Osteopaths work in clinics, hospitals, or private practices, often collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a osteopath?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Human Physiology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Medical Researcher Neurophysiologist
Anaesthetist Cardiac Technologist Osteopath Physiologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Medical Researcher Neurophysiologist Anaesthetist Cardiac Technologist Osteopath Physiologist + 4 more
HLT52021

Diploma of Remedial Massage
Blended, On Campus
12 - 14 months
$0 - $16,717
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Remedial Massage Therapist Massage Therapist Shiatsu Massage Therapist
Remedial Yoga Therapist Ayurvedic Practitioner Reflexology Therapist Neuromuscular Therapist Osteopath Naturopath Sports Therapist
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Health)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,903
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Biomedical Technician Clinical Trial Coordinator
Cardiac Technologist Osteopath
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Biomedical Technician Clinical Trial Coordinator Cardiac Technologist Osteopath + 2 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $25,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Manager Medical Scientist Research Manager
Clinical Scientist Anaesthetist Cardiac Technologist Osteopath General Practitioner Paediatrician Pathologist Neuroscientist
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Manager Medical Scientist Research Manager Clinical Scientist Anaesthetist Cardiac Technologist Osteopath General Practitioner Paediatrician Pathologist Neuroscientist + 8 more

Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)
Blended
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Myotherapist Hand Therapist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Osteopath Chiropractor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Myotherapist Hand Therapist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Osteopath Chiropractor + 2 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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Further reading

What do massage therapists do?

9th October 2019)

What does an Occupational Therapist do?

15th September 2022)

How to become a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in Australia

23rd December 2024)

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