Osteopathy
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Hands-on experience in clinical settings
Osteopathy is an holistic and preventative approach to diagnosis and manual therapy that is used to treat musculoskeletal problems and other functional disorders of the body. In Australia, osteopaths are registered as primary care practitioners.
Open Day Panel
Interested in movement and health? Learn about our degrees in Exercise Science, Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Osteopathy. Discover more about our state-of-the-art facilities, placement opportunities and hands-on learning through our on-campus Health Clinic.
Interactive experiences
Experience the healing touch of osteopathy in a treatment demonstration that delves into the art of manual therapy. Witness skilled practitioners applying manual therapy, with a holistic approach to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal problems and other functional disorders.
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By successfully completing our Bachelor and Masters courses, graduates are fully accredited with the Osteopathy Board of Australia
Valuable professional placement
You'll undertake clinical practice under the supervision of an experienced practitioner at Southern Cross’s on-campus Health Clinic
Exclusive to Southern Cross
We're one of only three universities in Australia – and the only one in Queensland and NSW – to offer Osteopathy.
Panel sessions and interactive experiences
Northern Rivers 4th August
Panel Session
1:00pm
Interactive Experience
10.30am and 12.00pm
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Gold Coast 18th August
Panel Session
1:00pm
Interactive Experience
10:30am and 12:00pm
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Undergraduate
“I'm really loving working in the student clinic. I get to treat the broad population and get a glimpse of what my life is going to be like after graduating. It's really exciting being able to start applying everything I've learnt in the Bachelor and Masters.”
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