Training courses
If you wish to study in the UK to become an osteopath, you must successfully complete one of the 'recognised' courses below to be eligible to apply for registration with us.
As well as the name of the institution and the courses each offers, we also provide details of when courses were recognised, latest reviews of the courses and any conditions attached to the approval.
Click on a course provider’s name to go straight to information about their courses.
- British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) and the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) - part of the BCNO Group and validated by the University of Plymouth, London
- The College of Osteopaths, London and Stoke on Trent
- The London School of Osteopathy, London
- NESCOT (validated by London Southbank University) previously Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine (SIOM), Surrey
- Swansea University, Swansea
- Health Sciences University, London
- The University of St Mark and St John, Plymouth (Marjon), Plymouth
Details of previously recognised qualifications can be found in our History of Recognised Qualifications - January 2015.
Monitoring standards of education
As part of our ongoing monitoring of standards of education, we conduct a major review of each course on a regular basis, usually every three to five years. The review is undertaken by the MOTT MACDONALD on our behalf (information about the process is currently being developed and will be available shortly). Anyone with information that they would like to bring to the attention of the Visiting Team is invited to bring this to the attention of MOTT MACDONALD by emailing Holly Shepeard on gosc@mottmac.com . Further details can be found in the Protocol for unsolicited information.
Feedback or concerns
If you have any feedback or concerns in relation to osteopathic education or the courses we recognise please contact Banye Kanon at education@osteopathy.org.uk. All contacts with us will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Course providers, courses and course information
The BCNO Group comprises the merged institutions of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM, London) and the European School of Osteopathy (ESO, Kent). We offer three undergraduate degrees: the four year Integrated Master of Osteopathy (M.Ost) - now in teachout phase, the four year full-time modified attendance BSc (Hons) Osteopathy (London only). Our Kent campus is also the centre for ESO International activity, postgraduate, mentoring and continuing professional development (CPD), and osteopathic and allied health clinical activity.
British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) and the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) – part of the BCNO Group and validated by the University of Plymouth
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| Main telephone |
London Site - 020 7435 6464 Kent Site - 01622 685 989 |
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| Clinic telephone |
London site - 0207 7435 7830 Kent Site - 01622 685 989 |
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| Fax number |
020 7431 3630 |
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London Site- admissions.bcom@bcnogroup.ac.uk Kent Site- admissions.eso@bcnogroup.ac.uk |
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| Address |
6 Netherhall Gardens, London, NW3 5RR 104 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8SL |
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| Qualification | Apply | Recognition period | Review report | Conditions |
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| Masters in Osteopathy (M.Ost), BSc (Hons) Osteopathy, BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine |
UCAS |
Specific conditions 1, 2 and 3 attach to all of the BCNO Group recognised programmes. Conditions 4, 5 and 6 are general conditions which apply to all recognised courses, and are fulfilled on an annual basis. |
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| Master of Osteopathy and BSc (Hons) Osteopathy (formerly awarded by the European School of Osteopathy) and the Masters in Osteopathy (M.Ost) and Bachelors in Osteopathic Medicine (B.OstMed) (formerly awarded by the British College of Osteopathic Medicine) |
UCAS |
1 September 2021 to 31 August 2026 |
Specific conditions 1, 2 and 3 attach to all of the BCNO Group recognised programmes. Conditions 4, 5 and 6 are general conditions which apply to all recognised courses, and are fulfilled on an annual basis. |
College of Osteopaths (validated by the University of Derby)
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| Main telephone |
020 8905 1937 |
| Clinic telephone |
020 8905 1395 |
| Address |
13 Furzehill Road, Borehamwood, Herts WD6 2DG
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| Main telephone |
01782 971340 |
| Clinic telephone |
01782 660000 |
| Address |
College of Osteopaths, North Staffs Medical Institute, Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, ST4 7NY |
College of Osteopaths (validated by the Staffordshire University)
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| Main telephone |
01782 971340 |
| Clinic telephone |
01782 660000 |
| Address |
College of Osteopaths, North Staffs Medical Institute, Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, ST4 7NY |
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| Main telephone |
020 8905 1937 |
| Clinic telephone |
020 8905 1395 |
| Address |
13 Furzehill Road, Borehamwood, Herts WD6 2DG |
| Qualification | Apply | Recognition period | Review report | Conditions |
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| Bachelor of Osteopathy Validated by Staffordshire University (This programme is currently in teachoutphase) |
Directly |
From 01 May 2022 |
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No specific conditions have been attached to this course.
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| Master of Osteopathy Validated by Staffordshire University (This programme is currently in teachoutphase) |
Directly |
From 01 May 2022 |
No specific conditions have been attached to this course.
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| Bachelor of Osteopathy Validated by University of Derby |
Directly |
From 01 May 2022 |
No specific conditions have been attached to this course.
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London School of Osteopathy (validated by Anglia Ruskin University)
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| Web |
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| Main telephone |
020 7237 1422 |
| Clinic telephone |
020 8983 7133 |
| Address |
12 Grange Road, London SE1 3BE |
| Qualification | Apply | Recognition period | Review report | Conditions |
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| Bachelor of Osteopathy (Hons) |
Full time- UCAS
Part time: Directly |
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No specific conditions have been attached to this course. Conditions A, B and C are generic conditions which apply to all recognised courses and are fulfilled on an annual basis. |
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| Master of Osteopathy (MOst) |
Full time -UCAS
Part time: Directly |
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No specific conditions have been attached to this course. Conditions A, B and C are generic conditions which apply to all recognised courses and are fulfilled on an annual basis. |
NESCOT (validated by Kingston University ) previously Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine (SIOM)
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| Web |
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| Main telephone |
020 8394 1731 |
| Clinic telephone |
020 8394 3154 |
| Fax number |
020 8394 3030 |
| Address |
NESCOT, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS |
| Qualification | Apply | Recognition period | Review report | Conditions |
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| Master of Osteopathic Medicine (M.Ost) |
UCAS |
None were identified in relation to this programme |
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| Bachelor in Osteopathic Medicine (B.Ost Hons) 5 yrs part time or |
UCAS |
None were identified in relation to this programme |
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Swansea University
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| Web |
www.swan.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/human-and-health-sciences/mostosteopathy |
| Main telephone |
01792 205 678 |
| Clinic telephone |
01792 518 600 |
| Fax number |
01792 295 487 |
| Address |
Swansea University, College of Human and Health Sciences, Glyndwr Building, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Qualification | Apply | Recognition period |
Review report | Conditions |
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| Master of Osteopathy |
UCAS |
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The one Condition attached to this course has been fully fulfilled. An action plan in relation to general conditions can be found here (tbc) |
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Health Sciences University
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| Web |
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| Main telephone |
020 7407 0222 |
| Clinic telephone |
020 7089 5360 |
| Clinic address |
98-118 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 0BQ |
| Teaching centre address |
275 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JE |
| Qualification | Apply | Recognition period | Review report | Conditions |
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| Master of Osteopathy
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UCAS |
From 1 November 2023 with no fixed expiry for this programme |
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No specific conditions have been attached to this course. An action plan in relation to general conditions can be found here’ |
| Master of Science in Osteopathy (Pre - registration) 2 years full time |
Directly |
From 1 November 2023 with no fixed expiry for this programme |
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No specific conditions have been attached to this course. An action plan in relation to general conditions can be found here’ |
The University of St Mark and St John (Marjon)
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| Web |
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| Main telephone |
01752 636890 |
| Clinic telephone |
Not yet available |
| Address |
Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BH |
| Qualification | Apply | Recognition period |
Review report | Conditions |
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| Master of Osteopathy Master of Osteopathy |
UCAS |
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In relation to Conditions A to F, all requirments have been fufilled and do not require furter reporting. Conditions G, H and I are generic conditions which apply to all recognised courses and are monitored on an annual basis. |
