Osteopathy, Honours Bachelor of Science (Degree Completion)

The osteopathy program Canada has been waiting for — the first of its kind.Program OverviewTrain to become an osteopathic manual practitionerStudy the principles and practices of osteopathy — a growing profession that uses a manual therapy approach to patient care, treating a variety of injuries, illnesses and conditions.Graduate with 1,000+ hours of supervised clinical experienceThis is the only osteopathy degree in Canada that meets the World Health Organization’s Type 1 standard of 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice. You will: Start working with patients in Year 1 under supervision in Sheridan's community clinic. Practice alongside peers in our multidisciplinary student clinic. Network with practitioners during three work-integrated learning opportunities in a variety of clinical settings. A direct path into the growing field of osteopathyPrevious health science education is recommended but not required to enter this degree. If you’ve already completed a health science degree, you may be eligible to start in the second year of this program after completing three bridging courses.Benefit from Sheridan’s reputation for excellence in health science Sheridan is well-known for delivering high-calibre applied health programs, including degrees in athletic therapy and kinesiology. In our Honours Bachelor of Science – Osteopathy degree program, you’ll work closely with your peers in small classroom environments as you learn fundamental and advanced health science from professors who have extensive clinical experience.Opportunities for further education Upon graduation, you could be eligible for entry into graduate study programs at other institutions, such as: McMaster University: Master of Science – Rehabilitation Science University of British Columbia: Master of Rehabilitation Science Western University: Master in Health & Rehabilitative Sciences Athabasca University: Master of Health Studies Niagara University: Master of Science in Sports Management Niagara University: MBA – Health Care Administration University of South Wales: Master in Science – Sport, Health & Exercise Davenport University: Preparation for Health Pre-Professional program that pathways to Master of Science in Occupational Therapy More about osteopathyThe practice of osteopathy is distinct from other health-care professions that use manual techniques, such as physiotherapy or chiropractic, despite some overlap. If you’d like to learn more about osteopathy, we encourage you to visit the website for the Osteopathic International Alliance.Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting February 13, 2023 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario Colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).PBHSO