Osteopathy
Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning
The studies include 75 credits of clicinal placement.
Qualification requirements and regulations
Look at The Degree Regulations of Metropolia university of applied sciences https://opinto-opas.metropolia.fi/en/user_upload/en/Esittely/Saadokset/Metropolia_tutkintosaanto.pdf
Access to further studies
Access to Master’s Degree studies at university of applied sciences or university and access to specialisation studies.
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
A student has an opportunity to make earlier learning visible and get a decision on the recognition of these competences. For further information look at the Degree Programmes.
Profile of the programme
Look at the General Description of the Programme: >>
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
Osteopaths are able to reliably examine people of different ages and safely use diverse manual techniques when treating patients. Osteopathic treatment typically involves gentle manual techniques that take the functions of the joints into account.
Key learning outcomes
Key learning outcomes are specified in the programme study plan.
Graduation requirements
All course units of syllabus approved.
Level of qualification
Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)
Obligatory or Optional Mobility
Student exchanges is possible to perform during the 5 or 6. period.
Degree Programme has the Erasmus student exchange agreement with the following Universities:
- Institut des Hautes Etudes
Ostéopathique de Nantes IdHEO NANTES
- CEESO LYON- Centre Européen
d'Enseignement Supérieur de
l'Osteopathie LYON
Specific admission requirements
Specific admission requirements are specified in the programme study plan.
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations, assessment and grating are specified in the course implementation plan. The teacher in charge of the course will be responsible for the assessment. Student will be informed at the beginning of the course on the assessment principles, which must be based on the course objectives.
Mode of study
Mainly full-time contact teaching.
Programme director
Head of Degree Programme
Sandra Rinne
Telephone +35840 159 1759
Email: sandra.rinne(at)metropolia.fi