Specific admission requirements

Specific admission requirements are specified in the programme study plan.

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.

Qualification requirements and regulations

Look at The Degree Regulations of Metropolia university of applied sciences >>

Profile of the programme

Look at the General Description of the Programme:
http://www.metropolia.fi/en/degree-programmes/welfare-human-functioning/osteopathy/

Key learning outcomes

Key learning outcomes are specified in the programme study plan.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Osteopaths are experts at examining and treating functional disorders of the human body. Osteopathy offers efficient and safe special competence in manual treatment and provides education on functional problems of the body. The osteopathic treatment is based on vast knowledge of anatomy and physiology. The treatment aims to promote quality of life and wellbeing in cooperation with clients and health care experts.

Access to further studies

Access to Master’s Degree studies at university of applied sciences or university and access to specialisation studies.

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.

Graduation requirements

All course units of syllabus approved.

Mode of study

Mainly full-time contact teaching.

Level of qualification

Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

Obligatory or Optional Mobility