Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
25,000
(c. USD14,488.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Build expertise for a rewarding career in healthcare with varied pathways.
Designed following top-tier clinical education standards and taught through cutting-edge methods, the Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health prepares you with essential competencies for roles in unregulated healthcare and management sectors.
Your academic journey begins with core musculoskeletal and osteopathic principles, establishing a framework for analytical reasoning. The second year prioritizes clinically proven practices while expanding your bioscience understanding. The final year concentrates intensively on honing clinical skills, advanced critical analysis, and tackling sophisticated challenges.
Hands-on clinical courses throughout the program provide valuable industry exposure, allowing you to implement classroom learning in professional settings.
Important: Registration as an osteopath requires completing Ara's one-year Level 8 Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy.
Eligible candidates are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, with allocated spots for priority students. Should applications exceed available positions, a waiting list will be implemented.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:
14 credits at Level 3 in each of:
biology or physical education or health education
English or classical studies or history or geography or art history or religious studies or social studies
One other subject from the list of approved subjects*
as well as Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
and Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Pre Health Pathway or equivalent.
Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
14 credits at Level 3 in each of:
biology or physical education or health education
English or classical studies or history or geography or art history or religious studies or social studies
One other subject from the list of approved subjects*
as well as Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
and Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Pre Health Pathway or equivalent.
Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Tuition
NZD
25,000