Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury
Ara Institute of Canterbury
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
27,500
(c. USD16,058.13)
Attendance
Full-time
Qualified osteopaths are in high demand across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. This program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to register with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand.
Through case-based learning, the curriculum emphasizes clinical relevance, ensuring you graduate as a competent and safe practitioner.
Key focus areas include: professional, ethical, and legal practice in primary healthcare; ethical decision-making; interpersonal skills for diverse populations; and culturally safe engagement with patients, colleagues, and communities.
The program includes 555 hours of hands-on clinical training at Ara's osteopathic clinic under supervision.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health.
Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic - 6.0 Listening, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic - 6.0 Listening, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
Tuition
NZD
27,500