University College of Osteopathy

The University College of Osteopathy, previously known as the British School of Osteopathy, is the biggest and ancient institute of Osteopathy in the United Kingdom. The University receives the Recognised Qualification position for Osteopathy from the legislative governing organisation named General Osteopathy Council in the United Kingdom. The institute was awarded the degree-granting authorities in October 2015 and received a University College position from Privy Council in 2017. This University College offers short-term and long-term postgraduate and undergraduate courses to the students. The UCO also provides a Diploma course in Osteopathy Sciences and Health Care and this course is particularly for learners of the age of 18 years who want to become Osteopaths or who want to study in a medical care associated field but have a diminutive or no educational qualification over GCSE level. The postgraduate courses of the University College consist of Doctorate in Osteopathy, a postgraduate certification in research techniques, and M.Sc. in Osteopathy. They also offer a course named Osteopathy Sciences for M.OST students who proves their academic success and also who are not good at basics in the sciences.

• The University provides absorptive knowledge and experience to the graduates and also offers additional assistance to gain extensive knowledge throughout the career.
• The University College of Osteopathy offers realistic learning surroundings to the students entering University.
• It provides a  welcoming environment to the learners and helps them make connections with the other societies giving them the collective experience. 
• The University College of Osteopathy provides unique health care expertise to the students entering UCO and it has been a leading supplier in Osteopathic learning for more than 100 years.

Career services

The University College of Osteopathy offers various career opportunities in the field of medical sciences and particularly in the field of Osteopathy.

Success rate

According to the survey, the graduates of UCO are in high demand and around 90% of students are employed 15 months after studies or pursue higher education in comparison to a national average of 79%.

Notable Alumni

The University College of Osteopathy has a UCO Alumni Community which is a unique virtual platform for the graduates of the University.

Student services

The Student Support Team of the University aims to provide exclusive services to their students which include resolving personal problems, improving learning skills, mental health assistance, disability assistance, assistance in regards to inequality and gender and financial support.

Library

The location of the University library is on the third floor, 275 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JE and has more than 9000 published books and a collection of electronic resources, functional models and DVDs and an inclusive assortment of Osteopathic journals.

The library also entails the collection of various subject matters such as:

1. Sociology of medicines
2. Medical ethics
3. Expertise education
4. Paediatrics
5. Immunology and Sporting medicines

Arts and Culture

The UCO has well-known and thriving arts, cultural and museum arcades providing an advert of cultures to the university students. 

Accommodation

The University presently does not offer its own lodging services but nonetheless, can provide assistance to the students with discovering or exploring appropriate and comfortable lodgings to reside in.

Sports facilities

The University College of Osteopathy offers a wide range of sports activities to the students with the energetic sports team at all levels. The University also organises sports events on the campus by conducting various sporting games.   

Commercial services

The University offers commercial services such as excellent nightlife, restaurants, bars and cafes to the graduates and staff. 

Medical services

The UCO medical centre is located at 98-118 Southwark Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom and is the biggest Osteopathic medical centre that offers appointments to more than 40000 patients. It also has a general clinic that provides general health-related services to pregnant women, sporting injuries and individuals having HIV/AIDS.

Clubs

The UCO has a student community named Manus Sinistra that is run by the current and past students of the University. The University also has casual and comfortable clubs and communities namely  sporting teams, running clubs, yoga classes and meditation teams.