
An Overview of NUMSS Admissions to Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy (BSc (Ost)) Program

Thank you for your interest in our English-language, online, on-demand, accredited Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy – BSc (Ost) degree program. Designed for students interested in manual osteopathy, the program provides comprehensive education in the science, principles, assessment methods, and manual techniques of osteopathic practice. Students develop knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pathology, orthopedic and neurological assessment, as well as osteopathic manual techniques used to address musculoskeletal dysfunction and support health, mobility, and physical function.
Our Admissions Department is eager to assist you in any way we can. We invite you to contact us at admissions@numss.com with any questions you may have.
The program is designed to offer maximum flexibility, allowing students from around the world to study from the comfort of their homes and around their own schedules. Video lectures are available online on demand through the internet. Students also have the option of receiving the video lectures on a portable hard drive, which can be connected to a compatible television or computer for convenient viewing.
Students who wish to gain additional hands-on experience and practice osteopathic techniques under the supervision of an osteopath may also attend an optional week long, in-person practical technique class offered at selected locations in the United States, Spain and Panama. The practical class is optional and is not a required component of the degree program; students may complete and graduate from the BSc (Ost) program without attending the practical class.

Undergraduate Admissions

Curriculums for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Osteopathy (BSc (Ost))
There are 3 different curriculums for the BSc program:
- Curriculum for category 1 students (3 years) without previous health education
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Curriculum for category 2 students with previous health education (1 year)
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Curriculum for category 3 students who have a doctoral or physiotherapy degree (6 months)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OSTEOPATHY BSc (Ost)
Category 1 (3 years – 3360 hours total – 560 hours per semester)
| 1st Year (1st semester) | 1st Year (2nd semester) | 2nd Year (3rd semester) | 2nd Year (4th semester) | 3rd Year (5th semester) | 3rd Year (6th semester) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 101 Human Physiology | CB 102 Clinical Biomechanics | MM 201 Medical Microbiology | DS 202 Diagnosis & Symptomology | NE 302 Neurology | OP 302 Ethics and Clinical Management |
| HA 101 Human Anatomy | NA 102 Clinical Nutrition | PA 201 Pathology | OR 301 Orthopedic Examination | OT 302 Strain/Counter Strain Technique | OT 402 Manual Mechano Therapy |
| OM 101 Theory, Philosophy and Methods | OT 103 Soft Tissue Therapy | IM 201 Immunology | ND 202 Neurodiagnosis | OT 401 Balanced Ligamentous Technique | SI 401 Sports Injuries |
| OT 101 Diagnosis and Joint Mobilization | OT 104 Visceral Manipulation | OT 201 Cranial-SacralOsteopathy | OT 203 Still Technique | OS 301 Business Management | TE 102 Therapeutic Exercises |
| OT 102 Muscle Energy Techniques | OT 204 Somatic Release | OT 303 Advanced Cranial Osteopathy | OT 301 Facilitated Positional Release Technique | TH 402 THESIS and Research Project | |
| OT 202 Spinal Manipulation |
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| PL 101 Optional Class: Practical Technique Class. Practical classes are held in the US, Spain & Panama. |
PL 101 Optional Class: Practical Technique Class. Practical classes are held in the US, Spain & Panama. |
PL 101 Optional Class: Practical Technique Class. Practical classes are held in the US, Spain & Panama. |
PL 101 Optional Class: Practical Technique Class. Practical classes are held in the US, Spain & Panama. |
PL 101 Optional Class: Practical Technique Class. Practical classes are held in the US, Spain & Panama. |
PL 101 Optional Class: Practical Technique Class. Practical classes are held in the US, Spain & Panama. |
Curriculum for category 2 students with previous health education (1 year – 1568 hours total – 784 hours per semester)
| 1st Year (1st semester) | 1st Year (2nd semester) | |
|---|---|---|
| OT 101 Diagnosis and Joint Mobilization | OT 104 Visceral Manipulation | |
| OT 102 Muscle Energy Techniques | OT 204 Somatic Release | |
| OT 301 Facilitated Positional Release Technique | OT 201 Cranial-Sacral Osteopathy | |
| OT 302 Strain/Counter Strain Technique | OT 303 Advanced Cranial Osteopathy | |
| OT 402 Manual Mechano Therapy | OR 301 Orthopedic Examination | |
| OP 302 Ethics and Clinical Management | CB 102 Clinical Biomechanics | |
| CN 102 Clinical Nutrition | OC 301 Business Management | |
| DS 202 Diagnosis and Symptomology | ND 202 Neuro DiagnosisX | |
| NE 302 Neurology | OT 202 Spinal Manipulation | |
| OT 103 Soft Tissue Therapy | OT 401 Balanced Ligamentous Technique | |
| OM 101 Theory, Philosophy and Methods | OT 203 Still Technique | |
| TH 402 THESIS and Research Project | ||
| PL 101 Optional Class: Practical Training Weeks (Techniques Review) at Panama, twice per year |
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Curriculum for category 3 students who have a doctoral degree (784 hours total) 1 semester
| 1 Semester |
|---|
| OT 101 Diagnosis and Joint Mobilization |
| OT 102 Muscle Energy Techniques |
| OT 202 Spinal Manipulation |
| OT 103 Soft Tissue Therapy |
| OT 104 Visceral Manipulation |
| OT 204 Somatic Release |
| OM 101 Theory, Philosophy and Methods |
| OT 301 Facilitated Positional Release Technique |
| OT 302 Strain/Counter Strain Technique |
| OT 402 Manual Mechano Therapy |
| OT 203 Still Technique |
| OT 201 Cranial-Sacral Osteopathy |
| OT 303 Advanced Cranial Osteopathy |
| OC 301 Business Management |
| CN 102 Clinical Nutrition |
| TH 402 THESIS and Research Project |
| PL 101 Optional Class: Practical Training Weeks (Techniques Review)at Panama, twice per year |