Train to become an osteopathic manual practitioner
Study the principles and practices of osteopathy — a growing profession that uses a manual therapy approach to patient care, treating a variety of injuries, illnesses and conditions.

Graduate with more than 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience
This is the only osteopathy degree in Canada that meets the World Health Organization’s Type 1 standard of 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice. You will:

Start working with patients in your first year.
Practice alongside peers in our multidisciplinary student clinic.
Network with practitioners during three work-integrated learning opportunities in a variety of clinical settings.
A direct path into the growing field of osteopathy
Previous health science education is recommended but not required to enter this degree. If you’ve already completed a health science degree, you may be eligible to start in the second year of this program after completing three bridging courses.

Benefit from Sheridan’s reputation for excellence in health science
Sheridan is well-known for delivering high-calibre applied health programs, including degrees in athletic therapy and kinesiology. In our Honours Bachelor of Science – Osteopathy degree program, you’ll work closely with your peers in small classroom environments as you learn fundamental and advanced health science from professors who have extensive clinical experience.

Opportunities for further education
Upon graduation, you could be eligible for entry into graduate study programs at other institutions, such as:

McMaster University: Master of Science – Rehabilitation Science
University of British Columbia: Master of Rehabilitation Science
Western University: Master in Health & Rehabilitative Sciences
Athabasca University: Master of Health Studies
Niagara University: Master of Science in Sports Management
Niagara University: MBA – Health Care Administration
University of South Wales: Master in Science – Sport, Health & Exercise
Davenport University: Preparation for Health Pre-Professional program that pathways to Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
More about osteopathy
The practice of osteopathy is distinct from other health-care professions that use manual techniques, such as physiotherapy or chiropractic, despite some overlap. If you’d like to learn more about osteopathy, we encourage you to visit the website for the Osteopathic International Alliance.

Graduates of Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Science – Osteopathy degree will be highly skilled osteopathic manual practitioners prepared to help patients manage their health and well-being. Practitioners can choose from a variety of career paths, though most choose to work in private practice, in multidisciplinary clinics, or with sports teams.