
Our Vision is to inspire, train and enable future generations of osteopaths for the benefit of communities and growth of the profession.
Our reputation for celebrating and supporting the individual whatever their experience or background is at the heart of our ethos.
The College of Osteopaths is a registered charity committed to widening access to osteopathic practice so that talented individuals of all ages can fulfil their potential, and our unique 100% flexible pathways into the profession reflects the long history of innovation and inclusiveness on which the college has built its reputation.
Our Inclusivity Statement: At the College of Osteopaths, we understand that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We respect and value everyone in our college community and have created a supportive environment where everyone is helped to reach their full potential. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the osteopathic profession.
The College of Osteopaths is governed by the Board of Governors whose responsibility is to approve the mission, strategy and vision that meets the college’s objectives as a Higher Education Institution. The college’s Principal reports to the Board of Governors with the Quality Review Board (QRB) being the ultimate authority of the college.
The QRB is responsible for promoting, regulating and directing the work of the college. It oversees the college’s academic management and all aspects of quality and standards associated with the college.
We are proud of our history and the active role it has played in shaping the development of the osteopathic profession and in training registered osteopaths to join it.
Established as an educational trust
A recognised two-year Diploma course was introduced, with the professional teaching body established as The College of Osteopaths.
The college’s Dean Joseph Goodman established the Diploma in Osteopathy qualification.
Report on osteopathic education prepared by the British Accreditation Council.
College President, Jane Langer, helped develop the Osteopaths Act and the formation of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC).
The Diploma in Osteopathy was validated by Middlesex University as a five-year BSc(Hons) programme.
Principal, Caroline Stone, guided the course to Recognised Qualification (RQ) status.
The college provided RQ training for those unable to join the GOsC’s register enabling graduates awarded the Certificate in Osteopathic Competence to register.
Principal, Mark Lawrence, pioneered a programme in Staffordshire – the only one of its kind outside of the Southern UK.
The BSc (Hons) programme gained RQ status via Keele University validation
Praised by peer reviewers, our innovative flexible MOst programme, validated by Middlesex University, was introduced in London and Staffordshire.
Students enrolled onto the MOst/BOst programme validated by Staffordshire University.
The college introduced a new, shorter BOst course in response to student feedback and developed this to be validated by the University of Derby.
The College of Osteopaths’ graduates account for nearly 10% of qualified Osteopaths in the UK.