Life at the UCO

Formerly the British School of Osteopathy, the University College of Osteopathy is the leading provider of osteopathic education. As the only degree-awarding osteopathic institution in Europe, our evidence-informed approach to healthcare, clinical practice and research has been leading the profession for over 100 years.

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DLHE survey (2017)

97%

of our students are in employment six months after graduating

EBASE: Attitudes & use of evidence-based practice amongst UK osteopaths

This international study is being conducted by a research team which includes two members of UCO ...

OsteoMAP study

The Osteopathy, Mindfulness and Acceptance-based Programme (OsteoMAP) was an innovative three yea...

A world-renowned, centrally-located University College which seeks to teach its students to be diagnostically driven osteopaths.

Carl, full-time M.Ost student
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Mission and vision

To continually provide the highest quality education and research for all and the very best care, for each patient, on every occasion.

News and events

A modern approach for acupuncture in manual therapy

– An article by Dr Hubert van Griensven, course leader on the '

International Osteopathic Healthcare Week: 14-20 April 2019

A day in the life of an osteopath: Danny Orchard

Building an evidence base for osteopathy in the care of infants

UCO shortlisted in Southwark Business Excellence Awards

UCO signs partnership agreement with SMUG

Beyond UCO – event recap

New course in Nutrition & Dietetics – coming soon!

International Women’s Day at the UCO

UCO Staff Conference 2019

Osteopathy and older adult care

Applications now open for joint PhD studentship with Imperial College