International Academy of Osteopathy
The International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO) is an international institute that offers academic courses leading to several degrees in osteopathy.[1]
The IAO has locations in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
Students can obtain:
- Diploma in Osteopathy (DO),
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Osteopathy (BSc.(Hons)Ost.) in co-operation with Buckinghamshire New University.
- Master of Science in Osteopathy (MSc.Ost.) in co-operation with Buckinghamshire New University.
- Post Graduate Certificates of the IAO,
- Post Graduate Certificates of Buckinghamshire New University.
The IAO also organizes courses (in co-operation with Buckinghamshire New University) in Pediatric Osteopathy, Sports Osteopathy in Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland and Germany. These Post Graduat Courses lead to Post Graduate Certificates. The programs are accredited through agreements with Buckinghamshire New University[2] and the University of Applied Sciences Tyrol (Fachhochschule Gesundheit Tirol).[3][4] The courses are internationally recognised and are in accordance with the Bologna process.[5][6]
The IAO was established in 1987 by Michel Janssens (†1995), Grégoire Lason, and Luc Peeters. In that same year the first courses started in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Over the years, the IAO has evolved into Europe's largest Academy for Osteopathy with more than 2600 students per year and a teaching staff of some 150 academically trained teachers.
Belgium (BE) & the Netherlands (NL)
Full-time study:
- Is offered in Dutch in Ghent (B) and is meant for students who just finished High School. After successfully completing this 5-year programme, students obtain the unique British Master of Science in Osteopathy (MSc.Ost.) from Buckinghamshire New University, as well as the DO degree from The International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO).
Part-time study:
- In Dutch in Antwerp (B), Ghent (B) and Zeist (NL). This is a part-time study for students who already have a (para-)medical degree and want to combine their studies with work. After successfully completing this 4-year programme, students obtain the unique British Master of Science in Osteopathy (MSc.Ost.), from Buckinghamshire New University, as well as the DO degree from The International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO).
- in French in Mont-Saint-Guibert (B). This is a part-time study for students who already have a (para-)medical degree and want to combine their studies with work. After successfully completing this 5-year programme, students obtain the DO degree from The International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO).
- Several Post-Academic-Modules (PAM): Several locations and several subjects in English, German or Dutch (Pediatric Osteopathy, Sports Osteopathy, etc.) These modules are for osteopaths with minimum DO wanting to stay on top of the scientific evolutions within the profession. Through these Post Academic Modules, also MSc.Ost. degrees are possible.
Denmark (DK) (Copenhagen)
Part-time study: In English in Copenhagen (DK). This is a part-time study for students who already have a (para-)medical degree and want to combine their studies with work. After successfully completing this 4-year programme, students obtain the unique British Master of Science in Osteopathy (MSc.Ost.), from Buckinghamshire New University, as well as the DO degree from The International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO).
Several Post-Academic-Modules (PAM): Several subjects in English (Sports Osteopathy, Pediatric Osteopathy, etc). These modules are for osteopaths with DO wanting to stay on top of scientific evolutions within the profession. Through these Post Academic Modules, also MSc.Ost. degrees are possible.
Egypt (EG) (Cairo)
Part-time study: Is offered in English in Cairo and is meant for students who already have a (para-)medical degree and want to combine their studies with work.
After successfully completing this 5-year programme, students obtain the DO degree from The International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO).
After completion, it is possible to obtain the master's degree via our academic partners.
Germany (DE) & Austria (AT)
Part-time study: Is offered in German in 14 cities in Germany and 2 in Austria and is meant for students who already have a (para-)medical degree and want to combine their studies with work. After successfully completing this 5-year programme, students obtain the DO degree from The International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO).
After completion, it is possible to obtain the master's degree via our academic partners.
Several Post-Academic-Modules (PAM):
Several locations and several subjects in German (Pediatric Osteopathy, Sports Osteopathy, etc.) These modules are for osteopaths with minimum DO wanting to stay on top of the scientific evolutions within the profession. Through these Post Academic Modules, also MSc.Ost. degrees are possible.
Switzerland (CH) (Brunnen)
Part-time study: Is offered in German in Brunnen (CH) and is meant for students who already have a (para-)medical degree and want to combine their studies with work.
After successfully completing this 4-year programme, students obtain the unique British Master of Science in Osteopathy, from Buckinghamshire New University, as well as the DO degree from The International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO).
Several Post-Academic-Modules (PAMs): Several subjects in German (Pediatric Osteopathy, Sports Osteopathy, etc.) These modules are for osteopaths with minimum DO wanting to stay on top of the scientific evolutions within the profession.
Through these Post Academic Modules, also MSc.Ost. degrees are possible.
References
- "Training osteopathy". International Academy of Osteopathy. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- "Academic Partnerships Register". Buckinghamshire New University. Archived from the original on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- "FH Gesundheit / International Academy of Osteopathy: Neu: Master-Studium Osteopathie" (PDF). University of Applied Sciences Tyrol. March 2009.
- "Grundständige Ausbildung ohne medizinischen Basisberuf". Österreichische Gesellschaft für Osteopathie.
- "Bologna Process". International Academy of Osteopathy.
- "MBK en PSBK opleidingen op alfabet" (in Dutch). Centrum Post Initieel Onderwijs Nederland (CPION). Archived from the original on 19 October 2015.