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Advance Your Career with the HSU Post-Registration Apprenticeship
Are you one of the 21% of principals who employ their associates rather than contracting them on a self-employed basis? Or are you an osteopath looking to diversify your skill set and career opportunities? If so, the Health Sciences University has an exciting opportunity for you!
The Health Science University is offering the PGCert Enhanced Clinical Practice course to support qualified osteopaths in advancing their careers. This programme enhances leadership, mentoring, service audit, and improvement skills, alongside clinical specialisations such as paediatrics or care of the elderly.

Why Enrol?
- Part time study alongside your clinical practice
- Nationally recognised qualification
- 95% government funding for employed osteopaths!
- Boost your leadership and mentoring skills while strengthening your clinical expertise
- Improve loyalty and productivity within your clinic
Research shows that when staff feel well-supported in this way, their loyalty and sense of belonging to the clinic increases to 98%, while productivity rises by 3%.
Course summary
Delivered by Health Science University
13-month part-time programme
Level 7 (Master’s Level) | 60 credits | PGCert
Government funding for employed osteopaths (self-funded option available)
Limited places available – Starts March 2025!
Find out more here: Health Science University – PGCert Enhanced Clinical Practice
Take this opportunity to invest in your professional growth and clinic success—don’t miss out!
Want to know more?
A webinar recording featuring members of the HSU and the iO’s Head of Professional Development, Matthew Rogers is now available here if you’d like to learn more about this opportunity.
Don’t forget, if you use this event to inform your learning needs, it could legitimately count as CPD learning with others!