Hi all,
Before cluttering the forums up with this post I did read the stickies and search the forums for answers but I couldn't find anything recent or relevant...
I graduated from the British School of Osteopathy with an M.Ost which is an integrated masters(previously BSc honors program). I started considering medicine in my 2nd year of studies and now, after one year working as an osteopath, I am actively pursuing an application.
Where I am unsure is whether or not my qualification meets the minimum requirement. I know that at least a 2:2 is expected but my degree does not come with a classification, it is simply a pass or fail like dentistry or other vocational degrees.
Schools such as Bristol list osteopathy as an acceptable qualification for entry but they also stipulate a 2:1 minimum, so I wonder where that leaves me?
I do know that other osteopathic institutions classify their degree but the curriculum is more or less the same as all graduates have to meet strict criteria set by parliament to gain access onto the register of osteopaths.
I have emailed several GEP departments with my course unit breakdown (510 units total) but as of yet I have only received a reply from Barts who advised me that I do indeed meet the minimum requirements. However, I remain skeptical until I have heard the same news from others.
I'm sure I will hear back from them in due course but for now is there anyone who can shed some light on this for me? I want to be absolutely sure before I commit further to the application preparation.
I would really appreciate any help that can be offered.