The programme is open to applicants who meet the following criteria (pathway specific):
- The holding of a professional qualification in Osteopathy, which would qualify the holder for registration with the GOsC.
- All applicants must:
- Satisfy the interviewers of their aptitude for animal work.
- Provide evidence of an up-to-date tetanus vaccination and provide adequate personal liability insurance.
- Complete an examination on safe handling of animals.
- All applicants must:
- For those applicants whose first language is not English, must provide evidence of an IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent.