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Osteopathy Degree

In essence, osteopathy is a field of study within medicine focused on the use of massage and other physical manipulation of bones and muscle tissue. Osteopathic physicians are trained and certified to practice medicine in the United States. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer osteopathy degrees.

The Osteopathy program at KCU is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation for more than 105 years.

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Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU)

1301 Main St, Trenton, MO

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, a nonprofit private graduate level institution, is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The annual enrollment for the school is close to 1,000 students. Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences is a highly respected health sciences school and is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

The osteopathic medical school program has an annual tuition which is estimated to be about $42,000, also this does not cover the cost of books that may be required. The osteopathic medical school has been accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation since 1920.

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are approximately $28,000 each year.

Here is a list of some of the programs Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences offers:

  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Biomedical Science
  • Bioethics, Medical Ethics

A school affiliated hospital is available which provides learning opportunities for students as well as access to medical and healthcare professionals for local residents.

For more information about enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.kcumb.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Osteopathy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. KCU offers a doctorate degree program in osteopathy.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male155
Female80

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian45
Hispanic7
White156
Multiple Races10
Non Resident Alien10
Unknown7

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Osteopathy program at KCU, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Family and General Practitioners

Description

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Physicians and Surgeons, All Other

Description

All physicians and surgeons not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physicians and surgeons, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.9% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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