Working as an Osteopath in Europe

Osteopathy is regulated in twelve countries in Europe as an official healthcare profession, where different sets of national laws apply.

In general, the requirements to practise as an osteopath in Europe where the profession is regulated, are either a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree. You can read more about requirements in regulated countries on the Regulation page here.

We also recommend you download the ‘Regulation of the Osteopathic Profession in Europe report‘ also available from our regulation page. It contains key, relevant information regarding regulation.

Some countries have developed extensive sections in English about the national requirements, which you can read about on their respective websites. You can find a list of our membership organisations along with their contact information here.