Link Campus University: Osteopathy (L/SNT4)

Do you want to become a healthcare professional capable of combining scientific skills with therapeutic manual dexterity? The Degree Course in Osteopathy (L/SNT4) at LINK Campus University offers a comprehensive, modern and innovation-oriented learning pathway aimed at preparing you to work effectively and responsibly in the field of prevention and musculoskeletal well-being.

The course vaccredited by Ministerial Decree n. 363 issued on 17 April 2025, will qualify you to exercise the healthcare profession of osteopath and represents a concrete response to the ever-growing demand for professional figures specialized in the treatment of somatic dysfunctions, according to a global and personalised approach to the person.

A LEARNING PATHWAY BUILT ON SCIENCE AND EXPERIENCE

The Bachelor's Degree in Osteopathy consists of 6 semesters, , during which theory and practice are synergistically interwoven to form knowledgeable, competent and work-ready professionals.

The first year has a propaedeutic, approach, and will involve the study of the basic disciplines: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, fundamentals of pathology and principles of the osteopathic approach. It is the time when the foundations are built for an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the human body.

In the second year, the focus is on musculoskeletal dysfunctions and their correlation with neurological, orthopaedic, cardio-respiratory and visceral disorders, with a focus on practice and clinical observation.

The third year is highly professional: in this period the student learns how to assess, treat and accompany the patient in an osteopathic rebalancing process, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in internships, workshops and specialized seminars.

OSTEOPATHY: A PROFESSION INVOLVING CONTACT, LISTENING AND EXPERTISE

The heart of osteopathic training is the ability to “read” the body through the hands. During your course at LINK Campus University you will learn to conduct a comprehensive osteopathic assessment, based on:

postural and functional observation,
perceptive palpation, refined with specific exercises in the laboratory,
osteopathic tests, to identify non-pathological somatic dysfunctions.

You will be trained to riconoscere con responsabilità le indicazioni e controindicazioni al trattamento, responsibly recognise indications and contraindications for treatment, plan personalised interventions and promote an educational action aimed at the patient and his or her lifestyle, with the aim of preventing relapses and promoting global well-being.

The training activity also includes the development of soft skills fundamental to the healthcare profession: empathy, communication, decision-making skills and multidisciplinary collaboration.

REAL, FLEXIBLE AND VARIED PROFESSIONAL OUTLETS

The world of healthcare today increasingly recognises the importance of the osteopathic approach. A Degree in Osteopathy at LINK Campus University allows immediate entry into the world of work, both in the public and private sector.

The main occupational outlets include:

Osteopathic practices and private outpatient clinics, on a freelance basis
Specialist outpatient clinics and integrated medicine centres
Social and rehabilitation facilities
Collaborations with general practitioners, physiatrists, orthopaedists, physiotherapists
Prevention activities in schools, sports and companies

Osteopaths can work independently or in synergy with other health professionals, as part of an integrated approach to health, always in compliance with the medical diagnosis and professional competences laid down in the regulations in force (Presidential Decree N. 131 issued on 7 July 2021).

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE OSTEOPATHY AT LINK CAMPUS UNIVERSITY?

Choosing the Degree Course in Osteopathy at LINK Campus University means choosing a university that:

relies on innovative teaching methods, with strong integration between theory and practice,
offers qualified internships in selected facilities,
guarantees a direct relationship with teachers, clinical tutors and professionals,
offers a dynamic, welcoming and person-oriented study environment.

Coordinator

Prof. Claudia Celletti

c.celletti@unilink.it

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR

ADMINISTRATION OFFICES

STUDENT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Email: sanitarie.segreteria@unilink.it

Tel: +39 06 3400 6000

TEACHING ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Palazzina Romagnoli - 1st Floor

Email: segreteria.docenti@unilink.it

Tel: +39 06 3400 6000

TUTORING

The course supports students through 4 different types of tutoring:

Orientation and transversal tutoring, carried out by Education Coordinators, aimed at supporting the students in the reception phase, introducing them into the university life, monitoring their learning pathway, motiving them throughout the course (with special reference to the planned results), supporting them in bureaucratic procedures, the latter in collaboration with the Student Administration Office;
international tutoring, carried out by the International Office, which wil offer personalized assistance to both international students enrolled in the degree course and Erasmus students;
didactic tutoring, provided by the didactic support staff (teaching assistants, doctoral students, holders of supplementary teaching contracts, etc.), who will support the students with supplementary teaching activities related to the specific subjects of the learning pathways;
specialized tutoring, carried out by Education Coordination for inclusion, aimed at students with disabilities or specific learning disorders and special educational needs, aimed at reducing the obstacles that might prevent their full integration in the academic environment.

CALENDARS AND SCHEDULES

ROME BRANCH - CALL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS A.Y. 2025/2026 (16 MAY 2025)

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GUIDELINES FOR THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE

For the academic year 2025-2026, registration to the Healthcare Professions Degree with programmed access, provided by Link Campus University Rome Branch listed in the table below, is subject to passing an admission test.

class	Course	Branch	Places EU
L01/25	Nursing (qualifying for the healthcare profession of Nurse) class L/SNT1	Rome, Ospedale San Pietro	94
L02/25	Physiotherapy (qualifying for the healthcare profession of Physiotherapist) class L/SNT2	Rome, Ospedale San Pietro	40
L04/25	Medical radiology, imaging and radiotherapy techniques (qualifying for the healthcare profession of Medical radiology technician) class L/SNT3	Rome, Ospedale San Pietro	60
L05/25	Osteopathy (qualifying for the healthcare profession of Osteopath) class L/SNT4	Rome, Ospedale San Pietro	68

The admission test for the degree courses in the healthcare professions for the Rome Branch, s identical for access to all the types of courses activated at the same university and during the test the candidate must proceed to enter, on the personal data sheet, the choice of courses and the relative location, in order of preference, up to a maximum of 4 options, one of which is compulsory.
The choice of at least one degree course is compulsory. If the candidate does not make any choice they will be excluded from the evaluation and consequently from any ranking list.
In the event of any of these scenarios occurring, the University will issue a special notice to make the remaining places available to candidates who have taken the test at other universities and were unable to matriculate due to a shortage of places.

Admission test date - Rome Branch

The admission test will be held on 09/07/2025 at the Rome branch of Link Campus University.
The locations for the admission test will be determined on the basis of the number of applications received and may also be located outside the venues of the university.
The time at which candidates will be called for check-in, the address of the location where the test will take place and any increase in available places, will be published by appropriate notice within 04/07/2025.

Submission of the application for the admission test

Registration for the admission test must be carried out within 4 p.m. on 23 may 2025 and must be completed by 12.00 on 8 july 2025, along with the payment of the test fee.

Test topics and admission criteria

The admission test for degree courses in the health professions in italian in which candidates from EU countries participate is prepared by each university and is identical for access to all types of courses offered at the individual campuses of the University.
The candidate must proceed to enter, on the personal data sheet, the choice of Courses, in order of preference, up to a maximum of 4 options, one of which is compulsory.
The admission test consists of a written multiple-choice test presenting five answer options from which the candidate must identify only one, discarding any incorrect, arbitrary or less likely conclusions. It consists in 60 questions in italian on the basis of the syllabuses provided for in Attachment A and distributed as follows:

4 questions of reading skills and knowledge acquired throughout the studies
5 questions of logical reasoning and problems
23 questions of biology
15 questions of chemistry
13 questions in physics and mathematics

The admission test will last 100 minutes.

Ranking and publication of results

By 11 July 2025 the general merit list will be published anonymously using the candidate's pre-registration number, as well as the individual course rankings, also anonymously.
In the period between 4 p.m. on 11 July 2025 and 4 p.m. on 24 July 2025 Candidates placed in a useful position and therefore admitted to the courses must proceed with enrolment exclusively by the methods published on the course's institutional website.
Enrolment is completed upon full payment of the first instalment of tuition fees.
Each candidate will be included in all rankings for the chosen courses.
If the candidates have expressed fewer than four choices, they will only be placed in the rankings for the choices made.
The candidates may only register for the course for which they are successful; if they are a winner in more than one ranking, they may only enrol in the course for which they have expressed the highest order of preference.
Candidates who do not register by 4 p.m. on 24 July 2025 will be deemed to have withdrawn.

Enrolment requirements

In the period between 4 p.m. on 11 July 2025 and 4 p.m. on 24 July 2025 applicants who are placed in a favourable position and thus admitted to the courses must proceed to enrolment.
Enrolment is completed upon full payment of the first instalment of tuition fees.
Failure on the part of admitted candidates to complete their enrolment by the deadline will result in the renunciation of their enrolment and will lead to the ranking being reversed.

Summary table of deadlines and privacy notice

Activity	date	See Article Notice
Registration application	From 4.00 p.m. on 23/05/2025 to 12.00 on08/07/2025	Article 4
Publication of candidate convocation time and test location	Within 04/07/2025	Article 3
Implementation of the admission test	09/07/2025	Article 3
Publication of the ranking list	Within11/07/2025	Article 9
Deadline for matriculation candidates	From 4.00 p.m. on 24/07/2025
Publication 1° take-over	Within 4.00 p.m. 25/07/2025	Article 9
Request for change of course to better choice	Within 12.00 on 31/07/2025	Article 9
Payment of any difference in tuition fees	Entro 04/08/2025	Article 9
Payment of any tuition fee	Within 04/08/2025	Article 9
Payment of the 2nd instalment	10/11/2025	Article 10
Payment of the 3rd instalment	13/01/2026	Article 10
Payment of the 4th instalment	10/03/2026	Article 10

GUIDELINES FOR THE ACCESS TO THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE

FIRST PHASE: REGISTRATION TO THE PORTAL

Guidelines - Registration to the Portal

STEP 1 - Click on the "Register" button at the top right.

STEP 2 - Click on the "Web Registration" button.

STEP 3 - Fill in the module in its entirety, then click on the "Next" button.
ATTENTION: please verify your tax code, because in case of error the user cannot be registered correctly.

STEP 4 - Fill in the following form with the address of residence as stated in the title of the present section, then click on the "Next" button.

STEP 5 - Fill in the form related to the contact details only on the fields marked with an asterisk, in the "international prefix" field if you are in Italy, use 0039 as shown in the figure. Then click on the "Next" button.

STEP 6 - You will now visualize the summary screen. Verify the correctness of the data and click on the "Confirm" button.

STEP 7 - At the end of the registration process you will receive the login credentials.

STEP 8 - RReturn to the Home of the portal and click on the "Access" button on the top right.

STEP 9 - In the following screen click on the "Change Password" button.

STEP 10 - Enter the previously provided credentials and create a new password. Then click on the "Modify" button.

SECOND PHASE: REGISTRATION FOR THE ADMISSION TEST

GGuidelines - procedure of registration to the admission test - Healthcare Professions

STEP 1 - Now you can login to the reserved area (ACCESS TO THE RESERVED AREA).

STEP 2 - Enter the access credentials with the newly changed password.

STEP 3 - Click on the the side menu item "Access to the admission procedure to the Degree Courses"».

STEP 4 - Click on the "Login" button.

STEP 5 - Click on the "MENU" icon at the top right.

STEP 6 - Click on the "Student Administration Office" button and then on "Admission Test" and follow the video instructions.

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE.

RANKING LIST FOR THE 13.05.2025 ADMISSION TEST

The following is an extract from R.D. n. 2215 published on 14.5.2025 related to the approval of the ranking list for the Healthcare Professions admission tests, academic year 2025/2026 which took place on 13 may 2025.

Pursuant to article 10 of the call provided for in RD 1990 issued on R.D. 2057, 3.4.2025 all the eligible candidates can pre-register for the course of their first choice, pertanto, it is therefore not necessary to publish individual rankings.

The payment of registrations can be made starting on 21 may 2025 at 6.00 p.m. and up to the deadline which is set on 3 june 2025 at 6.00 p.m

Ranking list for the 13.05.2025 Admission Test - Healthcare Professions

MODALITY OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ADMISSION TEST

The admission test for the Healthcare Professions Courses for the l’a.y. 2025/2026 provided for in Call, RD n. 2057 , 3.4.2025, amended by RD n. 2104, 10.4.2025, will take place on 13.5.2025. The candidates are convocated at 10.00 and the test will begin at 10.30.

LOCATION FOR THE ADMISSION TEST:

for candidates who have chosen to take the test in Rome:
Link Campus University, via del Casale di San Pio V, 44 (near Piazza di Villa Carpegna) Aula Magna Franco Frattini
(Free parking is available on site)
for candidates who have chosen to take the test in Città di Castello:
Link Campus University via Carlo Marx, 20 – Classroom 1
(Free parking is available on site)

R.D. 2104, 10 april 2025 (Modification - Call R.D. 2057, 3.4.2025)

R.D. 2104, 10 april 2025

Since it has become impossible to activate for the 2025/2026 academic year the course L03/25 - Biomedical laboratory techniques (qualifying for the health profession of Biomedical Laboratory Technician) class L/SNT3 - Roma Ospedale San Pietro, the available places for the notice issued by RD 2057 dated 3.4.2025 for enrollment in the degree programs of the Healthcare Professions with programmed access, of Link Campus University for the academic year 2025-2026 is amended as follows:

Code	Course	Branch	Places EU	Places extra EU
L01/25	Nursing (qualifying for the healthcare profession of Nurse) class L/SNT1	Roma Ospedale San Pietro	92	5
L02/25	Physiotherapy (qualifying for the healthcare profession of Physiotherapist) class L/SNT2	Roma Ospedale San Pietro	58	5
L04/25	Medical radiology, imaging and radiotherapy techniques (qualifying for the healthcare profession of Medical radiology technician) class L/SNT3	Roma Ospedale San Pietro	64	5
L05/25	Osteopathy (qualifying for the healthcare profession of Osteopath) class L/SNT4	Roma Ospedale San Pietro	70	5
L06/25	Nursing (qualifying for the healthcare profession of Nurse) class L/SNT1	Città di Castello – ASL n. 1 Umbria	95	5
L07/25	Physiotherapy (qualifying for the healthcare profession of Physiotherapist) class L/SNT2	Città di Castello – ASL n. 1 Umbria	70	5
L08/25	Osteopathy (qualifying for the healthcare profession of Osteopath) L/SNT4	Città di Castello – ASL n. 1 Umbria	70	5

CALL - HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS - A.Y. 2025/2026 (03 APRIL 2025)

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GUIDELINES - ADMISSION PROCEDURE

For theacademic year 2025-2026, registration to the Degree Courses for Healthcare Professions with programmed access, listed in the table below, is subject to passing an admission test.

Pursuant to art. 2, paragraph 1, MD n. 1116, 31.7.2023 the admission test for the Degree Courses in healthcare professions is identical for access to all the types of courses activated at the same university, and during the test the candidate must proceed to enter on the personal data sheet the choice of courses, in order of preference, up to a maximum of 6 options, one of which is compulsory.

The choice of at least one degree course is compulsory. If the candidates make no choice, they will be excluded from the evaluation and subsequently from any ranking list.

If, after the merit list has been completely filled, there are vacancies, the University will hold further tests in May, publishing the relevant notices, and in any case by September 2025 so that classes can begin at the end of September.

Admission test

The admission test will take place on 13/05/2025 at Link Campus University, Rome and Città di Castello (PG) branches.

The location for the implementation of the admission test will be determined based on the number of applications. The admission test may take place at a different location than the headquarters of “Link Campus University”.

The convocation time of candidates for recognition operations and the address of the location for the tests will be published by 09/05/2025.

Submission of the application for the admission test

LRegistration for the admission test must be carried out starting on 9 april 2025 at 4 p.m. and must be completed 12 may 2025 at 4 p.m., along with the payment of the test fee.