The Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine (SIOM) at Nescot is recognised by the General Osteopathic Council as an accredited provider of Osteopathic education; students successfully completing the course can apply to the General Osteopathic Council for inclusion on the Register of Osteopaths; the course draws upon traditional osteopathic philosophy, as well as current and emergent bio-medical models, to provide students with the professional skills, knowledge and ethics essential for safe and competent practice.