What do I need to do to be able to work as a licensed massage therapist (U.K.)?

Question

I have nearly finished my first year in an Osteopathy degree and even though I fully intend to complete the course and qualify as an osteopath ina few years time, at the moment I would like to work as a massage therapist to earn some money. What do I need to do in order to work as a massuse legally? Do I need yet another qualification?

Answer 1

Yes you would need to do another course, to be able to do it legally.

Answer 2

In the UK, I'm pretty sure osteopathy is the only alternative treatment which requires a license.  So no, you don't need any qualifications to work as a masseuse in the UK.