Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) - internal

The Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) provides knowledge in using natural remedies to help the body heal itself. In this naturopathy degree, you learn health science, clinical assessment, and herbal and nutritional medicine therapeutics. The course delivers a patient-centred approach incorporating biomedical science, research and traditional knowledge to teach safe and effective prescribing.

As a naturopathic health care student, you will study health science, clinical assessment, herbal and nutritional medicine therapeutics. You can choose from an elective bank of subjects including traditional naturopathic modalities, advanced clinical nutrition, counselling or public health. You will gain hands-on experience at The Practice Wellbeing Centre where you will consult with members of the public under the guidance of experienced naturopaths. This will prepare you to confidently start practice in the community.

Area of study:
Biological Foundations
Complementary Medicine Foundations
Human Nutrition
Human Structure & Physiology
Botany & Herbal Manufacturing
Evidence-based Practice
Human Systems and Pathophysiology
Nutritional Biochemistry and Human Metabolism

Industry partners and work placements:
Work-Integrated Learning and Clinical Practicum Experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects. You will complete most clinic requirements in our custom-built University Student-led Clinic - The Practice Wellbeing Centre. You will gain hands on experience by consulting with members of the public under the guidance of experienced practitioners.

Work placement hours :360 hours clinical placement and 75 hours Work-Integrated Learning

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