Course overview
The Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) builds your foundation in Health Science. You will study 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.
Learning outcomes:
- Work within a collaborative health environment to achieve best client/patient care.
- Explore an array of traditional healing methods from across human history.
- Consider the role of naturopathy within a community context.
- Consult with the public under the guidance of experienced naturopaths.
Note: This course is also available at our Brisbane and Melbourne campuses. Study is only On-campus.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Naturopathic practitioner, health writer, research and development, corporate and education roles within the health sector.
Majors
Areas of study
Biological foundations, botany and herbal manufacturing, clinical assessment, complementary medicine foundations, herbal material medica, human biochemistry, human nutrition, human structure and physiology.
Other Information
Practical experience
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
Fees and charges
Students pay the full cost of domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses. Scholarships and FEE-HELP loans are available. Current Torrens University fee information.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent. All Applicants Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria .
Student profile
Campuses & intake dates
- Sydney (Surry Hills)NSW