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Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)

ProviderTorrens University Australia
Course code: UAC552060UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Western Herbal Medicine Practitioners use a holistic approach to healthcare. During your studies, you will learn about health science, clinical assessment, pharmacology, herbal synergy, quality and safety issues affecting prescribing decisions. As a part of your practice, you will also learn how to provide basic dietary and lifestyle advice to your clients.

You will also gain hands-on experience at The Practice Wellbeing Centre consulting with members of the public under the guidance of experienced Western Herbal Medicine practitioners.

Learning outcomes:

  • Explore herbal history, philosophy and principles of practice.
  • Discover the role of research and evidence in determining the most effective treatments.
  • Learn the innate properties of herbs and herbal pharmacology.
  • Work with the different forms of herbal medicines, such as liquid extracts, infusions and external preparations like ointments and lotions.

Note: This course is also available at our Brisbane and Melbourne campuses. Study option available is only On-campus.

Entry requirements

Review the available 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 .

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 5.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students20
#2023
Higher education entry23 · 51%
51%
School leavers (ATAR)0 · 0%
0%
Secondary education<5 · <5%
<5%
Vocational pathway4 · 9%
9%
Other entry pathways15 · 33%
33%
International students0 · 0%
0%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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