Institution
University of Salford, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Contact Details
Address:
International Office
University of Salford
Salford, Greater Manchester
M5 4WT
England
Phone: +44 (0) 161 295 5000
Toll free: Not available
Fax: +44 (0) 161 295 5999
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.salford.ac.uk
Admission
Address:
UCAS
PO BOX 67
Cheltenham
Glos GL50 3SF
England
Phone: (01242) 227788
Toll free: Not available
Fax: Not available
E-mail: Not available
Website: http://www.ucas.ac.uk
Training Therapy
Homeopathic Medicine
Level Of Training
Undergraduate
Qualification Awarded
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours Degree in Homeopathy in Practice
Duration Of Training
2 years
Entry Requirements
Only for registered homeopathic practitioners
All applicants must be new or established professionals in health, social care or CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) fields.
They must also produce evidence that they have completed the equivalent of the first 2 years (or levels) of a degree – technically considered to be 240 Credits (120 Level 1 and 120 Level 2 higher education Credits).
Typical entry routes are as follows:
- A Health or Social Care Diploma (e.g. Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work).
- Any Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) or the first 2 years of any undergraduate degree programme. Note that the 240 Credits or equivalent could be come from a non-professional course – e.g. Business HND – in which case the applicant must have completed some additional professional training in Health, Social Care or CAM fields.
- A registered Homeopath or Acupuncturist whose training has the equivalent of 240 Credits (e.g. a 3-5 year professional training) or who has 240 Credits or equivalent from another course.
- Other CAM professionals who have undertaken single therapy training courses that are degree equivalent – e.g. Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Medical Herbalism.
- Professionals who are also lecturers in Health, Social Care or CAM fields who provide evidence of at least 500 hours of delivery of degree level or equivalent programmes and who have taught at this level for at least 3 years.
- Accreditation for Prior Experience and Learning (APEL). Many potential applicants may not meet the above requirements but could still provide evidence of extensive relevant experience or study. The APEL process can enable you to use this experience and learning for entry.
Please Note: It is not the total hours of study that determines entry but the level of those hours. Therefore it is not possible to offer entry to applicants who have undertaken many short courses in CAM but who have not undertaken training in any extended single therapy.
*Requirements for international students not specified.
Enrollment Time
September each year
Learning Outcome
Not available
Type Of Attendance
Full Time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
Equivalent to 4 semesters
Theory/Practical
Both components are incorporated through lectures, workshops, computer-based learning, and practical skills sessions
Learning Module
The degree comprises a number of themes:
Evidence Based Research
The more structured Evidence Based Research 1 & 2 modules are for those with a less extensive research skills background. For those with more research skills, the Dissertation or Community Project is available. The Dissertation offers the possibility of undertaking a small, formal research study while the Community Project involves undertaking an in-depth evaluation of a work based setting.
Reflective Practice
Option modules to develop your existing practice with a module format largely based on independent study and occasional small group and individual tutorials. These modules offer a range of possibilities and may be used to incorporate ongoing professional Continual Professional Development (CPD) requirements or training into the degree:
The theoretical basis of a candidate’s existing professional practice or the evidence base of new practice skills you are currently acquiring can be explored.
An in-depth case analysis can be undertaken.
The process of developing an existing practice or service or establishing a new practice or service may be analysed.
Professional Practice
Modules that explore topics relevant to professional practice include: Supervision, Current Issues in Integrated Practice, and Critical Insight.
Teaching Faculty
Not available
Source Of Accreditation
British Council
Graduate Pathways
On completion, graduates can pursue post-graduate level courses.
Career Opportunities
On completion, graduates would be able to practice homeopathy at a competent level. For those with established CAM qualifications prior to obtaining this qualification, this degree would therefore complement and enhance their career pathway rather than being a radical change of direction
Course Fees
Not available
How To Apply
Application forms can be obtained from a career advisor or direct from the admission address (Refer to contact details)
Glossary, Abbreviations and Links
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CAM – Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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HND (Higher National Diploma) is a higher education qualification in the United Kingdom.
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APEL (Accreditation for Prior Experience and Learning) is the generic term used for the award of credit on the basis of demonstrated learning that has occurred at some time in the past. This learning may have come about as a result of a course, or self-directed study, or as a result of experience either at work or in leisure pursuits.
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CPD – Continual Professional Development.
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Institutions often have two semesters per year, with each usually lasting between 15 and 18 weeks.
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UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions Service) – is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges
