Australian College of Natural Therapies

Australian College of Natural Therapies

Contact Details

General

T: 1300 017 267

Website: http://www.acnt.edu.au/courses/health-science/bachelor-of-health-science-naturopathy 

Training Therapy

Naturopathy 

Level of Training

Undergraduate

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) 

Duration of Training

4 years 

Entry Requirements

This course may only be studied full-time by international students. A maximum of 25% of the course may be studied online. All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. 

Enrollment Time

September each year 

Learning Outcome

Not available 

Type of Attendance

Full and part time 

Credit Hour

Not available 

Semester

8 semesters

Theory/Practical

In each subjects you will complete an average of three assessments. Assessments are designed to meet the learning outcomes of the subject and many include quizzes, written assessments, oral or video presentations, journals, clinical case analysis, literature review, practical and written exams. 

Learning Module

Year 1

  • Nutritional Foundations 2
  • Herbal Medicine Manufacturing
  • Nutritional Foundations 1
  • Botany
  • History & Philosophy of Complementary & Alternative Medicine
  • Research & Evidenced-Based Practice
  • Anatomy & Physiology 3
  • Biochemistry 1
  • Anatomy & Physiology 2
  • Counseling & Communication Skills
  • Bioscience
  • Anatomy & Physiology 1

Year 2

  • Homoeopathy 1
  • Lifespan Nutrition
  • HM Pharmacology
  • Clinical Studies 1
  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • WHM Materia Medica 2
  • WHM Materia Medica 1
  • Food As Medicine
  • Pathophysiology & Clinical Diagnosis 2
  • Pathophysiology & Clinical Diagnosis 1
  • Biochemistry 2
  • General Pathology

Year 3

  • Herbal Medicine Therapeutics 2
  • Nutritional Therapeutics 2
  • Clinical Studies 3
  • Health Assessment & Giagnostic Techniques
  • Nutritional Therapeutics 1
  • Clinical Studies 2
  • Homoeopathy 2
  • Iridology
  • Health Promotion
  • Drug & Integrated Pharmacology
  • Pathophysiology & Clinical Diagnosis 3

Year 4

  • Advanced Naturopathic Clinical Practicum 2
  • Advanced Naturopathic Clinical Practicum 1
  • Integrative Complementary Medicine 2
  • Flower Essence Therapy
  • Integrative Complementary Medicine 1
  • Naturopathic Clinical Practicum 3
  • Naturopathic Clinical Practicum 2
  • Advanced Herbal Medicine
  • Nauropathic Clinical Practicum 1

Teaching Faculty

Not available

Source of Accreditation

Not available

Graduate Pathways

Not available

Career Oppurtunities

  • Naturopath
  • Health Educator
  • Health Researcher
  • Product Developer
  • Practitioner Consultant with Industry

Course Fees

Course tuition fees are available by contacting a Course and Career Advisor

How to Apply

Candidates can apply via online (refer links and contact details)

Glossary, Abbreviation and Links

University official website: http://www.acnt.edu.au/courses/health-science/bachelor-of-health-science-naturopathy

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