Institution
Southern Cross University, New South Wales, Australia, Australia
Contact Details
Address: Not available
Phone: +61 2 6620 3876.
Toll free: Not available
Fax: Not available
E-mail:intoff@scu.edu.au
Website:http://www.scu.edu.au
Training Therapy
Natural Medicine
Level Of Training
Undergraduate
Qualification Awarded
Bachelor of Naturopathy
Duration Of Training
4 years (Full time) or maximum 8 years (Part time)
Entry Requirements
Entry requirement list that a candidate should:
- Have completed an educational qualification deemed to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia and achieved the equivalent of the minimum entry grade for the program for which they have applied; and
- Have met the University’s English language requirement:
- Obtained IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band; or TOEFL 550 with no less than 4.5 in the Test of Written English; or
- Have computer-based TOEFL 213 with no less than 4.5 in the essay rating; or equivalent.
- Have met any course-specific requirements (e.g. a portfolio for the Bachelor of Visual Arts).
For a more detailed requirement for international students refer to website (Refer to address section)
Enrollment Time
Not available
Learning Outcome
- Prepares candidate to become a professional Naturopathic Health Care Practitioner.
- Provides candidate you with eligibility to seek membership in relevant professional associations in Australia.
- Provides candidate with an in-depth understanding of contemporary natural and complementary medicine issues and practices.
- Opens a variety of career paths for candidate in areas such as private practice, community education, journalism, government and private sector health positions.
- Enables candidate to pursue postgraduate study and research.
Type Of Attendance
Full time / Part time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
Equivalent to 8 semesters (full time) or 16 semesters (maximum / part time)
Theory/Practical
Both components (theory and practical / clinical) will be utilised throughout the course.
Learning Module
The first three years of the course provide simultaneous and integrated studies in the naturopathic modalities and biomedical sciences. This prepares the student for the clinical training which commences in the third year and culminates in the final year. The course incorporates a number of elective units allowing for students to specialise in areas of interest.
Teaching Faculty
Not available
Source Of Accreditation
Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)
Graduate Pathways
This degree enables candidate to pursue postgraduate study and research in naturopathy respective areas.
Career Opportunities
It opens a variety of career paths for candidate in areas such as private practice, community education, journalism, government and private sector health positions.
Course Fees
Contact office for fees information (Refer to contact details).
How To Apply
Application information is also available from high school or college career advisors.
UAC and QTAC publications may also be purchased from newsagents and university campuses throughout NSW and Queensland.
Applications may also be made via the website.
Glossary, Abbreviations and Links
- UAC (Universities Admissions Centre) is where you can apply to universities and institutions in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory –http://www.uac.edu.au
- QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) is the administrative body responsible for processing applications for entrance into tertiary and other higher education institutions in the state of Queensland, Australia – http://www.qtac.edu.au
- Institutions often have two semesters per year, usually lasting between 15 and 18 weeks.
