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Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)

This four year degree covers naturopathy, a system of complementary healthcare using herbal, nutritional and lifestyle approaches.

How long it takes
4 years
full time
Level
Bachelor degree
University
How you can study
On campus or a mix
Taught by
2 providers
NSW, VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in natural approaches to health
  • good communication skills
  • a genuine curiosity about how the body works
  • the patience to study long term

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy).

  • Human biology and disease processes
  • Herbal medicine
  • Nutritional medicine
  • Clinical assessment
  • Clinical practice

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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