Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | 3 Year(s) | A$ 48,077 (US$ 50,274) for the entire course | 20-FEB-12,30-JUL-12 |
Brisbane Campus |
| Full Time | 3 Year(s) | A$ 48,077 (US$ 50,274) for the entire course | 20-FEB-12,30-JUL-12 |
Melbourne Campus |
Course summary
This course is the study and use of medicinal herbs to prevent and treat diseases or to promote health and well-being. The Western Herbal Medicine practitioner prescribes herbal medicine treatments in a variety of forms (tinctures, tablets/capsules, teas, ointments/creams) and provides basic dietary guidelines to manage a wide range of health conditions. It provides students with the practical and theoretical skills to become Herbal Medicine practitioners. This course covers studies in Naturopathic philosophy and medicines as well as in-depth studies in appropriate Western medical sciences, interpersonal skills and research methodology. Structured to provide the best and most comprehensive subjects, this course utilizes informative tutorials to enhance students understanding and retention as well as their expertise as a practitioner. Many graduates enter clinical practice either alone or as a partner in a multi-modality clinic. Graduates may also work in the industry in sales, education, research or technical support. Alternatively, graduates may work with government or social welfare agencies, or community health services.
Entry requirement for international students
Students should have completed year 12 or equivalent. International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate one of these following requirements: test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) with a minimum score for degree courses of 550 (paper based test) or 213 (computer based test) or 79 (internet based test) and for diploma and certificate iv courses of 525 (paper based test) or 196 (computer based test) or 65 (internet based test); international English language test (IELTS) with a 6.0 minimum composite score for degree courses and a minimum composite score of 5.5 for diploma and certificate IV courses. It is valid for two years and only the academic test is accepted; GCE ordinary level English, English literature or English language - grade c or better; GCE ordinary level general English - grade c or 6 or better; GCE advanced level English, English literature or English language - grade e or better; GCSE English, English literature or English language - grade c or better; GCE AO level additional English offered by the joint matriculation board (JMB) - grade c or better; certificate of secondary education English language - grade 1; Cambridge certificate of proficiency in English grade c or better; completion of the Cambridge certificate in advanced English (CAE), moderated by Cambridge English speakers of other languages (ESOL) - minimum grade of C.
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Awarding body
Endeavour College of Natural Health
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