- Only available in selected major cities and surrounding areas:
- Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Course overview
Naturopathy is a whole medical system combining theory (philosophy and principles) and practice that uses an array of natural therapies to support healing and maintain health.
Naturopaths aim to treat the underlying causes of illness and disease. The core principle of “healing through nature” guides the naturopath’s use of nutrition, dietary counselling, herbal medicine, manual therapies, flower essences, lifestyle education and homeopathy.
Students experience a holistic learning environment, broadening their studies across biological sciences in order to understand the human body and its functions. Importance is also placed on social sciences including psychology and counselling, nutrition and dietary planning, botany and herbal medicine studies, diagnostic techniques and clinical skills and extensive clinical practice in Endeavour’s Wellnation Clinics.
Many naturopath’s work in private practices, managing their own business and personal clients. Naturopaths may also work in multi-disciplinary clinics, health food stores, pharmacies and day spas or retreats as practitioners. Graduates are eligible for professional recognition with a number of Australian natural health associations and can expand into other industries, such as product development, education, professional writing, natural health research and product sales and marketing.
Campus locations
Job outcomes
- Naturopath
Study method
- Blended
- In-class
- Online
- Virtual
Locations
- South Australia
- Adelaide
- Adelaide CBD
- Adelaide
- Queensland
- Brisbane
- Fortitude Valley
- Gold Coast
- Southport
- Brisbane
- New South Wales
- Sydney
- Haymarket
- Sydney
- Victoria
- Melbourne
- Melbourne CBD
- Melbourne
- Western Australia
- Perth
- Perth East
- Perth
Duration study load
Full-time
- 4 years
Part-time
- 8 years
Entry requirements
To gain entry to an accredited undergraduate course at Endeavour College, applicants must satisfy the general requirements and other entry requirements by type of background.
General Requirements – All Applicants
All domestic applicants, regardless of background, must meet the following requirements:
- Must be willing to attend an admissions interview upon submission of enrolment paperwork (in person or via teleconference / Skype)
- Must be 18 years of age within the first period of study
- Must meet self-declared minimum computer literacy standards and have unrestricted access to the internet and a personal email account
- Must read and understand the Inherent Course Requirements for the course into which they are seeking admission and accept them prior to enrolment in the course
- For Bachelor of Health Science courses which involve clinical practicum subjects, a valid Working with Children Check (or its equivalent) will be normally required to be supplied to the College prior to the second period of study. If the applicant knows of any reason why they will not pass a Working with Children Check, they should not apply for entry to these courses.
Additional applicant background entry requirements (including english language and international students) are available through enquiring with the College.
Course features
- Practitioner focussed degree
- All clinical/practical subjects are completed on-site at campus location
- Flexibility of study in both time and location
- All course material is available online
- Dedicated online tutor
- Ability to book one-on-one consultations
Recognition of prior learning
If you have fully or partially completed a qualification with another provider (either at a Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training level), you may receive advanced standing towards your Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) degree via our Credit Recognition process.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) may apply for membership with the following professional associations:
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association (ANPA)
- Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists (ARONAH)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
- National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)
Assessment
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Essays
- Practical/clinical skills demonstration
- Tutorial participation
Delivery
Endeavour College offers the flexibility to study some of your subjects online. With the support of an online tutor and a robust Learning Management System that can be accessed at any time of the day, you can fit study around your work and personal commitments.
To support learning, students attend practical classes where they are expected to practice interviewing techniques, examination and treatment procedures on each other under the supervision of qualified instructors. This is conducted with respect for privacy, cultural and religious differences.
Students gain significant clinical experience at Endeavour’s Teaching Clinics under the supervision of qualified practitioners. In the clinics, students have the opportunity to develop and hone all skills required for professional clinical practice (and to run a successful clinic after graduation), including patient assessment and management, patient recruitment and continuity of care dispensary management and provide the full spectrum of naturopathic clinical care.
Subjects
- Introduces concepts of human physiology, anatomy and homeostasis within cellular, tissue and system levels, including nervous, muscular, skeletal and endocrine
- Introduces basic concepts of chemistry and biochemistry needed to understand chemical homeostasis at cellular, tissue and system levels
- History and philosophy of health paradigms from early human existence to present day. Current public health is explored
- Foundations of Communication and Counselling. Introduces communication, counselling and interpersonal skills for a natural medicine practitioner
- Introduces the student to the principles, philosophy, and assessment and treatment planning frameworks of Naturopathy, including practical application of the concepts learned through case studies
About Endeavour College of Natural Health
Our vision is to promote and advance the philosophy and practice of natural medicine and wellbeing by producing high-quality graduates who will go on to be leaders in their fields of practice. We are dynamic and innovative whilst maintaining traditional wisdom in a personalised learning environment. We aim to create an empowering experience achieving excellence in teaching and learning and connecting with the community.
We are enrolling now for Semester 1 study with our on-campus intake commencing 3 August 2020.
As a direct entry institution, you do not need to wait for end of year results release or need to apply via a tertiary admissions centre. You can apply to study directly through us at any time.
Enquire about one of our courses today for more information on enrolling with Endeavour College!
Endeavour College of Natural Health is a trading name of Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 31489)
