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Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)

Study Method In-class, Online
Locations Online, Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Provider Endeavour College of Natural Health
Start Date Trimester intakes commence in March, July and October. Additional intakes for some online subjects in May.
Endeavour College of Natural Health
  • 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 practise 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. The 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 Teaching Clinics.

Many naturopath’s work in private practises, 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 several 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.

Job outcomes

  • Naturopath

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Study method

  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

  • South Australia
    • Adelaide
  • Queensland
    • Brisbane
    • Gold Coast
  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
  • Western Australia
    • Perth
  • New South Wales
    • Sydney

Duration study load

  • Full-time – 4 years
  • Part-time – 8 years

Delivery

Endeavour College offers the flexibility to commence all 1st year subjects online with an updated digital delivery model. With the support of online tutors and a robust Learning Management System, you can fit study around your work and/or personal commitments.

To support learning, students attend practical classes where they are expected to practise interviewing and case assessment techniques, as well as physical clinical examination and treatment procedures. This is conducted under the supervision of qualified instructors and 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 will develop and hone all skills required for professional clinical practise (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.

Entry requirements

Endeavour College is a direct entry College with no ATAR 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.

  • Year 12 or equivalent (OP/ATAR score not required)
  • Mature age students without year 12 equivalent may be admitted based on demonstrated ability to undertake study at higher education level through relevant work and/or life experience, and/or attempted or completed formal, informal or non-formal study.
  • English language proficiency equivalent to a 6.5 IELTS result is required.

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Course features

  • 1st-year subjects delivered fully online 
  • Practitioner focused degree 
  • All clinical/practical subjects are completed on-site at the campus location 
  • The 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 apply for RPL based on relevant work experience and/or educational history.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) may apply for membership with the following professional associations:

  • Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)
  • Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
  • Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
  • Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association (ANPA)

Assessment

  • Exams & Reports
  • Quizzes
  • Essays
  • Practical/clinical skills demonstration

Subjects

Core Units
BIOA111Introduction to Human Biology
  • Introduces concepts of human physiology, anatomy and homeostasis within cells, tissues and systems as well as the concepts relating to chemistry and the biochemical
    pathways within our cells.
NATP112Naturopathic Philosophy, Principles and Practice
  • Introduces the student to the foundations of traditional heath and healing, and naturopathic principles and philosophy. Along with this students overview the assessment and treatment planning framework concepts of contemporary naturopathic practice through exploration of case scenarios.
NMDF121Foundations of Human Nutrition
  • Establishes the essential bridge between health science and nutritional medicine. Students explore the biological and physiological functions of macro and micro nutrients.
SOCC111Developing Cultural Competence in Healthcare
  • Explores the concept of ‘cultural competence and safety’ and a holistic person-centered approach as essential for working with individuals in a complementary medicine, community-based setting, and within the broader healthcare system.
BIOA122Systems Physiology
  • Develops a deeper understanding of how major body systems function with respect to specific cell, tissue and organ function in the context of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, cardiac, respiratory, renal and reproductive systems.

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Payment options

The following payment options are available for this course:

  • FEE-HELP (Australian citizens, some New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent Humanitarian Visas are eligible to apply)
  • Upfront payment

Tuition payment arrangements must be confirmed upon admission to the College.

Information on tuition fee schedules are available upon enquiry with the College.

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About Endeavour College of Natural Health

Endeavour College of Natural Health has been providing Vocational and Higher Education courses in Natural Health since 1975. Our vision is to promote and advance the philosophy and practice of natural medicine and wellbeing by producing high-quality graduates who will become leaders in their fields of practice. We are dynamic and innovative whilst maintaining traditional wisdom in both a digital and practical learning environment.

Endeavour is a direct entry College with no ATAR requirements. You can apply to study with us at any time and join an upcoming intake in our Bachelor of Health Science degrees (Acupuncture Therapies, Chinese Medicine, Naturopathy and Clinical Nutrition), Bachelor of Nutrition, Diploma of Health Science, Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage), and nationally recognised VET qualifications in remedial massage, massage therapy, allied health assistance and fitness. Enquire today to learn more about studying at Endeavour College of Natural Health.

Endeavour College of Natural Health is a trading name of Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd (PRV12070, CRICOS #00231G, RTO 31489).

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