Diploma of Health Science
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00246M (NSW); 03107J (QLD)
This program provides an entry-level qualification for those who have either a personal interest in complementary medicine or are looking to expand their knowledge and/or skillset. Foundational knowledge covers the biomedical sciences of anatomy and physiology, bioscience and biochemistry. These topics form the basis of the biomedical sciences which are vital for a successful career as a healthcare professional. They also provide a structure which supports the study of holistic medicine. Discipline-specific subjects can be chosen from either the Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine or Nutritional Medicine modalities.
Structure
- Includes 3 study periods of 12 weeks duration (excluding breaks). Involves lectures, tutorials, seminars, demonstrations, supervised clinical practice and self-directed study. Involves guided self-study. Discipline-specific studies in your chosen specialist area: Naturopathy
- Nutritional medicine or Western herbal medicine.
Subjects
- Anatomy and physiology
- Bioscience
- Research studies
- Social sciences
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Pass in English
- Pass in Science recommended
- Mature age entry
- Students without a science background may be required to complete a bridging course before commencing study
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