
This Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) program teaches a holistic healthcare system rooted in traditional philosophies and principles. You will learn to understand the human body and disease processes, assess functional disturbances, and apply herbal, nutritional, and lifestyle medicines. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice and client-centred care to ensure safe and effective treatment strategies. You will develop into a practitioner who can stimulate healing using natural remedies. The degree includes a compulsory work-integrated learning component with 460 hours of practical experience. This hands-on training takes place at the student-led clinic, The Practice Wellbeing Centre, where you will consult with the public under the supervision of experienced naturopaths. This experience is designed to prepare you to practice confidently and competently in the community.
The program is structured over four years of full-time study and comprises 11 core subjects, 18 specialisation subjects, and 3 electives. Each subject requires approximately 10 hours of study per week, including three hours of facilitated learning and seven hours of self-directed study. Assessments are primarily activity-based tasks or quizzes. The program can be studied on campus or online, with core subjects available in both modes.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) will be well-prepared to begin practicing as qualified naturopaths. Career opportunities exist in various settings, including health clinics specialising in naturopathy, health writing, corporate roles within the growing health sector, and naturopathic research.
Fees and scholarship information can be found on the relevant university webpage.
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the Australian Traditional Medicine Association (ATMS), Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA), Complementary Medicine Association (CMA), Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA), Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association Inc (A.N.P.A.), and the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF), subject to any additional eligibility requirements.
The programme is structured over four years of full-time study. It includes a compulsory work-integrated learning component with 460 hours of practical experience.
Graduates can work as qualified naturopaths, health writers, research and development officers, or health educators. Career opportunities exist in health clinics, health writing, corporate roles within the health sector, and naturopathic research.
You can apply online through the Torrens University Australia 'Apply Now' page. You will need to complete the online application form and submit required supporting documents like academic transcripts and proof of English language proficiency.
The degree includes 460 hours of compulsory work-integrated learning. This hands-on training takes place at the student-led clinic, The Practice Wellbeing Centre, where students consult with the public under supervision.
Graduates may be eligible for membership with various professional bodies, including ATMS, ANTA, CMA, NHAA, A.N.P.A., and WNF, subject to meeting their specific eligibility requirements.