Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
UndergraduateTUA-BHN-DEG2025
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Use natural remedies to help the body heal itself
Explore traditional healing methods and their place in the community. You’ll learn from specialists in the field. Gain real-life clinic experience guided by qualified naturopaths. Accredited by Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia.
- Study method
- 100% online study with practicum placement
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 4 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 32
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:
- Work within a collaborative health environment to achieve best client/patient care.
- Explore an array of traditional healing methods from across human history.
- Consider the role of naturopathy within a community context.
- Consult with the public under the guidance of experienced naturopaths.
In this course, you will learn the foundations of health science, clinical assessment, and herbal and nutritional medicine therapeutics. As a naturopathic healthcare student, you will gain hands-on experience at our custom-built student-led clinic, The Practice Wellbeing Centre, consulting with members of the public under the guidance of experienced naturopaths. This will prepare you to confidently start practising in the community. Please note that some coursework must be completed face to face to meet industry requirements.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: Full-time: 4 year Part-time: approximately 8 years.
Recommended study pattern
The course structure is based on a standard duration of three trimesters per year, each of 12-weeks duration and offering 8 subjects per year. A normal full-time load will see a student undertaking 80 credit points or 8 subjects per year for 4 years. A year consists of three trimesters. Part-time students may typically take 8 years to complete the 320 credit points.Award requirements
To graduate from this course a student will need to successfully complete 32 subjects, each with a value of 10 credit points for a course total of 320 credit points.Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative first year fee
$22,500
Indicative total fee $90,000
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.
Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Study method requirements
During your degree, you'll undertake 460 hours Work-Integrated Learning at The Practice Wellbeing Centre and over 200 hours of compulsory class attendance.
Mandatory Residential School attendance will be required for the below subjects:
- BHM106A Botany & Herbal Manufacturing
- CLA207A Clinical Assessment
- PCS207A Pre-Clinical Studies 1
- PCS209A Pre-Clinical Studies 2.
Career opportunities
This course will prepare you to confidently start practising naturopathy in your community. You’ll have the opportunity to start your career in a health clinic with naturopathic specialisation, promote your naturopathic knowledge as a health writer, join the growing complementary medicine industry in an exciting corporate role, or research naturopathy practices.
Potential career paths include:
- Naturopath
- Health Writer
- Research and Development Officer
- Health Educator.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
This course is accredited by the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA).
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
Complementary Health Therapists | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Naturopaths | N/A^ | N/A^ |
^ There is no data available