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4 years (full-time); part-time options available
Mixed mode: combination of online (fully digital, asynchronous), on campus (live classes at timetabled times), livestream (live virtual classes), and blended (online content with on campus intensive typically 3–5 days at end of trimester).
Full-time / Part-time available · From 6 hours per week (part-time)
Monday 4 May 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Relevant National Health Practitioner Board / AHPRA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS / relevant health board
Course Content
Introduction to Human Biology
Introduces students to human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biochemistry starting with the cell, through the various levels of structural organisation of systems to the organism, as a whole. The integration of basic chemistry, cellular biochemistry, and metabolism into the cell function is discussed.
Naturopathic Philosophy, Principles and Practice
Provides an overview of the historical and philosophical foundations of traditional whole medical systems, tracing their evolution from ancient times to the present, examining how social, cultural and political factors have shaped healing practices.
Foundations of Human Nutrition
Establishes an essential bridge between health science and nutritional medicine, introducing the fundamentals of human nutritional science, including the biochemical and physiological functions of individual macro- and micro-nutrients.
Developing Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Develops students' knowledge of counselling skills and cultural competence relevant to complementary medicine health care, exploring concepts of cultural competence and safety and a holistic person-centered approach.
Systems Physiology
Builds on knowledge gained in Introduction to Human Biology by providing students with the principles of physiology that underpin natural medicine, exploring physiology of the human skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, cardiac, respiratory, renal, and reproductive systems.
Medicinal Food Science
Students explore the therapeutic potentials of various whole foods through the examination of natural chemical constituents and the potential effects on health outcomes, introducing theory and practice of food-based science.
Reflective Inquiry in Action
Introduces students to reflective inquiry and research methodologies in complementary medicine and health sciences, covering research terminology, designs, and data analysis, alongside traditional practitioner knowledge.
Herbal Botany and Manufacturing
Introduces students to the study of plant medicine via an exploration of botany and herbal manufacturing, covering basic plant morphology, botanical terminology, taxonomy, nomenclature, and the theory and practice of herbal manufacturing.
Clinical Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
Introduces the study of pathology and disease states, and their pharmacological treatment in conventional medicine, including pathological processes of inflammation, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency.
Nutritional Biochemistry
Builds on biochemistry knowledge to examine how nutrients affect metabolic processes in the human body, exploring the clinical impact of macro and micronutrients on biochemical pathways to address physiological dysfunction.
Communication and Counselling in Practice
Students learn advanced counselling skills, and the theory and practice of crisis intervention, further developing active listening, communication, engagement, and feedback skills, including Solution Focused approach and Motivational Interviewing.
Herbal Medicine Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy
Herbal medicine pharmacology and pharmacognosy subject.
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) takes 4 years to complete full-time, with part-time options also available. Contact hours start from 6 hours per week for part-time students.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) is available at six campus locations across Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, and Perth.
The course is offered in mixed mode, with a combination of online (fully digital, asynchronous structured learning), on campus (live classes at specific timetabled times), livestream (live virtual classes at timetabled times), and blended (online content with an on campus intensive typically of 3–5 days at the end of the trimester) subjects.
Graduates will be skilled to pursue several career paths including clinical practise, private practise, content creation, product development, research, publishing, education, clinic management, sales or marketing. Naturopathy graduates are qualified to provide specific and general advice to clients in a range of practitioner and non-practitioner settings.
FEE-HELP is available for domestic students, as well as the option of upfront payment. The course is an accredited AQF Level 7 Higher Education qualification.
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