Bachelor of Naturopathic & Herbal Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine, or Naturopathy, is based on the belief that the body can heal itself. Naturopaths believe the body has the ability to repair itself and recover from illness if it is supported by a healthy environment.

Naturopaths aid and support that healing process by incorporating a variety of alternative health methods based solely on the needs of the individual. These methods and treatments rely exclusively on natural remedies, such as sunlight, fresh air, water, a healthy diet, herbs and nutritional supplementation.

Moreover, most naturopaths have extensive training and schooling in natural therapies, like nutrition, hydrotherapy, herbs, plants/flowers and massage, just to name a few.

In order to become a qualified naturopath, students must complete at least a 3 year advanced diploma or bachelor degree program and a designated number of hours of supervised clinical practice. Finally, the student can apply for acceptance into one or more of the recognised New Zealand or international naturopathy associations to become entitled to enter into professional clinical practice. While becoming a naturopath requires a serious commitment of time and money, students can apply for NZQA funding.

Since naturopathy draws on such a comprehensive system of chemistry and pharmacology, it’s best to get a firm grounding in the therapy. You might like to start off with a short course, before diving into formal education. If you haven’t studied for some time, this can be a suitable way to ease into it before making a major commitment. If you want to practise as a naturopath, however, you’ll want to undertake a longer course of study. A Bachelor of Naturopathy will take around 3 years full-time or seven years part-time. You’ll receive an in-depth understanding of naturopathy through various theoretical and practical components. While becoming a naturopath requires a serious commitment of time and money, NZQA funding can be applied for.

Because a naturopath treats the whole person, becoming a naturopath requires successful completion of a comprehensive study program at a naturopathic college or college of natural medicine that includes a broad range of disciplines, including:

  Anatomy and physiology

  Herbal pharmacology

  Nutrition

  Natural diagnostic procedures

  Massage and aromatherapy and health assessment, and more.

In order to become a qualified naturopath, students must complete at least a 3 year advanced diploma or bachelor degree program and a designated number of hours of supervised clinical practice. Finally, the student can apply for acceptance into one or more of the recognised New Zealand or international naturopathy associations to become entitled to enter into professional clinical practice. While becoming a naturopath requires a serious commitment of time and money, NZQA funding can be applied for.

You may want to open a private practice or work along with other professionals in a wellness clinic. Some naturopaths become consultants in health food stores and other retail environments. Opportunities also exist in resorts, aboard cruise liners, in day spas and other establishments.

The Wellpark Bachelor of Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine will provide you with the skills to embark on a variety of rewarding careers:

  naturopathic practitioner in private practice

  within an integrated medical practice

  corporate or company naturopath

  professional advisor to a health product company

  consultant to a health shop or pharmacy

  teaching or community education

  Level 7, 360 Credits

  Full time for 3 years

  Part time within 7 consecutive academic years

  Commences February 2020

  Online Learning available in Years 1 & 2 for Domestic students

  All courses run subject to numbers

  A prerequisite in Chemistry may be required

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