Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)

Torrens University Australia - Melbourne

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Overview

Western Herbal Medicine Practitioners use a holistic approach to healthcare. During your studies, you will learn about health science, clinical assessment, pharmacology, herbal synergy, quality and safety issues affecting prescribing decisions.

As a part of your practice, you will also learn how to provide basic dietary and lifestyle advice to your clients and gain hands-on experience at The Practice Wellbeing Centre consulting with members of the public under the guidance of experienced Western Herbal Medicine practitioners.

Learning outcomes
  • Explore herbal history, philosophy and principles of practice.
  • Discover the role of research and evidence in determining the most effective treatments.
  • Learn the innate properties of herbs and herbal pharmacology.
  • Work with the different forms of herbal medicines, such as liquid extracts, infusions and external preparations like ointments and lotions.

Majors

Biological Foundations, Human Structure & Physiology, Herbal Materia Medica, Herbal Therapeutics, Pre-Clinical Studies, Entrepreneurship, Professionalism and Business Skills in Health.

Potential Career Outcomes

This course will prepare you to confidently start practising Western herbal medicine in your community, with employment opportunities in a range of healthcare settings that require Western herbal medicine specialisation.

Potential career paths :
  • Western Herbal Practitioner
  • Product Developer
  • Health Educator

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Torrens University Australia website for admission criteria information.

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University

Torrens University Australia

Campus

Melbourne

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Health Sciences

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

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State
SA
Type
University
Courses
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Campuses
Adelaide Campus Fortitude Valley Gotha Street Leura and Sydney Melbourne Sydney (Kent Street) Sydney (Pyrmont) Sydney (Surry Hills) and Online Sydney (Ultimo)
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