Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)
Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)
The Bachelor of Health Science in Western Herbal Medicine offers specialised knowledge and application of Western Herbal Medicine, as well as a foundational understanding of nutrition. Learn to formulate herbal prescriptions using medicinal plants from around the world and how to consult with clients. During your studies, you will learn…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Health Science in Western Herbal Medicine offers specialised knowledge and application of Western Herbal Medicine, as well as a foundational understanding of nutrition. Learn to formulate herbal prescriptions using medicinal plants from around the world and how to consult with clients.
During your studies, you will learn about biomedical health science including pathophysiology, clinical assessment and pharmacology. You will learn the profile of over 150 herbal medicines from around the world, herbal pharmacognosy, synergy, quality and sustainability issues affecting prescribing decisions. Student practitioners learn to provide basic diet and lifestyle advice to optimise health outcomes. Work-Integrated Learning and Clinical Practicum require compulsory on campus attendance and are embedded throughout the course. You will gain hands-on experience at The Practice Wellbeing Centre, consulting with members of the public, under the guidance of experienced Western herbal medicine practitioners. Your study as a Western Herbal Medicine practitioner prepares you for a career in private practice and your skills are transferrable to community health settings and technical roles in the growing complementary medicine industry.
Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning
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.
This course has a requirement of 460 hours of work-integrated learning.
Career opportunities
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. Join a healthcare practice or start your own, develop cutting-edge Western Herbal Medicine products, or work in a corporate role within the growing complementary medicine health care sector.
Potential career paths
Western Herbal Practitioner
Product Developer
Health Educator
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of at least 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5, 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6 or above, or equivalent
OR
Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma
Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent
OR alternative entry requirement may be available.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Torrens University Australia was designed with one purpose, employability. It’s at the centre of all that the university does, with industry relevant courses taught by leading experts. The university has strong connections, offering industry placements with more than 3,600 industry contacts.Built on the strong foundations of distinguished schools and colleges, such as Billy Blue College of Design and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University is Australia’s fastest growing university. All the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed with industry, for industry.With faculties in Design and Creative Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education and Health. Torrens University offers flexible higher educational study options on-campus, online or a hybrid of both.
