The Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) course focuses on 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. You will also gain hands-on experience at The Practice Wellbeing Centre consulting with members of the public under the guidance of experienced Western Herbal Medicine practitioners. Work-Integrated Learning and Clinical Practicum Experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects.
Area of study:
Biological Foundations
Complementary Medicine Foundations
Botany & Herbal Manufacturing
Human Nutrition
Human Structure & Physiology
Evidence-based Practice
Clinical Assessment
Integrated Pharmacology
Industry partners and work placements:
Work-Integrated Learning and Clinical Practicum Experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects. You will complete most clinic requirements in our custom-built University Student-led Clinic – The Practice Wellbeing Centre. You will gain hands on experience by consulting with members of the public under the guidance of experienced practitioners.
Work placement hours :360 hours clinical placement, 75 hours of Work-Integrated Learning
