Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
Endeavour College of Natural Health
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
* Start the online component of this course at the beginning of any month. Contact Endeavour College for details.
About
Naturopathy is a whole medical system combining theory (philosophy and principles) and practice that uses an array of natural therapies to support healing and maintain health. Naturopaths aim to treat the underlying causes of illness and disease. The core principle of ‘healing through nature’ guides the naturopath’s use of nutrition, dietary counselling, herbal medicine, manual therapies, flower essences, lifestyle education and homeopathy.
Students experience a holistic learning environment, broadening their studies across biological sciences in order to understand the human body and its functions. Importance is also placed on social sciences including psychology and counselling, nutrition and dietary planning, botany and herbal medicine studies, diagnostic techniques and clinical skills and extensive clinical practice in Endeavour's Wellness Clinics.
Many naturopaths work in private practice, managing their own business and personal clients. Naturopaths may also work in multi-disciplinary clinics, health food stores, pharmacies and day spas or retreats as practitioners. Graduates are eligible for professional recognition with a number of Australian natural health associations and can expand into other industries, such as product development, education, professional writing, natural health research and product sales and marketing.
New domestic full-time Naturopathy students may be eligible for our new scholarship opportunities.
Areas of study
Naturopathy.
Career opportunities
Many naturopaths work independently in private practice, setting their own hours and developing and managing their own businesses. Naturopaths in clinical practice can also choose to work in multidisciplinary clinics with other health care providers who share overhead costs, provide mutual support and cross refer patients or clients. While many naturopaths conduct a general practice, others may develop a particular area of interest such as women’s health, infertility, complex chronic diseases, cancer support, children’s health, autoimmune diseases, environmental medicine, men’s medicine, autism spectrum disorder, allergies or digestive disorders. Naturopaths regularly appear in the media as subject matter experts, write articles for professional journals. Naturopaths also work in natural product companies formulating new products, conducting literature research, performing technical writing and providing product support.
Practical experience
As you progress through your Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), you will gain significant clinical experience at Endeavour College's on-campus teaching clinics under supervision of academics.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) may apply for membership with the following professional associations:
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association (ANPA)
- Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists (ARONAH)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Complementary Medicines Association (CMA)
- Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA).
Postgraduate study pathways: Naturopaths can also pursue postgraduate study such as laboratory, clinical and public health areas of research including investigations of plants, effectiveness and safety of naturopathy and the impact of naturopathy on public health are popular areas of interest.
Fees and charges
Refer to Endeavour College of Natural Health current fee information.
Course start date: Start the course at the beginning of any month with selected subjects available online. Contact Endeavour College for details.
Admission criteria
- Year 12 or equivalent (OP/ATAR score not required).
- Mature age students (21 years or over) who have not completed Year 12 and who have relevant study, work and/or life experience that indicates ability to manage the level of coursework required. Evidence requested may include a curriculum vitae (CV) that documents broadly relevant work experience, professional references, evidence of informal or non- formal study that is completed or partially completed, or a written submission demonstrating they are a reasonable prospect for success.
Speakers of English as a second language are required to provide evidence of English proficiency equivalent to a level 6.5 (IELTS) prior to admission to this course.
How to apply
Apply directly to Endeavour College of Natural Health and complete the online application. Do not apply through UAC.
Further information
For further information on courses, contact Admission Advisers on 1300 462 887. For information on how to apply refer to the Endeavour College of Natural Health website.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2023-24 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria