Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)
Torrens University Australia
CRICOS provider number: 03389E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12209
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
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.
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.
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.
Note: This course is also available at our Brisbane and Melbourne campuses. Study option available is only On-campus.
Areas of study
Biological foundations, botany, herbal manufacturing, herbal materia medica, herbal pharmacology, herbal therapeutics, human nutrition, human structure and physiology.
Practical experience
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 and 75 hours Work-Integrated Learning
Career opportunities
Western herbal medicine practitioner, product developer, corporate and education roles within the health sector.
Fees and charges
Students pay the full cost of domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses. Scholarships and FEE-HELP loans are available. Current Torrens University fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Year 12 qualification: Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Admission criteria
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with recent secondary education
ATAR: ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with higher education study
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the Torrens University website.
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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 2024 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
Student profile
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