Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)
Western Herbal Medicine Practitioners use a holistic approach to healthcare. During your studies at the Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) course at Torrens University Australia, you will gain an understanding of health science, clinical assessment, pharmacology, herbal synergy, quality and safety issues affecting prescribing decisions.
Duration
3 years (full-time)
6 years (part-time)
Starting Date
February, May, September
Tuition Fee
AUD 68,700 per full
Location
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Online
CRICOS
099641D
About the program
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 Wellbeing Centre under the guidance of experienced Western Herbal Medicine practitioners, treating public patients. This will prepare you to confidently start practice in the community.
What is Western Herbal Medicine?
Western Herbal Medicine has been practiced by many cultures for thousands of years and is derived from European and Anglo-American traditions. A contemporary Western Herbal Medicine (WHM) practitioner understands the history and philosophy of herbal practice and is trained to formulate individualised herbal prescriptions using medicinal plants from around the world. An evidence-based practice approach is taken to incorporate research and scientific evidence in prescribing decisions.
Learning outcomes of the Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) course at Torrens University Australia
- Nutritional Foundations for Health
- Properties of Herbs and Herbal Pharmacology
- Research and Evidenced Based Practice
- Western Herbal Medicine Clinical Practice & Therapeutics
- Herbal History, Philosophy and Principles of Practice
Courses Included
- Herbal Materia Medica
- Complementary Medicine Foundations
- Biological Foundations
- Herbal Manufacturing
- Human Structure and Physiology
- Botany
- Evidence Based Practice