Western Herbal Medicine

What you’ll learn

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Communication Skills
  • Research studies
  • Discipline-specific studies in your chosen specialist area (naturopathy, nutritional medicine or western herbal medicine).

Ideal for:

Those who want a taste of study before starting a full degree, or just want to expand personal knowledge. It is also an ideal flexible entry pathway into our Bachelor courses, with guaranteed direct entry to the second year of any of the relevant bachelor degrees.

On campus
Online study available
Full time 1 year * | Part time 2 years *
International Students Welcome
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Western Herbal Medicine is the use of medicinal plants for therapeutic purposes. It is the oldest form of medicine and it has been practiced by many cultures for thousands of years.

It is a holistic form of medicine which not only treats the symptoms but addresses the underlying causes of the condition. Herbal medicines are prescribed in the form of liquid extracts, infusions, powders, tablets, capsules or external preparations such as lotions, creams and ointments.

Graduates will learn how to identify and removes obstacles to healing and enhance the body’s own healing processes allowing the body to return to balance.