Year 12 or equivalent with ATAR 60 Applicants are eligible to be considered for a place in a Torrens University Australia undergraduate program if they have one of the following:
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. Work-Integrated Learning and Clinical Practicum Experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects.
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YEAR 1
CORE UNITS
Botany & herbal manufacturing
Nutr2002 human nutrition 2
Nutr2001 human nutrition 1
Cmf105 complementary medicine foundations
Hsp102 human structure & physiology 2
Ebp107 evidence-based practice
Hsp101 human structure & physiology 1
Bfd105 biological foundations
YEAR 2
CORE UNITS
Hbt208 herbal therapeutics 1
Hbp206 herbal pharmacology
Hmm205 herbal materia medica 2
Hmm204 herbal materia medica 1
Pcs207 pre-clinical studies 1
Hsp202 human systems & pathophysiology 2
Hbc205 human biochemistry
Hsp201 human systems & pathophysiology 1
YEARS 3
CORE UNITS
Entrepreneurship, professionalism & business skills in health
Elective 2
Elective 1
Dip303 integrated pharmacology
Aht303 advanced herbal therapeutics
Pcs209 pre-clinical studies 2
Hbt302 herbal therapeutics 2
Cla207 clinical assessment
ELECTIVE UNITS
Soc201a mediation and conflict management
Fle405 flower essences
Ird302 iridology
Clr308 critical literature review
Fam203 food as medicine
This course will prepare you to confidently start practising Western Herbal Medicine in your community. You will find employment opportunities in a range of healthcare settings which require Western Herbal Medicine specialisation. Join a medical practice or start your own, develop cutting-edge Western Herbal Medicine products, or take a role informing individuals on a larger scale.
Career paths
Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner
Product Developer
Corporate and Education roles within the health sector
OSHC: 530 AUD per year
