About the course

The Master of Naturopathic Medicine prepares students for entry into professional naturopathic medicine practice. Naturopathic medicine practitioners are primary healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, manage and prevent disease and dysfunction across the lifespan. Naturopathic medicine practice is underpinned by a patient-centred, holistic, integrated and evidence-based approach, with a focus on promoting health and wellbeing, avoiding harm, and addressing the underlying causes/risks of ill-health.

　　Graduates of the Master of Naturopathic Medicine will develop a clear scope of practice across diverse clinical settings, a strong focus on patient-centred care, a solid understanding of the role of naturopaths within healthcare teams and the contemporary healthcare landscape, knowledge and skills in clinical reasoning, critical thinking, research methods and evidence-based practice. This course includes professional experience placements of 510 hours.

　　The Master of Naturopathic Medicine has two graduate-level entry points.

　　Students with an eligible degree in a health-related field who want to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine may apply for this degree. The total full-time duration of the Master of Naturopathic Medicine for these students is two years. The Master of Naturopathic Medicine enables graduates to practice as a clinical naturopath. As a clinical naturopath, graduates will be qualified to work in private practice, as well as a range of integrative and acute healthcare settings, such as aged care, palliative care or an integrative health clinic. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 1 (March), 2024	East Lismore
Term 1 (March), 2024	Bilinga
Term 3 (July), 2024	East Lismore
Term 3 (July), 2024	Bilinga
Term 1 (March), 2025	East Lismore
Term 1 (March), 2025	Bilinga
Term 3 (July), 2025	Bilinga
Term 3 (July), 2025	East Lismore
Term 1 (March), 2026	Bilinga
Term 1 (March), 2026	East Lismore
Term 3 (July), 2026	East Lismore
Term 3 (July), 2026	Bilinga

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Southern Cross University

An applicant for admission to the Master of Naturopathic Medicine must have completed:

　　the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) at Southern Cross University, or

　　a Bachelor degree in a clinical health discipline or equivalent, such as Nursing, Osteopathy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic or Medicine, or

　　study and professional experience determined by the Course Coordinator to be equivalent to a or b..

　　To meet the University?s minimum English Language Proficiency requirement an applicant must satisfy one of the following criteria:

　　completed Year 12 in Australia or comparable senior secondary study in another country as set out in the ELP Senior Secondary Study Schedule, or

　　achieved:

　　International English Language Test System (IELTS) Academic test score equal to or above IELTS 7.0 with no band less than 7.0

　　TOEFL iBT - overall test score equal to or above 96 with no reading/listening score less than 24, no writing score less than 27 and no speaking score less than 23,

　　TOEFL pBT - 600 min 5.0 (TWE)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Southern Cross University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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