Qualifications & Leading Universities
Currently, anyone can decide to call themselves a Naturopath. But if you want to access practitioner-only products, distributed by the governing bodies of naturopathy, you will need a Therapeutic Goods Administrator number. This can only be attained by becoming a member of one of the industry professional associations, such as the Australian Natural Therapists Association.
There are a small number of undergraduate degree courses available;
- Bachelor of Naturopathy by Southern Cross University (Lismore Campus): a 4 year full time course with an entry score of 65
- Bachelor of Health Science by the Endeavour College of Natural Health: a 4 year full time or equivalent part-time course.
- Bachelor of Applied Science by University of Western Sydney: a 3 year full time course with an entry score of 78
- Bachelor of Health Science by Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne: a 4 year full time course
Membership of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society and Australian Natural Therapists Association is recommended.
The entry criteria for tertiary institiutions differs from year to year. The above comments are a guide only. To gain specific entry criteria either contact the relevant university or use Hobson's The Good University Guide.
Relevant Universities Colleges & TAFE
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