Graduate Certificate in Advanced Naturopathic Medicine
Graduate CertificateCourse snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
34 weeks part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradCertAdvNatMed
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Course code
1008440
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The complementary medicines industry in Australia is worth an estimated $4.7 billion, and globally, close to $83 billion.
Naturopathic practitioners with advanced knowledge and skills may be well-placed to support this growing field.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Naturopathic Medicine provides an introduction to advanced study in naturopathic medicine. The course is ideal if you are a recent naturopathy graduate wishing to develop specialised knowledge, or a practitioner in the field looking to expand your skills, attributes and career opportunities. The course also provides a pathway for graduates wanting to undertake further postgraduate or higher degree studies.
Delivered online in flexible part-time or full-time mode, the course covers critical aspects of naturopathic philosophy, research and evidence-based practice. You'll also be able to deepen your knowledge in a specialised area of clinical practice, such as gastrointestinal health, mental health or reproductive health, through the choice of an elective.
Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Demonstrate critical judgement, thinking and understanding of the interplay between traditional and scientific knowledge within naturopathic medicine. |
GA2: Creativity Develop innovative, creative and effective responses to the integration of traditional and scientific knowledge in professional practice of naturopathic medicine. |
GA3: Ethical practice Develop and integrate an understanding of ethical and legal principles and apply these values to the practice of naturopathic medicine. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Explain established naturopathic theories, guiding philosophies, principles of practice and apply these to the professional practice of naturopathic medicine. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate autonomy, well developed independent judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner and practitioner. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Demonstrate person-oriented care and communicate concisely and appropriately in an oral and written form in an academic, professional and health care settings. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, social, political, ecological and cultural influences that impact health and wellbeing in all members of society. |
You will study two core units in naturopathic philosophy and research:
- Critical Perspectives in Naturopathic Philosophy
- Practice-Based Health Research.
You'll also choose two electives from the following units to expand your knowledge in a specialist area:
- Cognition and the Healthy Brain
- Integrative Mental Health
- Integrative Gastroenterology
- Gut Microbiome and Health
- Integrative Women's Health
- Integrative Reproductive Health
- Food as Medicine.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Online | Term 4 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Naturopathic Medicine students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising
- 2 core units (24 credit points), and
- 2 equivalent elective units (24 credit points).
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Naturopathic Medicine students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising
- 2 core units (24 credit points), and
- 2 equivalent elective units (24 credit points).
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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NATM6002 | Critical Perspectives in Naturopathic Philosophy |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||
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NATM5001 | Practice-Based Health Research |
Term5
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12 | ||||||||||
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Elective Option Units | |||||||||||||
Elective Option Units |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
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Core Units |
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NATM6002 | Critical Perspectives in Naturopathic Philosophy | ||
NATM5001 | Practice-Based Health Research | ||
Elective Units |
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NATM5003 | Integrative Gastroenterology | ||
HLTH6001 | Human Microbiome and Health | ||
NATM5006 | Integrative Women's Health | ||
NATM5004 | Integrative Reproductive Health | ||
NATM6005 | Integrative Mental Health | ||
NATM6006 | Cognition and the Healthy Brain | ||
FOOD5004 | Food as Medicine | ||
CMPL5001 | Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis |