Private Training Establishment
Wellpark College of Natural Therapies
Bachelor of Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine (Level 7)
This course is available
On-Campus, Online
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected
Summary
Naturopathic Medicine, or Naturopathy, is based on the belief that the body can heal itself. Naturopaths believe the body has the ability to repair itself and recover from illness if it is supported by a healthy environment. Naturopaths aid and support that healing process by incorporating a variety of alternative health methods based solely on the needs of the individual. These methods and treatments rely exclusively on natural remedies, such as sunlight, fresh air, water, a healthy diet, herbs and nutritional supplementation. Moreover, most naturopaths have extensive training and schooling in natural therapies, like nutrition, hydrotherapy, herbs, plants/flowers and massage, just to name the order to become a qualified naturopath, students must complete at least a 3 year advanced diploma or bachelor degree program and a designated number of hours of supervised clinical practice. Finally, the student can apply for acceptance into one or more of the recognised New Zealand or international naturopathy associations to become entitled to enter professional clinical practice. While becoming a naturopath requires a serious commitment of time and money, students can apply for NZQA funding.
Career options
You may want to open a private practice or work along with other professionals in a wellness clinic. Some naturopaths become consultants in health food stores and other retail environments. Opportunities also exist in resorts, aboard cruise liners, in day spas and other Wellpark. Bachelor of Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine will provide you with the skills to embark on a variety of rewarding careers: naturopathic practitioner in private practice within an integrated medical practice corporate or company naturopath professional advisor to a health product company consultant to a health shop or pharmacy teaching or community education. Graduates can apply for registration with the Natural Health Council (NZ) or the New Zealand Charter of Health Practitioners and become members of Naturopaths of New Zealand, the New Zealand Society of Naturopaths and the Australian Natural Therapists Association.
Entry criteria
To be accepted into the Wellpark College Bachelor of Naturopathy Programme, you must meet the following entry criteria.
Be 18 years of age prior to commencing your programme
Have passed NCEA Level 2 or the equivalent level if you hold overseas qualifications.
Have no communicable diseases, physical or psychological impairments that may adversely affect your ability to undertake a programme of study or work with people in a clinical setting.
A minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), including a minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from the approved NZQA subject list or the equivalent level if you hold overseas qualifications
Be able to communicate competently in English. International students or residents whose first language is neither English nor Maori shall provide IELTS results with a minimum band score of 6.5 overall and not less than 6 in each band or evidence of a comparable level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
Applicants must show that they have the qualities required of a health practitioner in order to be enrolled on our programmes, including excellent communication skills, emotional stability, empathy, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills, respect for people and rules and the physical and intellectual ability to complete the programme.
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