Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)
What is a Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)?
The Bachelor of Health Science in Western Herbal Medicine offers specialised knowledge and application of Western Herbal Medicine, as well as a foundational understanding of nutrition. Learn to formulate herbal prescriptions using medicinal plants from around the world and how to consult with clients.
Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning
- Explore herbal history, philosophy and principles of practice.
- Discover the role of research and evidence in determining the most effective treatments.
- Learn the innate properties of herbs and herbal pharmacology.
- Work with the different forms of herbal medicines, such as liquid extracts, infusions and external preparations like ointments and lotions.
- This course has a requirement of 460 hours of work-integrated learning.
Campus Information
Sydney
Sydney is home to stunning beaches surrounded by natural beauty. Sydney is Australia’s largest city,
Flinders street campus (Melbourne)
Known for its varied and dynamic culture, Melbourne (the capital city of Victoria) is rated as Australia’s best and most liveable city for students.
Brisbane
Enjoy the beach all year long in Brisbane where the sub-tropical weather makes for pleasant winter days and an average 300 days of sunshine year round.
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) will prepare you to confidently start practising Western herbal medicine in your community, with employment opportunities in a range of healthcare settings that require Western herbal medicine specialisation. Join a healthcare practice or start your own, develop cutting-edge Western Herbal Medicine products, or work in a corporate role within the growing complementary medicine health care sector.
Potential career paths
- Western Herbal Practitioner
- Product Developer
- Health Educator
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Before you begin your application to study as a international student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5, 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6 or above, or equivalent
OR - Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma\
- Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent
OR alternative entry requirement may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 099641D
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
87990 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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