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Diploma of Health Science – Naturopathy Electives

Qualification

Diploma of Health Science

Next intake

Campus locations

Online only

Course length

1 year full-time

Contact hours

24 hours per week (full-time)

Payment options

Upfront payment

Domestic available

Yes

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Contribute to a healthier and happier society with Endeavour’s Diploma of Health Science focusing on key elements of naturopathy.

This one-year full time (two years part time) higher education diploma provides you with a strong foundation in naturopathy as well as offering you an opportunity to cultivate your passion for wellbeing through choosing electives that feed your curiosity.

If you have a desire to learn more about Naturopathy and the philosophy that guides naturopathic practice, then our Diploma of Health Science’s naturopathy elective stream is a perfect place to start.

You’ll gain a strong foundation in biological and social sciences as well as hone in on naturopathic subjects including Herbal Botany and Manufacturing, where you will learn about herbs and their practical usage, as well as produce various herbal medicine preparations for topical and internal administration.

Once you’ve completed this course, you will be able to pathway into further study in health science degrees, take on roles in complementary medicine or allied health environments, or own your own business.

Career Outcomes

Your career in natural health is what you make of it! The Diploma of Health Science sets you up for a range of career opportunities including:

Working on project teams in community health, local and federal government or even in community gardens
Recipe and product development for your own brand or for local business. This could include developing your own products such as herbal teas, healthy meal packs, café menus and beauty and health-related products
Specialised retail work in health food stores, organic food sales, pharmacy retail and nutrition sales
Digital content creation through social media channels, blog writing and video development
Further studies in allied health science careers including naturopathy, nutrition and dietetics, acupuncture, complementary medicine and other allied health fields

This course forms a solid base for you to go forth and work in established professions or branch out into a career that doesn’t even exist yet! The opportunities for you are endless.

Course Structure

The Diploma of Health Science is delivered 100% online.

Enjoy fully digitally structured learning, supported by our expert academics.
Book one-on-one consultations with subject specialists.
Study all your subjects at any time during the week within specified delivery periods.
Attend live classes virtually at specific timetabled times throughout the week. Supported by online study materials.

Students are required to select 8 credit points in total from the elective stream. Talk to an admissions adviser about your elective choices.

Contact our admissions team for additional details on the delivery mode for each subject or download the course structure here.

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Nutrition Australia

Become a member of Nutrition Australia during your studies and receive special student membership entitlements, as well as actively support their mission of ‘healthy eating for all Australians’.

Vaccination Requirements

Currently there are no state-based vaccination mandates.

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