"Naturopathic medicine is a healthcare discipline that uses its founding principles of treating the whole person, treating the cause and healing power of nature."
Isabel Halse
Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine student
My name is Isabel Halse and I am a student at Southern Cross University and a Naturopath. The best thing about being a Naturopath is helping people and seeing people get better. There's a global burden of chronic disease that's on the rise and healthcare is looking for the answer of how to fill that gap and I really feel that Naturopaths they meet that demand.
So Naturopathic medicine is a healthcare discipline that uses its founding principles of treating the whole person, treating the cause and the healing power of nature. We really empower our people to take control of their health. My bachelor degree was at Southern Cross University and I loved it. It's such an incredible, beautiful campus and in Lismore. We've got the medicinal herb garden where you can actually touch and smell and taste the plant and really get a connection with the medicines that you're working with.
The courses at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University is really underpinned by the Naturopathic philosophies themselves. It's really all about educating and empowering the patient. There are so many opportunities for Southern Cross graduates. Naturopaths are integral members of an Integrative Healthcare team. With this career our graduates can be working with a variety of healthcare professionals including GP's and Psychiatrists as well as other complementary medicine practitioners to really drive Healthcare outcomes for individual communities or even globally.
Southern Cross has given me a network that you can't get anywhere else this degree really gives Naturopaths the opportunity to take your career anywhere around the world and have connections and a network there.
My journey as a student and as a Naturopath has completely changed my life at Southern Cross University.
Study at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
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Underpinned by our rigorous research initiatives, academic programs at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine are equally innovative.
Designed and taught by industry-leading experts, our courses have been developed through a novel pedagogical framework based upon an interconnected approach to research, teaching and learning. This research-led approach to curriculum development provides a strong evidence-based foundation to all units, while research components embedded in each course ensure students advance their clinical knowledge firsthand.
With flexible learning and delivery methods, our courses are accessible worldwide and enable students to tailor their studies while remaining an active part of the Southern Cross community. Graduates will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to work with diverse patient groups and teams across a range of professional settings.
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How to apply
Ready to take the next step? Find out more information on how to apply for one of our courses.
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Entry pathways
There are many ways to get into Southern Cross University. Discover your options with an entry pathway.
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Scholarships
The University offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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Upcoming info sessions
Southern Cross University regularly holds on-campus and online information sessions.
Contact the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
Future students
T: 1800 626 481 (Domestic)
T: +61 2 6620 3876 (International)
E: Domestic and international enquiries
National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
T: +61 2 6626 9255
Current students
T: 1800 005 687 (Domestic)
T: +61 2 6620 3666 (International)
NCNM Research Team
T: +61 2 6626 9255