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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an established component of Australian healthcare. It is also a rapidly growing industry, currently worth more than A$4.7 billion in Australia, and $83 billion globally.
Given the increasing demand, there is a need to build a CAM workforce that not only has the capability to support this growth, but is able to effectively meet the health care needs of a growing population through the provision of quality health care. Naturopathic practitioners with advanced knowledge and skills may be well positioned to meet these needs.
Delivered through the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM), the Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine is ideal for both recent graduates of naturopathic programs and experienced naturopathic practitioners wishing to extend their skills in specialised areas of practice, as well as research, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, integrative health care and evidence-based practice.
The University has a long history in the discipline of naturopathy and was the first in Australia to open a naturopathy clinic on campus in 1998.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an established component of Australian healthcare. It is also a rapidly growing industry, currently worth more than A$4.7 billion in Australia, and $83 billion globally.
Given the increasing demand, there is a need to build a CAM workforce that not only has the capability to support this growth, but is able to effectively meet the health care needs of a growing population through the provision of quality health care. Naturopathic practitioners with advanced knowledge and skills may be well positioned to meet these needs.
Delivered through the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM), the Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine is ideal for both recent graduates of naturopathic programs and experienced naturopathic practitioners wishing to extend their skills in specialised areas of practice, as well as research, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, integrative health care and evidence-based practice.
The University has a long history in the discipline of naturopathy and was the first in Australia to open a naturopathy clinic on campus in 1998.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
A Bachelor degree in Naturopathic Medicine, or equivalent.
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
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
You will study five core units in naturopathic philosophy, research and evidence-based practice:
You'll also choose three electives to deepen your knowledge in specialist areas:
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Online | Term 2, Term 4 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Term 2, Term 4 | $29,200 ($3,650 per unit) | N/A |
Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions. | |||
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine, students must complete the equivalent of 8 single weighted units (96 credit points) comprising:
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity & 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 Equity & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Core Units | |||||
| NATM6002 | Critical Perspectives in Naturopathic Philosophy | ||||
| NATM5007 | Evidence Translation and Implementation in Health Care | ||||
| NATM5001 | Practice-Based Health Research | ||||
| NATM6003 | Health Research Project A | ||||
| NATM6004 | Health Research Project B | ||||
Electives | |||||
| NATM6006 | Cognition and the Healthy Brain | ||||
| NATM6005 | Integrative Mental Health | ||||
| NATM5003 | Integrative Gastroenterology | ||||
| HLTH6001 | Human Microbiome and Health | ||||
| NATM5006 | Integrative Women's Health | ||||
| NATM5004 | Integrative Reproductive Health | ||||
| FOOD5004 | Food as Medicine | ||||
| CMPL5001 | Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis | ||||
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
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Notes | ||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award | |||||||||||||
| NATM6002 | Critical Perspectives in Naturopathic Philosophy | Term2,4 | |||||||||||
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| NATM5001 | Practice-Based Health Research | Term3,5 | |||||||||||
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| NATM6003 | Health Research Project A | Term1,3 | |||||||||||
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| NATM6004 | Health Research Project B | Term2,4 | |||||||||||
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| NATM5007 | Evidence Translation and Implementation in Health Care | Term3,5 | |||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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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 | ||||
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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Demonstrate critical judgement, thinking and understanding of the interplay between traditional and scientific knowledge within naturopathic medicine. Demonstrate an ability to integrate the complex evidence matrix to assess the efficacy of naturopathic medicine. |
Develop innovative, creative and effective responses to the integration of traditional and scientific knowledge in professional practice of naturopathic medicine. |
Develop and integrate an understanding of ethical and legal principles and apply these values to the practice of naturopathic medicine. |
Demonstrate an advanced, integrated understanding of established naturopathic theories, guiding philosophies and principles of practice with respect to professional practice of naturopathic medicine. |
Demonstrate autonomy, well developed independent judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner and practitioner. |
Demonstrate person-oriented care and communicate concisely and appropriately in an oral and written form in an academic, professional and health care settings. Demonstrate ability to analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories. |
Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, social, political, ecological and cultural influences that impact health and wellbeing in all members of society. Apply a deep understanding of naturopathic medicine which is informed by cultural awareness and cultural competence, a global perspective and respect for the rights of all people. |
The assessment methods used in this course vary from unit to unit. Each assessment connects with the learning outcomes for each unit and the course as a whole, but also the real-world. Assessment tasks may include essays, literature reviews, journal manuscripts, case studies, online activities, examinations and presentations.
Our online study option is innovative, highly interactive and engaging. It strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community among learners. An inquiry-based approach, together with the use of diverse media (e.g. interactive videos, scenario-based activities, electronic study materials, online discussion forums, virtual classes) and real-world assessments, creates an immersive and accessible learning environment that enriches the student learning experience. These methods of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
The Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine enables practitioners to deepen their knowledge, extend their skills, and expand their scope of practice. The qualification also may help open up new career opportunities in the complementary medicines industry, health care sector, and academia. It is also a pathway to further postgraduate studies in advanced naturopathic medicine.
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