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The Master of Naturopathic Medicine prepares students for entry into professional naturopathic medicine practice.
Naturopathic medicine practitioners are primary healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, manage and prevent disease and dysfunction across the lifespan. Naturopathic medicine practice is underpinned by a patient-centred, holistic, integrated and evidence-based approach, with a focus on promoting health and wellbeing, avoiding harm, and addressing the underlying causes/risks of ill-health.
Graduates of the Master of Naturopathic Medicine will develop a clear scope of practice across diverse clinical settings, a strong focus on patient-centred care, a solid understanding of the role of naturopaths within healthcare teams and the contemporary healthcare landscape, knowledge and skills in clinical reasoning, critical thinking, research methods and evidence-based practice.
The Master of Naturopathic Medicine has two graduate-level entry points.
Students with an eligible degree in a health-related field who want to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine may apply for this degree. The total full-time duration of the Master of Naturopathic Medicine for these students is two years.
Graduates of the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) receive eight units of advanced standing into this Master of Naturopathic Medicine as part of our 3+1 pathway to become a clinical naturopath. The total full-time duration for this clinical training program is four years (3-year Bachelor and 1-year Masters).
The Master of Naturopathic Medicine prepares students for entry into professional naturopathic medicine practice.
Naturopathic medicine practitioners are primary healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, manage and prevent disease and dysfunction across the lifespan. Naturopathic medicine practice is underpinned by a patient-centred, holistic, integrated and evidence-based approach, with a focus on promoting health and wellbeing, avoiding harm, and addressing the underlying causes/risks of ill-health.
Graduates of the Master of Naturopathic Medicine will develop a clear scope of practice across diverse clinical settings, a strong focus on patient-centred care, a solid understanding of the role of naturopaths within healthcare teams and the contemporary healthcare landscape, knowledge and skills in clinical reasoning, critical thinking, research methods and evidence-based practice.
The Master of Naturopathic Medicine has two graduate-level entry points.
Students with an eligible degree in a health-related field who want to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine may apply for this degree. The total full-time duration of the Master of Naturopathic Medicine for these students is two years.
Graduates of the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) receive eight units of advanced standing into this Master of Naturopathic Medicine as part of our 3+1 pathway to become a clinical naturopath. The total full-time duration for this clinical training program is four years (3-year Bachelor and 1-year Masters).
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.
An applicant for admission to the Master of Naturopathic Medicine must have completed:
To meet the University’s minimum English Language Proficiency requirement an applicant must satisfy one of the following criteria:
The ELP IELTS Equivalency Schedule does not apply to this course.
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 |
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| Overall Score or equivalent | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
The Master of Naturopathic Medicine prepares students for practice as a clinical naturopath. The course enables students to develop knowledge and skills in naturopathic practice, with a strong focus on naturopathic philosophy, herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, lifestyle medicine, mind-body medicine, integrative health care, evidence-based practice and patient-centredness.
The 16 units of study in this course, including 15 core units and 1 elective unit, centre around three key themes:
Profession and Principles will be discussed in Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 1-3 units.
Practitioner and Practice knowledge and skills will be developed across a range of discipline-building units:
Patient and Population will be discussed across several core and elective units:
Graduates of the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) will receive 8 units of advanced standing into the Master of Naturopathic Medicine.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Lismore | Term 1, Term 3 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 | $30,400 ($3,800 per unit) | 108576G |
| Lismore | Term 1, Term 3 | $30,400 ($3,800 per unit) | 108576G |
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 Naturopathic Medicine, students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (196 credit points) comprising:
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NATM5010 | Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 1 and 2: Foundations and Conduct | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NUTR2001 | Nutritional Medicine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM2001 | Botanical Medicine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM2002 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 1: Assessment, Microbiology and Immunity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM3001 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 2: Integumentary and Gastrointestinal systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM3002 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 3: Musculoskeletal and Nervous systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM3003 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 4: Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM5001 | Practice-Based Health Research | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM3004 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 5: Urogenital and Endocrine systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM5008 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 6: Cancer and Haematological System | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM5009 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 7: Multi-morbidity and Complex Cases | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM6007 | Clinical Naturopathic Placement 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM6008 | Clinical Naturopathic Placement 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM5011 | Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 3: Transition to Practice | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM6009 | Clinical Naturopathic Placement 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elective | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
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Complete units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award | |||||||||||||||||||||
First Year | |||||||||||||||||||||
| NUTR2001 | Nutritional Medicine | Term1,4 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NATM2001 | Botanical Medicine | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NATM5010 | Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 1 and 2: Foundations and Conduct | Term2,3 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NATM2002 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 1: Assessment, Microbiology and Immunity | Term2,5 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NATM3001 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 2: Integumentary and Gastrointestinal systems | Term5 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NATM3002 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 3: Musculoskeletal and Nervous systems | Term3 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NATM3003 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 4: Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems | Term4 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NATM5001 | Practice-Based Health Research | Term5 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Second Year | |||||||||||||||||||||
| NATM3004 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 5: Urogenital and Endocrine systems | Not currently available | |||||||||||||||||||
| NATM5008 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 6: Cancer and Haematological System | Not currently available | |||||||||||||||||||
| NATM5009 | Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 7: Multi-morbidity and Complex Cases | Not currently available | |||||||||||||||||||
| NATM6007 | Clinical Naturopathic Placement 1 | Not currently available | |||||||||||||||||||
| NATM6008 | Clinical Naturopathic Placement 2 | Not currently available | |||||||||||||||||||
| NATM6009 | Clinical Naturopathic Placement 3 | Not currently available | |||||||||||||||||||
| NATM5011 | Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 3: Transition to Practice | Not currently available | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 unit from: (Elective options) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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| NATM5007 | Evidence Translation and Implementation in Health Care | ||||
| HLTH1003 | Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport | ||||
| MHNS5004 | Supporting Behaviour Change in Mental Health Contexts | ||||
| NATM6003 | Health Research Project A | ||||
| 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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Apply evidence-based clinical-decision making frameworks, using traditional knowledge, research evidence, established theories and critical thinking, to contemporary Naturopathic Medicine practice across a range of health settings. |
Critically and creatively evaluate and respond to actual and potential health problems impacting individuals, families and communities in alignment with naturopathic principles and philosophies. |
Understand and function within applicable professional competencies, scope of practice, codes of conduct, codes of ethics, laws and policies with a high level of academic and professional integrity. |
Apply a specialised, integrated body of knowledge derived from the physical, biological, behavioural, clinical and socio-cultural sciences across a range of healthcare settings and populations. Apply proficient clinical skills that enable competent and safe practice as a naturopathic medicine practitioner. |
Critically reflect on current skills, knowledge, attitudes and practices to direct scholarly inquiry and ongoing personal and professional development. |
Apply expert verbal and written communication skills that drive appropriate patient and population outcomes across diverse settings. Facilitate collaboration between a diverse range of individuals, groups and interdisciplinary teams. |
Demonstrate respect and respond to the socio-cultural preferences, needs and values of individuals and groups in diverse settings. Display social responsibility and advocacy for others in the community and within the broader healthcare setting. |
A variety of assessment methods are used in this course including essays, case studies, presentations, discussion forums, portfolios and literature reviews. Each unit includes up to three assessment items.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including tutorials, workshops, practicals, clinical placements, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit-to-unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may engage in a combination of podcast or video-linked presentations, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit-to-unit.
The Master of Naturopathic Medicine enables graduates to practice as a clinical naturopath.
As a clinical naturopath, graduates will be qualified to work in private practice, as well as a range of integrative and acute healthcare settings, such as aged care, palliative care or an integrative health clinic.
This course includes professional experience learning. There are regulatory requirements that students must meet before commencing professional experience placements. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
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