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This exciting and innovative degree programme teaches traditional Western Herbal Medicine in a contemporary framework and fully encompasses the concept of ‘holism’
‘This course is challenging, mind-expanding, inspirational and 100% worth it. Herbs are the world’s most powerful medicine and this course will show you why.’
Kate Sassi 3rd Year Student
We acknowledge that a curative treatment for illness requires a sophisticated and complex understanding of the dynamics and interactions within the body and that the mind and body cannot be separated. The course provides a comprehensive education and training in the principles and practice of herbal medicine, the ‘energetic’ understanding of the cause of illness, the therapeutic actions of medicinal plants as well as the orthodox disciplines of anatomy, physiology, pathology, nutrition and psychology.
Our teaching methods cover a rich mixture of theoretical study, reflection and practical experience including professional practice in our Complementary Medicine Clinic. Our students are encouraged to develop their understanding and practice of herbal medicine through the use of their intuition and clinical experience. This course provides high quality professional training for herbal medicine practitioners and the majority of our graduates enter herbal medicine practice, mainly as independent practitioners. Our aim is to ensure that you become a competent and confident practitioner of herbal medicine
Course Content
Level 1
- Introduction to Herbal Medicine
- The History and Philosophy of Herbal Medicine
- Anatomy and Physiology.
- Health Psychology
- Biochemistry for Herbal Medicine
- Clinical Practice - Introductory
Level 2
- Materia Medica
- Pharmacy & Phytopharmacy
- Nutrition as Therapy
- Pathophysiology
- Research Methods
- Clinical Practice - Intermediate
Level 3
- Therapeutic Principles of Herbal Medicine
- Herbal Medicine Clinical Studies
- Differential Diagnosis
- Independent Study
- Clinical Practice - Advanced
Careers
The majority of graduates will enter into private practice as medical herbalists but other opportunities may exist within the health and fitness industry, retail outlets and manufacturing
BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine Fees
| UK/EU | International | |
| Full-time | £3290 per year (£5600 for ELQ Students) | £10,914 per year |
| Part-time | £16 per credit point (£47 per credit point for ELQ students) | £91 per credit point |
| Placement (optional) | TBC | £5457 per year |
| Assessment | £8 per credit point | £45 per credit point |
Fees shown are for 2010/11 entry only and subject to change