GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Naturopathic Medicine
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
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. This course includes professional experience placements of 510 hours. 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).
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) degree will be required to substitute NATM3004 Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 5 with HLTH1003 Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health
- Fitness and Sport
- Core Units
- NATM5010Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 1 and 2: Foundations and Conduct
- NUTR2001Nutritional Medicine
- NATM2001Botanical Medicine
- NATM2002Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 1: Assessment
- Microbiology and Immunity
- NATM3001Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 2: Integumentary and Gastrointestinal systems
- NATM3002Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 3: Musculoskeletal and Nervous systems
- NATM3003Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 4: Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems
- HLTH5009Practice-Based Health Research
- NATM3004Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 5: Urogenital and Endocrine systems
- NATM5008Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 6: Cancer and Haematological System
- NATM5009Clinical Studies in Naturopathic Medicine 7: Multi-morbidity and Complex Cases
- NATM6007Clinical Naturopathic Placement 1
- NATM6008Clinical Naturopathic Placement 2
- NATM5011Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 3: Transition to Practice
- NATM6009Clinical Naturopathic Placement 3
- Option UnitsUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesHLTH5010Evidence Translation and Implementation in Health CareHLTH1003Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health
- Fitness and SportHLTH6007Health Research Project ACMPL5001Fundamentals of Clinical HypnosisHLTH1006Foundations of Interprofessional Health PracticeNATM5004Integrative Reproductive HealthFOOD5004Food as MedicineHLTH6001Human Microbiome and HealthNATM6005Integrative Mental HealthNATM5003Integrative GastroenterologyHLTH6005Self-management and Chronic DiseaseHLTH6004Psychological & Environmental Influences on HealthHLTH3001Independent Study - Health Science HLTH5010
- HLTH5010Evidence Translation and Implementation in Health Care
- HLTH1003Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health
- Fitness and Sport
- HLTH6007Health Research Project A
- CMPL5001Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis
- HLTH1006Foundations of Interprofessional Health Practice
- NATM5004Integrative Reproductive Health
- FOOD5004Food as Medicine
- HLTH6001Human Microbiome and Health
- NATM6005Integrative Mental Health
- NATM5003Integrative Gastroenterology
- HLTH6005Self-management and Chronic Disease
- HLTH6004Psychological & Environmental Influences on Health
- HLTH3001Independent Study - Health Science | Option Units: HLTH5010 Evidence Translation and Implementation in Health Care
- HLTH1003Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health
- Fitness and Sport
- HLTH6007Health Research Project A
- CMPL5001Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis
- HLTH1006Foundations of Interprofessional Health Practice
- NATM5004Integrative Reproductive Health
- FOOD5004Food as Medicine
- HLTH6001Human Microbiome and Health
- NATM6005Integrative Mental Health
- NATM5003Integrative Gastroenterology
- HLTH6005Self-management and Chronic Disease
- HLTH6004Psychological & Environmental Influences on Health
- HLTH3001Independent Study - Health Science
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
ATAR: Not applicable. To be eligible to receive the Master of Naturopathic Medicine, students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (196 credit points) comprising: 15 core units (180 credit points) and 1 option unit (12 credit points). Work Integrated Learning This course includes work integrated learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on the Faculty of Health Work Integrated Learning page must be met prior to commencing work integrated learning. All work integrated 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 Inclusion Support website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Inclusion Support website for further information and contact details.
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