Course

Bachelor of Applied Science (Naturopathic Studies)

Approved Abbreviation: BAppSc(NaturopSt)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 4597.1

From 2007 prospective students should refer to the following

http://handbook.uws.edu.au/hbook/course.asp?course=4597.2

Naturopathy is an holistic form of health care that aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of people through the use of a variety of modalities and techniques that address the underlying causes of suboptimal health including lifestyle choices.

Naturopathy uses a broad range of techniques which aim to diagnose, treat and prevent a wide range of health problems, ranging from sports injuries, disorders in children, the care of pregnant and breast-feeding women, to the management of stress and age related and chronic disorders.

Treatment is aimed at restoring function to the body through massage, herbal medicine, stress management, homoeopathy, nutritional and lifestyle guidance and counselling. Naturopathy stresses maintenance of health and prevention of disease.

The combination of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Naturopathic Studies) and the Graduate Diploma in Naturopathy is designed to prepare graduates to work competently and safely as primary health care practitioners and to meet the demands of a changing health care system.

Study Mode
Three-years full-time (HECS funded) followed by a one year full-time (full fee paying) graduate diploma in order to practice Naturopathy.

Advanced standing

Applications for advanced standing will be assessed in accordance with UWS policy.

Accreditation
The combined Bachelor of Applied Science (Naturopathic Studies) and Graduate Diploma in Naturopathy are accredited with the National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) and the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS). Note: Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Naturopathic Studies) alone does not meet ATMS requirement.

Admission

Application to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Naturopathic Studies) is normally through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

International applicants should contact International Office for details on admission. Contact information for the International Office is available via the UWS website.

http://sites.uws.edu.au/international

Special Requirements Prerequisites
Any student going on placement in NSW Health facilities will need to comply with its occupational screening and vaccination policy prior to placement.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

400131

Communication for the Helping Professions

400130

Human Medical Sciences 1

400132

Introduction to Health Studies

400491

Remedial Massage 1

Year 1

Spring session

400493

Biochemistry for Naturopathy

400256

Human Medical Sciences 2

400492

Introduction to Naturopathy

400494

Remedial Massage 2

Year 2

Autumn session

400135

Clinical Pharmacology and Microbiology

400496

Homoeopathic Principles

400497

Naturopathic Nutrition 1

400495

Western Herbal Medicine 1

Spring session

400262

Clinical Diagnosis

400137

Introduction to Research for Health Sciences

400499

Naturopathic Nutrition 2

400498

Western Herbal Medicine 2

Year 3

Autumn session

400501

Naturopathic Nutrition 3

400138

Pathophysiology 1

400500

Western Herbal Medicine 3

And one elective

Spring session

400361

Herbal Pharmacognosy

400502

Naturopathic Practice

400267

Pathophysiology 2

And one elective

Elective Units

Elective units in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Naturopathic Studies) may be chosen from any award offered by Western Sydney University, provided that unit prerequisites are met and space is available.

The following elective unit in the Naturopathy/Complementary Therapies discipline area may be offered. This unit is not listed elsewhere in the Handbook, and is open to students from across Western Sydney University provided space is available:

E1022

Introduction to Complementary Medicine