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Southern Cross University (SCU)

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Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine

  • Masters (Coursework)

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years part-time
Course Code
1209240
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
May, Aug
International Fees
$29,200 per year

About this course

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.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

  • 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.

Career pathways

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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).
88.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.3%
Skill scale
74.6%
Teaching scale
91.8%
Employed full-time
$93.9k
Average salary