Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle)

Southern Cross University

The World Health Organisation estimates a projected shortfall of 18 million health care workers by 2030, which has resulted in rebuilding the health care workforce as a core global health priority. The Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) is a foundation degree for students who wish to pursue a career in health, naturopathic medicine, or lifestyle medicine. Successful completion of the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) is a direct pathway to a career as a Clinical Naturopath. Graduates can enrol in Southern Cross University’s Master of Naturopathic Medicine with eight units of advanced standing to complete the accredited postgraduate qualification. The total full-time duration for this program is four years (3-year Bachelor and 1-year Masters). This course allows students to develop an understanding of health science, social science, lifestyle medicine, clinical science, scientific enquiry and naturopathic medicine. Students will also develop a theoretical and practical understanding of health promotion through undertaking a work-integrated health placement, health promotion project or professional engagement with Aboriginal communities. This degree provides graduates with a solid foundation in evidence-based practice and a deep understanding of naturopathic medicine’s philosophical foundations of preventing ill-health, improving patient health outcomes, supporting a patient’s innate ability to heal and addressing the underlying causes of illness. This is the only undergraduate Naturopathic Medicine degree in Australia offering Commonwealth Supported places (HECS-HELP).

Faculty of Health

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