Health Sciences for Complementary Therapies, BSc Hons
ObjectivesTo provide the pathophysiological knowledge that underpins complementary therapies To provide the scientific knowledge to underpin professional skills To meet the educational, and academic requirements of students interested in expanding previous knowledge and/or providing knowledge that can support further study in complementary medicine
Entry requirementsThis programme is aimed at students who already have recognised complementary therapy training. It is aimed at those who wish to study the theoretical perspectives underpinning their practice in order to consolidate that knowledge to gain overall understanding of complementary therapies, within modern health care, to further their practice opportunities.
Academic titleHealth Sciences for Complementary Therapies, BSc Hons
Course descriptionYear 1
-Introduction to Complementary Therapies
-Academic Skills
-Anatomy and Physiology
-Concepts of Health
-Basic Chemistry for Life Sciences
-Understanding Quantitative Data
-Basic Skills for ComplementaryTherapy Practitioners
Year 2
-Research Methods
-Business Studies and Ethics
-Managing the Therapeutic Relationship
-Clinical Massage
-Science and Art of Aromatherapy
-Work-Based Learning
Year 3
-Synoptic Project
-Neurobiology and Genetics
-Influences of Mind-Body Therapies on Health
-Pathophysiology
-Work-Based Learning
Career options
Private business, health and fitness suites, National Health Service, and management opportunitie