BSc Health Sciences: Naturopathy

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University of Westminster

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• Objectives
  This course provides a practice-orientated education and training in naturopathy in preparation for private practice or as a member of a healthcare team, by developing an understanding of health and disease and of patient-centred approaches to clinical work. It attracts those aiming for a career as a naturopath as well as practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in naturopathic approaches to healthcare.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements Minimum of two A2 levels, including biology, at grade C or a minimum of CC in Vocational A level in science, with mathematics, English and chemistry studied to GCSE or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications will also be considered. You are expected to demonstrate the personal attributes necessary for clinical training as well as analytical capability.
• Academic title
  BSc Health Sciences: Naturopathy
• Course description
  BSc Health Sciences: Naturopathy
  
  Programme
  
  Credit Level 4
  
  -Biological Chemistry
  -Complementary Therapies
  -Living Anatomy
  -Personal and Professional Development
  -Physiology
  -Prescribing Therapies (clinic)
  -Principles and Practice of Naturopathy (clinic)
  -Therapeutic Massage (clinic)
  
  Credit Level 5
  
  -Applied Pathophysiology
  -Diagnostic Techniques in Naturopathy
  -Dietetics and Dietary Therapy
  -Integrated Physiology
  -Methods of Research in Complementary Medicine
  -Naturopathic Approaches to Dietary Therapy
  -Naturopathic Skills (clinic)
  -Patient-Centred Communication
  
  Credit Level 6
  
  -Clinical Practice in Naturopathy (clinic, double module)
  -Differential Diagnosis
  -Dynamics of Clinical Practice
  -Psychotherapeutics in Naturopathy
  -Research in Practice
  -Starting Your Practice
  Options, choose one from:
  -Environmental Stress
  -Nutrition in Society
  -Shiatsu and Qigong Techniques
  -Starting Your Practice
  -Systems Pathology

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