There are so many reasons to choose to study with us here at the NSW School of Natural Medicine, Australia. For instance our study options are Austudy Approved, we have the perfect natural setting for studying natural medicine and our staff are dedicated to helping students achieve their professional goals.

Location

The School has been described as having the most idyllic location of any naturopathic college in Australia. It is situated in a beautiful rural valley just five minutes from the town centre of Coffs Harbour. The lecture rooms look over several acres of gardens containing many trees and a large walled herb garden.

Coffs Harbour is a picturesque city located on the north coast of NSW, Australia. Almost mid-way between the capital cities of Sydney and Brisbane. It is where the Great Dividing Range meets the Pacific Ocean. Sydney can be reached in one hour by plane from Coffs Harbour’s airport.

We have one of the best climates in Australia with more hours of sunlight than areas to the south and less humidity than areas to the north. There is a back drop of National Parks and Sub-tropical forests for you to explore, as well as uncrowded beaches and the wonders of a Marine Reserve.

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Educational Standards

The education offered at the School is of the highest standard, with one of the most comprehensive naturopathic programmes in Australia. Smaller class sizes allow for close interaction between teachers and students and there are excellent facilities for students.

Natural Therapies Library

Students are encouraged to browse through our extensive library, which contains both traditional texts and up-to-date references. Our wide range of books are categorised into subject topics including Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Homoeopathy, Body Work, Medical Sciences, as well as general interest topics such as Disease, Pregnancy and Childbirth and Healthy Recipe Books.

Internet Access

Computer facilities are available for student use, as well as free access to the internet. Students are encouraged to make use of the wide range of natural therapies software that is available, including RADAR, CARA and MACREP Homoeopathic programmes, Hyper Health and many other programmes for Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition and Herbal Medicine. The free internet access that is offered also allows students to access the most recent research information.

Dispensary

The School’s well-equipped Dispensary is our pride and joy, containing hundreds of fluid herbal extracts, Homoeopathic Remedies and Bach Flower Remedies. Our Dispensary stocks a very wide range of ‘Practitioner-Only’ supplements that are available at very competitive prices.

Flexibility

Courses at the School operate under an Open University style system, giving students flexibility in planning their study to suit their lifestyle. A wide variety of courses are offered, including Advanced Diploma and Diploma courses for professional qualifications and courses for general interest or personal growth.

To assist students who have work commitments, lectures are held wherever possible in the evenings or at weekends. It is recommended that prospective students make an appointment with the Registrar who will assist in planning an individual study programme.

Professional Training Clinics

Our professional training clinics provide students with invaluable experience treating patients under the supervision of experienced practitioners. Clinical training is an integral part of professional training. Members of the public also benefit from access to natural health care at a substantially lower cost than normal.

A number of the School’s lecturers participate in supervision of the clinics, giving students exposure to many differing practitioner styles. Video-taping naturopathic and homoeopathic consultations with the patient’s consent also allows students to review their clinical techniques and improve their relationships with patients. These clinics are also available for external students.

Degree Options - University Articulation

For those students who are interested in post graduate studies, articulation to a Bachelor degree through a choice of two Australian universities, both well recognised locally and internationally, is available.

Students enrolled in, or having completed any of the School’s Advanced Diploma courses are eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), the units required for the degree are undertaken by distance education.

Accommodation

Whilst the School does not offer residential facilities, full board is available at student accommodation houses within easy walking distance of the School.
Details of these can be provided upon request. There are also a variety of accommodation options in Coffs Harbour, including shared flats and houses.