Faculty of

WELLPARKLeading Natural Therapies

Naturopathy

Level 7, 360 CreditsFull time for 3 yearsPart time within 7 consecutive years (note: Part-time not always offered)Commences February

*All courses are run subject to numbers

Wellpark College is proud to offer New Zealand’s first degree in Naturopathy. This comprehensive degree provides depth in naturopathy and medical sciences to well prepare you for integrative practice. In the first two years of study you will gain an extensive knowledge in a variety of health sciences including anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology and physical health assessment.

A wide range of natural therapies are studied ,inincluding nutrition and herbal medicine, all from a sound evidence base while retaining holistic philosophy. You are trained to review laboratory tests and other assessment and diagnostic tools and in your last year all of your learning is brought together in the safe environs of the Prema Clinic, where you conduct supervised one-to-one sessions with clients. Part of your professional development includes a course on managing a complementary therapies practice.

Accreditation

Graduates can apply for registration with the Natural Health Council (NZ). Practitioners can become members of NZ Association of Medical Herbalists, Naturopaths of New Zealand, the New Zealand Society of Naturopaths and the Australian Natural Therapists Association, and NZAMH (New Zealand Association of Medical Herbalists).

Career OpportunitiesThe Wellpark Diploma will provide you with the skills to embark on a variety of rewarding careers:

• naturopathic practitioner in private practice or within an integrated medical practice.

• corporate or company naturopath, or sales or marketing role.

• advisor to a health product company.• consultant to a health shop or

pharmacy.• teaching or community education.• health retreats• with other professional training in social

work or nursing.

Student Success

‘Studying at Wellpark College has been a fulfilling journey on so many levels, both professional and personal. My studies at Wellpark have encouraged me to approach health from a variety of angles; physical, emotional and spiritual. Most importantly, the study of naturopathy has taught me a lot about my own health. I now understand my own body better and the wisdom to respond with love and acceptance.’

Amyria Taylor Practice Manager at the

Milford Health Clinic

Entry Criteria To be accepted on to the Wellpark College Bachelor of Naturopathy Programme, you must meet the following entry criteria.

• Be 18 years of age prior to commencing your programme.

• Have no communicable diseases, physical or psychological impairments which may adversely affect your ability to undertake a course of study or work with people in a clinical setting.

• Students enrolling for a complete qualification must submit a short essay of no more than one A4 page with their application. They should clearly state their reasons for wanting to study in the programme and work in the profession.

Naturopathy is a natural approach to health and wellbeing. It recognises the integrity of the whole person and empowers clients to make new life choices that lead to better health and wellbeing. This is based on the principles of healing: first do no harm, the healing power of nature, identify and treat the cause, heal the whole person, the naturopath as teacher, and prevention is the best cure.

Bachelor of Naturopathic and Herbal MedicineNZQA Accredited

version 160922

4 credits must be in writing. These literacy credits must be selected from a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit standards, and

• A minimum of 12 credits at NQF level 2 or higher in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Science or

• Equivalent secondary school qualifications.

Mature Entry - Following a successful interview process, applicants 20 years of age and over will be admitted to the programme but will be required to undertake extra study during the first year (or study prior to enrolment) if they are inadequately prepared for science subjects.

Candidates should consider that they will be studying at tertiary level and need to be able to plan academic studies, study independently, structure ideas, complete assessment work on time and have good verbal and written communication skills.

Wellpark College subscribes to the principles of human rights and equal opportunity in education and the Human Rights Act. No individual will be assessed for entry on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, country of origin, religion or race.

All students must have a current first aid before commencing the clinical component of the programme.

English language requirements - all students must demonstrate competence in written and spoken English. The College has increased its requirement for English proficiency.

Students whose first language is neither English nor Maori shall provide IELTS results (academic) with a minimum band score of 6.5 overall and not less than 6 in each band or evidence of a comparable level of proficiency in written and spoken English.

International students please refer to the international students page of our website or contact the Enrolment Advisor at enrolmentadvisor@wellpark.co.nz.

Admission and SelectionStudents must have passed NCEA Level 2 or the equivalent level, with a pass in biology and chemistry. NB: For those successful candidates who have not met these requirements, alternative pathways will be offered to allow them to reach the level required.

Applicants under 20 years of age (minimum entry age 18 years) - a minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), including a minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from the approved NZQA subject list. A further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the NQF or approved subjects, and

• A minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics on the NQF, and

• A minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher on the NQF in English or Maori, 4 credits must be in reading and

• Students will undergo an interview with the Naturopathy Faculty to confirm their eligibility and suitability to enter the programme. Students will be selected on the basis of their likelihood to succeed with their studies. Interviews will be conducted with all prospective students to gauge if their situation and circumstances will allow them to achieve successful study outcomes. The Faculty has the discretionary right to decline a student a place if they think she/he is ineligible and/or unsuitable or will be unlikely to succeed with their studies.

Applications for entry should be submitted by December. Those who are chosen to undergo the interview process will be informed soon after application. We encourage all who are considering enrolling to attend an open evening in which the programme is explained in detail and questions answered. A further meeting with Student Liaison can be made if necessary, to seek advice and guidance. We also encourage those wishing to enrol to submit their applications early as places are limited.

Programme DetailsFull Time Programme

NATUROPATHY DEGREEStudy Period Approx Hrs Per

Annum (including class time and self

directed study)

Bachelor in Naturopathy (Year 1)3 Years

1200Bachelor in Naturopathy (Year 2) 1200Bachelor in Naturopathy (Year 3) 1200

Full-time fees apply to students enrolled in a full-time programme. Full-time students must be enrolled to a minimum of 0.8 EFTS. Domestic fees apply to New Zealand Citizens, New Zealand Permanent Residents and Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents, living in New Zealand. All other students are considered international.

Part-Time ProgrammePart-time fees apply to students enrolled in a qualification totalling less than 0.8 EFTS. Please ask Student Liaison for further details regarding fees for individual courses.

For further information visit our website on www.wellpark.co.nz, or phone +64 (9) 360 0560.