Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle)

• Interpret evidence-based clinical-decision making frameworks appropriate for contemporary health and lifestyle contexts
• Use initiative and problem-solving skills to respond creatively to intellectual, professional, environmental and social challenges
• Understand and function within applicable professional competencies, scope of practice, codes of conduct, codes of ethics, laws and policies
• Demonstrate broad and coherent understanding of health and lifestyle philosophies, theories and frameworks in applicable professional contexts
• Demonstrate a body of knowledge and skills derived from the physical, biological, behavioural, clinical and social sciences
• Use reflection to guide professional development and to be a self-directed and life-long learner
• Demonstrate and apply well-developed verbal and written communication skills applicable to diverse settings with high academic and professional integrity
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse range of individuals, groups and interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrate respect and responsiveness to socio-cultural preferences, needs and values of individuals and groups in diverse settings
• Display social responsibility to others in the community and within the broader healthcare setting

This course provides a direct pathway into the Master of Naturopathic Medicine, which enables graduates to practice as a Clinical Naturopath. As a clinical naturopath, graduates will be qualified to work in private practice, as well as a range of integrative and acute healthcare settings, such as aged care, palliative care, an emergency department or an integrative health clinic.

In addition to careers in clinical naturopathic medicine, students will be well-prepared for diverse roles working within health care teams (as an allied health assistant, health/lifestyle coach or care coordinator), community teams (as a health promotion officer, community development officer, or project officer), or independently (as a health/lifestyle consultant, or health communicator/writer).