Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle)

at Southern Cross University

To meet the University’s minimum English Language Proficiency requirement an applicant must satisfy one of the following criteria:

• satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the Recognised Countries (see below), including at least two years between years 7 and 12; or

• completed at least two years (full time equivalent combined secondary and/or tertiary and/or vocational education taught and assessed solely in English, in one of the Recognised Countries; or

• a. the IELTS (academic module) minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.5 in each of the four components: or

• the PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 59 and a minimum score of 59 in each of the four communicative skills; or

• the TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 79 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 20 listening, 19 reading, 24 writing, and 20 speaking; or

• successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes 3 program at SCU College.

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Overall Score or equivalent    6.5

Tuition Fees

Fees for the whole year is $28,800

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).