Graduate Diploma in Health Science
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Health Science at UNE?
This course aims to provide graduate health practitioners with a knowledge of the properties, desired effects and safety issues of western herbal medicines that are commonly prescribed and dispensed by health care professionals.
The variety of, and options for, treatment relevant to a wide range of common conditions encountered by health care professionals and the selection of appropriate and individual treatments, including recommendations on dosage, are examined.
Completion of the award should enable the student to: Critically analyse the current and potential role of herbal medicine in health care
Identify the therapeutic properties of major medicinal herbs, and assess, advise and prescribe appropriate herbal treatment for a range of disorders
Identify and apply the principles of safe manufacture and usage of herbal medicines
Apply advanced concepts of herbal pharmacology
Identify and analyse current issues and challenges applicable to herbal medicine research and practice
Manage a herbal medicine practice including formulating a business plan, marketing, case taking, treatment formulation, dispensing and complying with relevant ethical and legal requirements.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time4 Years Part-time
FEES
Full Fee2007 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipHlthSc |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall hold a professionally recognised health qualification and full practitioner membership of an appropriate professional association approved by the Faculty and either; A degree of a university relevant to the award. OR Satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. Other qualification/s and relevant experience deemed appropriate by the Faculty to provide adequate preparation for candidature |
| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 48 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Approved Majors
Herbal Medicine
| Program of Study | Course cps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Core Unit |
48 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| HS413 | Foundations of Herbal Medicine | 6 | |
| HS417 | Herbal Therapeutics I | 6 | |
| HS424 | Herbal Therapeutics II | 6 | |
| HS429 | Herbal Therapeutics III | 6 | |
| HS432 | Advanced Herbal Therapeutics | 6 | |
| HS437 | Herbal Pharmacy & Advanced Pharmacology | 6 | |
| HS541 | Current Issues in Herbal Medicine Practice | 6 | |
| HS546 | Marketing & Managing a Herbal Medicine Practice | 6 | |
| Total | 48 cps | ||
Course Plans
For candidates studying Part-Time = 24cps per year or 12cps per semester| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS413 | HS424 |
| HS417 | HS429 | |
| 2 | HS432 | HS541 |
| HS437 | HS546 |