Current Recognised Courses
Programs of study eligible for recognition with the NHAA must lead to the award of a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Naturopathy or Western Herbal Medicine.
The following education providers currently run courses recognised by the NHAA:
Torrens University
Campuses: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne. Go to the Torrens University website for more details.
o Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
o Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)
Southern Cross University
Campuses: Gold Coast, Lismore. Go to Southern Cross University website for more course details.
o Master of Naturopathic Medicine
Endeavour College of Natural Health
Campuses: Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney. Go to the Endeavour College of Natural Health website for course details.
o Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
Historically Recognised Courses
The following education providers have run courses previously recognised by the NHAA. Advanced Diplomas and Diplomas are an important part of the legacy of naturopathic and herbal medicine education. If you completed a course prior to 2018, these programs were comprehensive and included a lengthy clinical supervision segment and are in line with the NHAA highest education standards.
If you enrolled during the date period listed and completed the qualification listed, you can apply for membership to the NHAA.
If your qualification is more than twelve months old, you will also need to supply evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Recency of practice will also be considered if you are applying for membership.
If you are unsure if your qualification was recognised or if you have any questions, please contact the NHAA office.
Adelaide Training College of Complementary Medicine
o Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine: 18 May 2001 – 1 Nov 2006
o Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: 18 May 2001 – 1 Nov 2006
Athene College of Traditional Medicine
o Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine: 10 May 1999 – Jun 2008
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
o Advanced Diploma of Botanic Medicine: 6 Dec 1995 – 31 Dec 2009
o Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine: 6 Dec 1995 – 31 Dec 2009, Feb 2011 – Oct 2014
o Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: 6 Dec 1995 – 31 Dec 2009, Feb 2011 – Oct 2014
o Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine: Feb 2011 – Dec 2018
o Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: Feb 2011 – Dec 2018
(If you completed a 2010 course, please contact the NHAA office)
Australian College of Natural Medicine
o Advanced Diploma Western Herbal Medicine: Jan 2005 – Jun 2008
o Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine): Jan 2005 – Jun 2008
o Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: Jan 2005 – Jun 2008
o Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy): Jan 2005 – Jun 2008
Australian College of Phytotherapy
o Graduate Diploma Health Science (Herbal Medicine): 26 May 2000 – Dec 2005
Australian Institute of Applied Sciences
o Advanced Diploma Herbal Medicine: 31 Mar 2006 – 31 Mar 2009
o Advanced Diploma Naturopathy: 31 Mar 2006 – 31 Mar 2009
o Bachelor of Health Science Naturopathy: 31 Mar 2006 – 31 Mar 2009
o Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine: May 2009 – Dec 2018
o Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: May 2009 – Dec 2018
Australian Institute of Higher and Further Education
o Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine: Oct 2013-Dec 2018
o Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: Oct 2013-Dec 2018
Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine
o Advanced Diploma Western Herbal Medicine: Nov 2006 – Oct 2013
Endeavour College of Natural Health
o Advanced Diploma Western Herbal Medicine: Jan 2005 – Jun 2008
o Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine): Jan 2005 – Feb 2011
o Advanced Diploma Naturopathy: Jan 2005 – Jun 2008
o Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy): Jan 2005 – Oct 2010
Gracegrove College
o Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
(If you completed a course prior to December 2004, please contact the NHAA office)
National College of Traditional Medicine
o Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine
(If you completed a course prior to December 2005, please contact the NHAA office).
Nature Care College
o Advanced Diploma of Botanic Medicine: Dec 1995 – May 2012
o Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine: Dec 1995 – May 2012
o Bachelor of Western Herbal Medicine: Dec 2004 – May 2012
o Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: Dec 2004 – May 2012
o Bachelor of Naturopathy: Dec 2004 – May 2012
o Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine: May 2012 – Dec 2015
o Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: May 2012 – Dec 2015
Perth Academy of Natural Therapies
o Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Naturopathy): Dec 1999 – May 2006
South Australian Health Education Centre
o Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: Oct 2006 – Oct 2009
Southern Cross Herbal School
o Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine: Jul 1991 – Dec 2006
o Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine: Jul 1991 – Dec 2006
o Advanced Diploma Naturopathy: Jul 1991 – Dec 2006
(If you completed a course after 2010, please contact the NHAA office)
Southern Cross University
o Bachelor of Naturopathy: Dec 2006 – Jan 2011
(If you completed a course prior to December 2006, please contact the NHAA office)
Southern School of Natural Therapies
o Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy): Jun 2005 – May 2012
(If you completed a course prior to June 2005, please contact the NHAA office)
University of New England
o Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine (Post Grad): Dec 2005 – Oct 2012
o Master of Health Science (Herbal Medicine)
o Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Herbal Medicine)
(Please contact the office for more information if you completed one of these courses).
University of Western Sydney
o Bachelor of Applied Science (Naturopathic Studies) combined with 4640 Graduate Diploma
of Naturopathy: Jan 2008 – Jan 2012
(If you completed a course prior to December 2004, please contact the NHAA office)
WEA Hunter
o Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine: Oct 2005 – Oct 2012
o Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: Oct 2005 – Oct 2012
o Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine: Oct 2005 – Dec 2018
o Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy: Oct 2005 – Dec 2018