Program Overview

Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine

The Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine is a postgraduate degree that aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in naturopathic medicine. The program is designed for both recent graduates of naturopathic programs and experienced naturopathic practitioners who wish to extend their skills in specialized areas of practice, research, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, integrative healthcare, and evidence-based practice.

Overview

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an established component of Australian healthcare, with a rapidly growing industry worth over A$4.7 billion in Australia and $83 billion globally. The Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine is delivered through the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM), which is an internationally recognized center of excellence and innovation in naturopathic medicine.

Career Outcomes

The Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine enables practitioners to deepen their knowledge, extend their skills, and expand their scope of practice. The qualification may also lead to new career opportunities in the complementary medicines industry, healthcare sector, and academia. It is also a pathway to further postgraduate studies in advanced naturopathic medicine.

Requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine, students must:

• Hold a Bachelor degree in Naturopathic Medicine or equivalent
• Meet the English language requirements, which include an IELTS overall score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band
• Complete the equivalent of 8 single weighted units (96 credit points), comprising 5 core units (60 credit points) and 3 option units (36 credit points)

Course Structure

The program consists of 5 core units and 3 option units, which cover topics such as:

• Critical Perspectives in Naturopathic Philosophy
• Evidence Translation and Implementation in Health Care
• Practice-Based Health Research
• Health Research Project A
• Health Research Project B
• Option units include:
  • Cognition and the Healthy Brain
  • Integrative Mental Health
  • Integrative Gastroenterology
  • Human Microbiome and Health
  • Integrative Women's Health
  • Integrative Reproductive Health
  • Food as Medicine
  • Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis

Fees and Scholarships

The indicative fee for the Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine is $26,000 per year, with a total of $3,250 per unit. Scholarships are available for domestic and international students, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars per year.

Why Study Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University?

Southern Cross University is ranked in the global top 800 universities for Medical and Health, according to the Times Higher Education World Rankings by Subject 2025. The National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine is an internationally recognized center of excellence and innovation in naturopathic medicine, offering expert teaching and course design, innovative courses with a scientific perspective and clinical placement, and developed and taught by leading experts and clinicians.