Western Herbal Medicine Careers

Drawing on traditional wisdom that dates to the earliest days of healing ourselves, Western Herbal Medicine careers are rewarding, interesting and varied. Harnessing the positive power of our planet’s plant life in different ways is at the core of Western Herbal Medicine jobs, whether you’re operating in a lab or on the frontline as a practitioner.

Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner

Set up your own practice, using a holistic approach to health care in service to others.

Based in the history and philosophy of herbal practice dating back thousands of years, your role as a Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner takes an evidence-based approach to help people overcome illness and disease. You can operate in private practice, as part of a health retreat or in conjunction with other healthcare workers.

What does a Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner do?

Formulate herbal prescriptions using medicinal plants from around the world
Work with different prescription forms, such as lotions and infusions
Determine the most effective treatments for various illnesses
Follow up with patients for after-treatment or further care

Product Developer

Collaborate with fellow experts to design and distribute products that improve people’s lifestyles.

Western Herbal product development consists of creating natural health products across a variety of markets. You can join a team in creating goods in a natural health company, launch your own line of health-boosting products, or even take a role in creating herbal preparations for other practitioners to use with their clients.

What does a Product Developer do?

Experiment with different herbal mixtures to determine peak effectiveness
Brand and market preparations for the general public or other practitioners
Research competitor offerings to continually improve products
Contribute to the field’s general body of knowledge

Industry Trainer

Help other would-be herbalists master their skills by passing on your wisdom.

As an Industry Trainer, you will take the lead in ensuring the next generation have the right tools, skills and approach to maintain standards in quality of care and practice. Being an educator is a rewarding way to add value to people's lives – both your students and their future clients.

What does an Industry Trainer do?

Share expertise and skills in an accessible way
Craft lesson plans to ensure true understanding
Provide feedback and support to students
Broaden the reach of the discipline throughout the community

Explore Health Courses

Diploma of Health Science
Learn the foundations of how the human body functions and choose from a broad range of electives used in healthcare professions.
CRICOS 099640E
Full time Part time

Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Online

Online On campus

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Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)
Understand the history and philosophy of herbal practice and formulate herbal prescriptions using medicinal plants from around the world.
CRICOS 099641D
Full time Part time

Sydney Melbourne Brisbane

On campus Blended

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Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
This degree develops your knowledge in using natural remedies to help the body heal itself.
CRICOS 099643B
Full time Part time

Sydney Melbourne Brisbane

On campus Blended

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