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BSc (Hons) Clinical Herbalism Level 6 - Full-Time

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UCAS Details

UCAS Institution Code: L42 UCAS Course Code: B342

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Introduction

The course provides a comprehensive education and training in the principles and practice of clinical herbalism. This incorporates the ‘energetic’ understanding of the cause of illness and the therapeutic actions of medicinal plants as well as the orthodox disciplines of Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Nutrition. It is integrative in approach, linking traditional herbal medicine with modern science and holism.

Our teaching methods include a rich mixture of theoretical study, reflection, the use of intuition and practical experience including professional practice in our on-site Complementary Medicine Clinic. Our aim is to ensure that you become a competent and confident practitioner of clinical herbalism.

The course is delivered by block learning, which means that the attendance requirements for the academic modules are met through eight full three day weekends per year, plus attendance at the Complementary Medicine Clinic for clinical training.

Year One of the course requires 90 hours of clinical training, (achieved during term time, either 1 day per fortnight or in blocks)
Year Two requires 190 hours and Year Three requires 210 hours (roughly 1 day per week or the equivalent). There are a variety of ways in which this attendance can be achieved.

The course is accredited by the EHTPA (the European Herbal and Traditional Practitioners Association) and graduates are eligible to become members of NIMH (the National Institute of Medical Herbalists) or other professional bodies of medical herbalists.

Typical Course Structure

Year 1
Clinical Practice - Introductory
Anatomy & Physiology for Herbal Medicine
Introduction to Herbal Medicine
Pharmacy & Community Practice
History, Philosophy & Evidence

Year 2
Clinical Practice - Intermediate
Pathophysiology for Medical Herbalists
Herbal Therapeutics
Nutrition as Therapy
Research Skills for Herbalists

Year 3
Clinical Practice – Advanced
Independent Study
Advanced Herbal Therapeutics
Preparation for Practice

Entry Requirements
All entrants need sufficient academic grounding to be able to cope with degree-level work. For under 25's this is evidenced by meeting our UCAS points requirement or completion of an Access Course as detailed below. For school-leavers we require a minimum of 72 UCAS Tariff points from the following: GCE A levels and AS Levels BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject Access to HE Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher T Levels. For mature applicants and those over 25, an Access Course is often a good idea for those who have little academic background as well. However we are willing to take wider life and work experience into account where applicants can demonstrate that they have aquired academic skills by other means. Plus: GCSE English - Grade C/4 or above GCSE Maths - Grade C/4 or above EU and International applicants: NARIC confirmed equivalent of 72 UCAS points IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component (if applicable) Equivalent English language qualifications may be acceptable for applicants requiring a visa

Assessment and Progression

Assessment

There are typically 1-2 assessment tasks per module delivered. The assessment methods used throughout the programme include:

Practical assessments e.g. dispensing
Written examinations
Coursework portfolios e.g. portfolio of clinic reports and reflective journals
Written assessments
The programme specification details the assessment strategy for each module, including the relevant task weightings.

Progression

The successful completion of BSc (Hons) Clinical Herbalism will provide you with the qualifications to set up in professional practice as a herbal medicine practitioner.

There are also broader employment opportunities in the health and manufacturing industries and opportunities to progress to postgraduate study.

Fees
Per Academic Year Home students - £7999 International students - £9500 Tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of a student's continuous enrolment. Additional Course Costs: DBS check - £47.80; Tunics for clinic x 2 - approx. £20 each; Diagnostic equipment such as stethoscope and sphygmomanometer - approx. £80; Materials for making a pharmacy preparation - £10 - £30 Compulsory costs other than the materials for the pharmacy preparation can be paid for using the Career Degree Bursary.The scheme allows students to access the remainder of the bursary (up to a maximum value of £500 / £250 per year) for additional optional courses, workshops, professional memberships and resources. There is no cash alternative. Students who wish to access opportunities in excess of the Career Degree Bursary may do so at full cost to themselves. Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional library and printing costs associated with this programme

Study Details
You will study on the Lincoln College Campus for the full duration of the course, completing professional practice in our on-site Complementary Medicine Clinic. There may be options to complete some, but not all, of your clinical practice hours at external training clinics located elsewhere in the UK and Ireland. FULL TIME 3 Years - nine three day weekends in year 1, eight three day weekends in years 2 and 3, plus clinical training Theory work is comprised of the 9 three-day weekends for full-time students per academic year in addition to online study in preparation for the weekends. It is expected that students complete between 20 and 30 hrs of additional independent study per week in order to be successful on this programme. To view our programme module specification for this course please click here: https://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/herbal Attend one of our Lincoln College Career Degree Open Days to find out more about our Degree, HNC and HND courses. To register please click here

Terms and Conditions
This course is validated by the Open University. The validating institution is responsible for awarding the qualification at the end of the programme. Students on validated courses are OfS registered, funded and taught at Lincoln College and it is the responsibility of the College to manage all aspects of this provision. The validating institution maintains an oversight of the programme throughout the academic year and must be satisfied that students are being taught in line with the required academic standards of the awarding institution.

For full details and information of the responsibilities and conditions of study of both Lincoln College and the validating partners please see the T&CS and POLICIES sections which can be found at:

https://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/courses/university-centre-degrees/

Full details of the Open University regulations can be found at:

https://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/important-policies-documents

Following a rigorous process, Lincoln College has been approved by The Open University (OU) to offer higher education programmes leading to Open University validated awards. Lincoln College has designed this programme and has full responsibility for its delivery and assessment. If you complete the programme successfully you will receive your qualification from the Open University. The OU assures itself of the standard and quality of its validated programmes through; the validation and re-validation process, the scrutiny of Lincoln Colleges own quality assurance procedures and the appointment of External Examiners to every OU validated programme. Although you are studying for an OU award, your primary relationship is with Lincoln College and you must follow Lincoln College guidelines and procedures at all times. Any queries, requests or complaints should be made to Lincoln College. Lincoln College are responsible for registering you as a student and will provide you with an induction at the commencement of your programme, which will include advice and guidance on all matters relating to your student life including: academic, financial and personal. For full details of the responsibilities of both Lincoln College and the OU please see The Student’s Guide to Studying on a Programme Validated by The Open University at the following link:

https://www.open.ac.uk/about/validation-partnerships/sites/www.open.ac.uk.about.validation-partnerships/files/files/OU-Handbook-for-Validated-Awards-2020-21.pdf

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