In your first year you’ll gain a vital foundation in homeopathic principles, philosophies and approaches. Core to the syllabus is the Materia Medica, the collected body of knowledge on homeopathic remedies. You’ll also get to grips with the medical sciences and integrate knowledge of the body and all its systems with your learning from the homeopathic syllabus.

You’ll have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge in a practical way and to gain the skills you need to become a professional homeopath through classroom-based clinical training. Here you’ll learn crucial case-taking, reflection, communication and treatment skills.

In your second semester you’ll observe an experienced homeopathic clinician taking cases, before progressing to active case-taking, prescribing and case management under the supervision of the attending clinician.You’ll also begin supervision with an external supervisor which will continue until the end of your second year.

Module: Homeopathic Philosophy

You’ll explore the history of homeopathy – from Hahnemann to the present day – and study the philosophy behind it. You’ll also be introduced to the repertory (the homeopath’s index to the symptoms of diseases and their remedies) and begin to learn about case-taking skills.

• History of homeopathy
• Organon
• Concept of Health & Disease
• Law of Similars
• Vital force
• Direction of Cure
• Concept of suppression
• Potency
• Introduction to the repertory
• Classical homeopathy
• Case taking skills
• Case analysis
• Miasmatic theory
• Study skills
• Effective communication skills

Module: Anatomy and Physiology I

Learn all about the body, its organs and its systems, from cells and tissues to the immune and digestive systems and begin to integrate your understanding of homeopathy with a thorough understanding of the human body and how it works.

• Introduction to Anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Organisation of systems
• Cells and tissues
• Circulatory system
• Immune system
• Digestive system
• Liver, pancreas and gall bladder
• Female reproductive system
• Male reproductive system

Module: Materia Medica I

In this module you’ll delve into the Materia Medica, the body of collected knowledge on the origin and properties of the substances used in homeopathy and key to your future professional practice.

• Introduction to remedy personalities and signatures
• Acute and first aid remedies
• In depth study of 20 major remedies
• Hierarchy of symptoms: – Mental/ emotional / general/ physical symptoms
• Cell salts
• Pharmacy/remedy making
• Acute and chronic prescribing
• Keynotes, modalities and aetiology
• Remedy Relationships
• Remedy proving
• Psychological examination of Materia Medica

Module: Clinical Skills and Casework

Through study of methodologies, prescription, case analysis and case taking techniques, along with self-reflection and communication exercises you’ll build the practical skills you need to become a professional homeopath.

• Psychological examination of Materia Medica
• Case analysis and case taking techniques
• Remedy differentiation and comparison
• Therapeutic remedies for common disease patterns
• Appropriate use of methodologies
• Repertory work and analysis
• Developing rapport and communication skills
• Self reflection
• Miasmatic theory
• Remedy reaction and second prescription

Module: Clinical Training I

Here you’ll build the foundations for your future as a homeopathic practitioner, developing case-taking skills, critically analysing real cases, undergoing supervision and learning all about the clinical environment, its ethics and its protocols.

• Induction to clinic environment and protocols
• Code of ethics & Practice
• Developing case taking and observation skills
• Clinical casework analysis
• Self-reflective practice
• Methodology differentiation
• Remedy analysis and selection
• Supervision
• Working and relating to clients
• Critical analysis of casework
• Role play

Your second year will introduce you to integrated homeopathy, our specialist approach to the subject and a blend of both classical and practical homeopathy. Our method includes includes new approaches, clinical skills and the specialised treatment of specific diseases. You will continue and increase your time in the student clinics.

You’ll learn many therapeutic remedies, herbal support remedies and be introduced to other complementary therapies, such as traditional Chinese medicine, Nutrition and flower essences.

Throughout the year, you’ll consolidate your skills for professional practice, including advanced clinical skills, supervision, complex casework, case management, research skills and evolving reflective practice.

You’ll continue supervision with an external supervisor and be required to start building your homeopathic practice. Business skills and practice management will be an additional highlight of this year.

Module: Materia Medica II

In this fascinating module you’ll expand your knowledge of the Materia Medica, building on everything learnt in year one. You’ll study advanced methodology and therapeutic remedies for particular groups of ailments, such as children’s complaints, psychological illnesses and allergies.

• Advanced methodology
• Remedy groups:- snakes, spiders, metals and minerals
• Miasmatic remedies and Nosodes
• Children’s complaints: – Hyperactivity, delayed development, eczema
• Therapeutic remedies for menopause, migraines, allergies, hay fever
• Bowel Nosodes
• Remedy differentiation
• Analysis of major and minor remedies
• Psychological Materia Medica:- Depression, anxiety, grief, hysteria

Module: Clinical Training II

Through study of methodologies, prescription, case analysis and case taking techniques, along with self-reflection and communication exercises you’ll build the practical skills you need to become a professional homeopath.

• Complex prescribing
• Heavy drug pathology
• Advanced interview and case taking skills
• Evaluation and refection of prescriptions
• Use of appropriate methodologies
• Case analysis with critical review
• Patient management
• Business plan and skills
• Practice building and managing a small business
• Transference and boundary issues
• Self-reflection and supervision
• Continuing professional development

Module: Anatomy and Physiology II&III

Continue your journey of understanding the body through extensive study of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the urinary and reproductive systems, alongside learning about sexually transmitted diseases.

• Renal system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Pathology of cardiovascular system
• Infectious diseases and sexually transmitted infections
• Oncology
• Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the skin
• Immune system dysfunction (allergies, auto-immune, immunodeficiency and cancer)

Module: Research Methods

This module will provide you with the tools and skills necessary to understand and apply different research methods and techniques. You’ll also ground the theoretical knowledge you’ve gained throughout the course by exploring the current evidence base for homeopathy.

• Accessing research literature
• Critical reading skills
• Research paradigms and perspectives
• Understanding statistics in research papers
• Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Audit and evaluation
• Ethical issues in research
• Current evidence base for homeopathy

Module: Advanced Materia Medica and Treatment Management

Through this module your knowledge of the Materia Medica and your ability to analyse symptoms and identify treatments will reach new levels as you study complex cases and advanced methodologies. You’ll be equipped with the skills you need to move from student to practising homeopath.

• Advanced methodologies: – Sankaran, Scholten
• Physical Generals
• Sarcodes and Tautopathic remedies
• Organ drainage/mother tinctures
• Research into new remedies and proving’s
• Advanced therapeutic remedies
• Critical appraisal of Materia Medica
• Comparative Materia Medica for complex health disorders
• Reflective practice and patient management
• Advanced case analysis
• Reflection and critical analysis of remedy reaction
• Drug withdrawal techniques
• Nutrition
• Chinese Medicine
• Designing treatment approaches for complex cases and advanced pathology