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 online lectures and online clinical workshops. Here you’ll learn crucial case-taking, reflection, communication and treatment skills.
In your second semester you’ll begin your clinical workshops where you will first observe an experienced homeopathic clinician taking cases, before progressing to active case-taking, prescribing and case management. You’ll also begin supervision with an external supervisor which will continue until the end of your second year.
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.
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.
Here you will 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
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.
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.
Our 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 new approaches, clinical skills and the specialised treatment of specific diseases. You will continue and increase your time in the clinical workshops.
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 continue online clinical workshops and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.