MSci/BSc Complementary Medicine
UCAS codes
MSci: B301
BSc: B255
BSc with Foundation: B300
The principles and philosophies of mind-body medicine and energy concepts underpin this course’s approach to complementary medicine. These principles, together with practice and research that is currently taking place worldwide, provide the basis for this professional entry course, which is aimed at those seeking a career in or developing their existing practice in complementary medicine.
It provides a practice-oriented education, based on therapeutic approaches combining touch and holistic thinking. This includes aromatherapy, shiatsu and therapeutic massage. On successful completion of the appropriate modules graduates can apply for membership and insurance to practice with the relevant professional bodies.
Our focus is on the education of competent and professional scholar practitioners who have the skills of critical thinking combined with mindfulness. We want to encourage your participation in the wider complementary medicine community, engaging in the debates and issues that impact on all professional relationships.
Course content
The course is structured to support your intellectual, professional and practical skills development. Much of this is achieved through the use of themes that run through the modules and across levels. So in addition to the specific knowledge and skills required in the touch-based complementary therapies the course integrates clinical skills development, health sciences, personal and professional development, and research skills. Your development as a scholar practitioner comes together in the University’s innovative Polyclinic where, under the guidance of experienced clinic tutors, your learning from the various aspects of the course is integrated.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Anatomy and Physiology; Clinical Therapeutics 1; Perspectives in Complementary Medicine; Principles and Practice of Aromatherapy; Shiatsu and Qigong Techniques; Therapeutic Massage; The Therapeutic Relationship
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Clinical Therapeutics 2; Developing the Therapeutic Relationship; Pathophysiology; Research Methods in Complementary Medicine; Shiatsu Diagnostics; Therapeutic Aromatherapy
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Clinical Therapeutics 3; Differential Diagnosis; Dissertation; Health and the Environment; Refining the Therapeutic Relationship; Shiatsu Therapeutics; Starting your Practice
Year 4 (Credit Level 7) MHSc*
Subject to personal choice and progression requirements: Clinical Reasoning; Health & Wellbeing; Mindfulness; Researching Contemporary Issues in Complementary Medicine
Length of course
MSci: four-year, full-time; five-year, full-time with Foundation; five to eight years, part-time.
BSc: three-year, full-time; four-year, full-time with Foundation; four to six years, part-time.
The clinic operates between September and mid-August and clinical attendance may be required during holiday periods. Many modules or parts thereof are available as short courses.
Location
Central London (Cavendish)
Typical offer for September 2010
A Levels - CCD to include CC in Science subjects
International Baccalaureate - 26 points to include a minimum of 5 in two Higher Level Science subjects
BTEC National Diploma/Certificate - MMP/DM in Science
Download the undergraduate prospectus
Fees 2009/2010
Full-time UK/EU fee - 3,250
Full-time Overseas fee - 9,830
Part-time UK/EU fee:
per clinical/practical module - 540
per non-clinical module - 425
per double module (30 credits) - 850
Part-time Overseas fee:
per module - 1,225
per double module (30 credits) - 2,500
Further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries
Course Team
Liz Hawkins, Complementary Therapies Course Leader
For any enquiries about admissions please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7911 5883
Fax: +44 (0)20 7911 5079
E-mail: cav-admissions@westminster.ac.uk