Overview

Healthcare practitioners face ever more challenges that require new and innovative approaches to addressing the healthcare needs of 21st century clients; increasingly, additional or alternative methods of care, such as complementary therapies, are being considered.

In this Integrative Healthcare at The University of the Highlands and Islands course, you will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of complementary therapies, research and healthcare, while enhancing your analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. A critical awareness of current issues and developments in complementary therapies will also form part of the programme. Throughout the degree, there is an emphasis on the wide range of diverse and complex perspectives of health, particularly social policy, ethics, the law, politics, physiology and sociology.

Special features

The only integrative healthcare degree offered in Scotland

A range of options allow you to specialise in areas of particular interest to you

You will learn clinical skills and undertake treatments in evidence-based therapy clinics

The fully online flexible study methods in years three and four will allow you to work around personal and work commitments

You can study individual modules for professional development (CPD)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical reflexology

Seated acupressure massage

Extending practice

Hand reflexology and self-management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Health Sciences Occupational Health and Safety View 604 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 Scottish Highers at Grade C or above, OR

2 A levels at Grade C or above

For both of the above, Biology, Chemistry or English is preferred but not essential

Alternatively, Access to Integrative Healthcare and Therapies SCQF level 5/6, OR

NC Wellness Therapies SCQF level 6, OR

SVQ 3 Beauty Therapy SCQF level 6, OR

Beauty and Aesthetic Therapies SCQF level 6, OR

City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma Complementary Therapies SCQF level 6, OR

Essential Massage Skills: Integrative Healthcare, Soft Tissue and Sports Therapy SCQF Level 5/6, OR

Other appropriate SCQF level 5/6 qualifications will be considered

You may be required to attend an interview

Mature applicants without the formal qualifications listed above will also be considered on an individual basis

Tuition Fee

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International

15996 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15996 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year

Living costs for Inverness

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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