Clinical Herbalism (Full-time) (Hons) Lincoln College

Overview

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.

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

The Clinical Herbalism (Hons) degree programme from Lincoln College 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. It is expected that students complete between 20 and 30 hours of additional independent study per week.

Year One of the course requires 90 hours of clinical training, (achieved during term time, either one day per fortnight or in blocks).

Year Two requires 190 hours and Year Three requires 210 hours (roughly one day per week or the equivalent) of clinical training. There are a variety of ways in which this attendance can be achieved.

Progression

The successful completion of BSc (Hons) Clinical Herbalism provides graduates with the qualifications that may enable them to set up in professional practice as an herbal medicine practitioner. There may also be broader employment opportunities in the health and manufacturing industries. Graduates may also continue their studies at postgraduate level.