西方草药已经被许多文化实践了数千年，并且源于欧洲和英美传统。当代西方草药（WHM）的从业者了解草药实践的历史和哲学，并受过训练，可以使用世界各地的药用植物制定个性化的草药处方。采取基于证据的实践方法，将研究和科学证据纳入规定的决策中。
The Bachelor of Health Science in Western Herbal Medicine offers specialised knowledge and application of Western Herbal Medicine, as well as a foundational understanding of nutrition. Learn to formulate herbal prescriptions using medicinal plants from around the world and how to consult with clients.During your studies, you will learn about biomedical health science including pathophysiology, clinical assessment and pharmacology. You will learn the profile of over 150 herbal medicines from around the world, herbal pharmacognosy, synergy, quality and sustainability issues affecting prescribing decisions. Student practitioners learn to provide basic diet and lifestyle advice to optimise health outcomes. Work-Integrated Learning and Clinical Practicum require compulsory on campus attendance and are embedded throughout the course. You will gain hands-on experience at The Practice Wellbeing Centre, consulting with members of the public, under the guidance of experienced Western herbal medicine practitioners. Your study as a Western Herbal Medicine practitioner prepares you for a career in private practice and your skills are transferrable to community health settings and technical roles in the growing complementary medicine industry.Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning<br>Explore herbal history, philosophy and principles of practice.<br>Discover the role of research and evidence in determining the most effective treatments.<br>Learn the innate properties of herbs and herbal pharmacology.<br>Work with the different forms of herbal medicines, such as liquid extracts, infusions and external preparations like ointments and lotions.<br>This course has a requirement of 460 hours of work-integrated learning.