This course is specifically designed to meet the needs of practitioners of homeopathy who wish to further their knowledge and skills in a number of areas, including homeopathic research, reflective practice, education and homeopathic methodologies. It also offers the opportunity to substantially develop existing professional practice interests through a student initiated study and also by means of the Dissertation.
It provides a forum for homeopaths around the world to share knowledge and experience and debate methodological and contemporary issues in homeopathy within a collaborative, on-line learning community.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Current membership of an approved homeopathy register.
A recognised British honours degree of 2.2 or above, or its equivalent.
English language and writing skills at GCSE English or IELTS 6.5

Applicants with clinical experience and non-degree level qualifications will be seriously considered.

Course Content

The course consists of 9 modules in total that are normally taken part-time over 3 years with the following modules in each of those years.
Year 1:
Research which includes governance/ethics, philosophy of science and research methods. It covers all basic methodology but particularly asks that we consider issues in homeopathic research
Deconstructing Practice  is about challenging the 'myths' in homeopathy and looking at what they are based on. We also try to distinguish between rhetoric and reality in homeopathic knowledge. This may feel uncomfortable for some because it asks us to critically reflect upon our knowledge base
Developing practice builds on the critical reasoning in healthcare and asks the students to identify ways in which we can make a positive contribution to the knowledge base. In this module the students work together to actually construct rather than deconstruct. 
Year 2 has one compulsory module (Advancing Homeopathy Practice) plus a choice of 2 out of a number of other modules: , Inspiring Education, a Student Initiated Module (SIM), Perspectives in Integrated Health, Therapeutic Relationships, Research and Ethics Governance, Applying Methods in Health Research. Therapeutic Relationships asks students to critically evaluate the conceptual and evidence-based framework of the ‘therapeutic relationship’ in order to critically reflect on the current status of this within homeopathic practice; Inspiring Education provides the intending and existing teacher of homeopathy with a forum to debate and discuss the contemporary issues, policy and initiatives which are constantly emerging both nationally and internationally within homeopathy; the Student Initiated Module allows students to undertake a negotiated project within a framework, which supports, facilitates and evaluates their own practice development process; Research , Ethics and Governance  aims to facilitate progression from theory to practice in research within a clear ethical framework. It acts as a bridging module between the theoretical study of research and governance to the conduct of an approved empirical research project.  Advancing Homeopathy Practice facilitates the  development of students’ skills and knowledge base in relation to the practice of homeopathy, allowing an exploration and critical discernment of the methods/methodologies which underpin their own practice.  Perspectives on Integrated Health  examines the both philosophical and practical implications of the provision of an integrated healthcare system or service. A through examination of working models and exploration of contemporary debate will take place when students will critically analyse the meaning, challenges and benefits of integrated healthcare.Applying Methods in Health Research  aims to build upon knowledge and skills obtained in  Introduction to Postgraduate Research to focus in an in-depth manner on methods specifically used in health and health service research.  
Year 3
Triple module dissertation allows for in-depth study and research into a particular area of interest. The topic is negotiated with a tutor and the project is fully supervised

Course at a Glance

Year 1

Introduction to Postgraduate Research
Deconstructing Practice (Semester 1)
Developing Practice (Semester 2)

Year 2

Advancing Homeopathy Practice
and 2 options from:
Applying Methods in Healthcare Research
Inspiring Education
Research, Ethics and Governance
Perspectives on Integrated Healthcare
Therapeutic Relationships
Student Initiated Module.

Year 3

Dissertation

Assessment:

Depending on choice of optional modules, assessment will include: Essays, critical reflective account, written reports, project work, presentation of research proposal, development of survey questionnaire, development of teaching materials, summary of recommendations for clinical practice, participation in a mock ethics committee. dissertation of 20,000 words.

Learning Environment:

The course is delivered by e-learning and is therefore potentially accessible to homeopaths in all parts of the world. It utilises www (web) technology to deliver multimedia teaching materials and includes live interactive sessions on a regular basis. On-line activities are supported by e-mail contact with tutors and peer groups, message boarding and scheduled live personal tutorials.
The course will be conducted in spoken and written English. It offers postgraduate education for career development and continuing professional development.

Careers:

A course module that will help you plan your career is available as a free choice module (called an elective), which you can study as part of your degree programme.

Fees and Finance

The standard fee for this course will be: £500 per module

For further information including the availability of bursaries/scholarships or student financial support please view our Fees and Finance pages.