BSc (Hons) in Complementary Healthcare Top-up Year

This top-up year builds on the knowledge and skills gained in previous studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of complementary healthcare practices. Students will learn about a range of holistic therapies, including reflexology, aromatherapy, and massage. The course will also cover topics such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and psychology, providing students with a broad foundation in complementary healthcare. The course is designed to prepare students for a career in the field, with opportunities for practical experience and professional development. Graduates of this course will be well-equipped to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and spas.

Additional Information

Students who complete this course can progress onto further studies such as an MSc in Complementary Healthcare or become qualified healthcare practitioners. The course is designed for students who have completed a related undergraduate degree and want to specialize in complementary healthcare.

Discover the Unique Opportunities at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and spas. The university has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education in the field of complementary healthcare, with experienced lecturers who are experts in their fields. The campus is located in Cardiff, a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and plenty of opportunities for students to gain practical experience.

An important element of this top-up year is the development of professional skills and the broadening of experience provided by the work-based learning modules.

The placement element offers the opportunity to work in a range of environments, several of them in clinical settings, whilst the university clinic allows students to experience all aspects of running a multi-disciplinary clinic.

These experiences mean that our graduates can compete very favourably in the job market. Former students have been offered employment as a result of their placement or to set up their own clinics offering employment to other graduates, whilst others have established themselves as sole trader therapists.

There is also the opportunity to continue your studies to the Master’s level and beyond via, for example, the Masters in Research Methods (MRes) programme at Cardiff Met. This allows students to extend their research project on an aspect of complementary healthcare.

Minimum three A levels. No specific subjects are required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is considered a third subject.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.