Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Complementary Healthcare - with Practitioner Status] From Cardiff Metropolitan University

N?o other undergraduate programme in the UK offers students the opportunity to study at degree level and gain three professional qualifications, at the highest level, in massage (MTI); clinical aromatherapy (IFPA), and reflexology (AoR).

On B.Sc. in Complementary Healthcare (with Practitioner Status) at Cardiff Metropolitan University this clinical experience together with employability and entrepreneurship skills and an understanding of the evidence base will equip you well to follow a rewarding and fulfilling career in the field of complementary healthcare.

Clinical modules are delivered by specialist lecturers who are all experienced practicing therapists, whilst other lecturers from the School of Sport and Health Sciences teach their specialisms in the wide range of supporting academic modules. As evidence based practice is integral to the programme, students employ their research skills within their case studies for each therapeutic discipline.

Whether leaving school or college with a desire to work in a caring profession or a practitioner wishing to enhance and deepen your skills with a strong evidence based focus within a university setting, this programme provides an ideal progression pathway. The programme also attracts individuals who have experienced or witnessed the benefits of complementary healthcare treatments and wish to train to practice themselves - as a supplement to, or complete change in career.

Employability & Entrepreneurship:

Students are not only prepared for future employment as a sole trader but there is also focus on vital employability skills, essential in todayÕs competitive job market. After graduation students have continued support from the universityÕs Careers Service and Centre for Entrepreneurship and often return as guest speakers to inform and inspire current students.Ê

Careers:Ê

The complementary healthcare team maintains contact with therapists and graduates after they have completed their study, offering current students the opportunity to work with and learn from professionals working in the field. Most of our graduates are working in private practice as self-employed practitioners, who have set up their own businesses, for example:Ê

• Cotswold Complementary Therapies (Gloucestershire)Ê
• Hi Therapies (Bournemouth)Ê
• Holistic House (Cardiff)Ê
• The Wellbeing Centre (Pontyclun)Ê