Becoming a Naturopath
There are several colleges in New Zealand that train to the standards accepted by NMHNZ.
NMHNZ will only accept new graduates with degree level qualification
South Pacific College of Natural Medicine
The South Pacific College of Natural Medicine (SPCNM) is New Zealand’s first and foremost provider of natural health education programmes, taught by highly qualified and experienced educators in purpose-built premises.
SPCNM has officially been a teaching institute since 1967. SPCNM is NZQA accredited to offer the Bachelor of Natural Medicine and NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation Level 4. There are also Personal Interest courses on offer.
Graduates from the degree can practice as naturopaths and medical herbalists.