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MSc IN HERBAL MEDICINE To ensure a firm research base within the profession, the School now offers qualified Medical Herbalists, a two-year Postgraduate Diploma course in Herbal Medicine, externally validated by the University of Wales. Participants will have the opportunity, upon submission of a research-based dissertation, to obtain an MSc in Herbal Medicine. To our knowledge this is the first MSc in Herbal Medicine in the West. The postgraduate diploma course consists of 7 modules and teaching is spread over two and a half years, approximately 16 days per year, divided into two seven-day Winter Schools and two nine-day Summer Schools. The two nine-day Summer Schools will be based in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, the first Winter School on the Medditerranean island of Mallorca, where we study its unique flora and the second Winter School will take place in the Trossachs (the foothills of the Scottish Highlands).
Each single module counts for 20 Masters level credits. By successfully completing the course,
participants will obtain the required 120 credits for the Postgraduate Diploma. The award of MSc
additionally requires the successful completion of a 3 module (60 Masters credits) dissertation.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS COURSE MODULES
Modules 1 & 2 Research Methods 1 (double module) 40 credits:
Module 3 Herbal Medicine Energetics (single module) 20 credits:
Module 4 Practical Herbal Medicine (single module) 20 credits:
Module 5 Applied Therapeutics (single module) 20 credits:
Module 6 Continuing Professional Development (half module) 10 credits:
Module 7 Personal Plant Projects (half module) 10 credits:
Module 8 MSc dissertation (triple module):
This degree is validated and awarded by the federal University of Wales. For further details
regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to
www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email
validation@wales.ac.uk
Course Co-ordinators
SUMMER SCHOOL ONE - Sat 2nd - Sun 10th August 2008 PERSONAL PLANT PROJECT - Deciding on personal plant project – exchange of the group’s materia medica and therapeutic approach - artistic technical tips overview.
WINTER SCHOOL ONE - February 2009
SUMMER SCHOOL TWO – August 2009 RESEARCH METHODS - Goethean Science - Plant Study Conference
WINTER SCHOOL TWO - February 2010 PERSONAL PLANT PROJECTS - Presentations CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Self-care - Counselling skills - The role of Herbal Medicine in Integrated Medicine
ASSESSMENT
Maureen Robertson MSc M. NIMH
Keith Robertson MSc F. NIMH
Ally Broughton BSc Hons M. NIMH
Kerry Caldock RGN; BA; PhD; M. NIMH
Margaret Colquhoun PhD
Ken Lunn MSc M. NIMH Anita Ralph MSc M. NIMH
COURSE FEES
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
“Studying for the Master’s degree with the SSHM opened me up to a way of approaching my practice which
uses all of my senses and doesn’t rely totally on the intellect. I was able to become more confident
about trusting my instincts and intuition - and being able to integrate these with the more
‘research-based’ approach which seems to be the gold standard in today’s world. Speaking of research -
I also learned how to appraise research findings with a critical eye, which has led to my becoming
part of a peer-reviewing panel for a journal on research in primary health care.
Learning to study plants using the Goethean method has helped me get to know the plants I use much
more deeply - “New eyes for plants” indeed. AND I discovered that I can do botanical illustrations!
Hard work - definitely; stressful - sometimes; different - indisputably; fun - oh yes! Would I have
missed it? - not for the world!”
“My Master’s degree has been very helpful in starting and teaching in a new program on herbalism at
the Minneapolis Community Technical College. This is one of the very few programs on herbalism in the
United States. Yesterday we had a stimulating discussion of scientific papers in class, a discussion
that would have been impossible for me before undertaking my education at SSHM. Having an MSc puts me
in a higher income bracket at MCTC. Love my degree, the School, loved the program. Still basking in
the light thereof.”
“Upon graduating from the School of Phytotherapy in Tunbridge Wells in 1987 after nearly 4 years of
schooling, I felt competent as a herbalist. After 5 years of practice I felt good at my work. After 10
years of practice I felt skilled at my craft. And after 15 years of practice I went back to school
because I knew I needed a whole fresh perspective. Doing the MSc course at SSHM allowed me to take
stock of my profession and to re-vision my work entirely. I am a much better practitioner and enjoy a
much deeper and richer relationship with my work since doing the course.”
The Scottish School of Herbal Medicines MSc has served to substantially broaden my horizons in terms
of my practice as an herbalist and helped me to evolve into a more rounded practitioner.
I have benefitted hugely from learning methods such as Goethean study and have left the course rich in
terms of both the knowledge and lasting friendships of the colleagues with which I have studied, and
the deeper and broader nature of my understanding of the practice of the rich tradition of Herbal
Medicine. I would thoroughly recommend this course.
“Going into the MSc I envisaged a linear progression of knowledge, what actually happened was an
explosion in many directions! Goethian study - now an integral part of my life with at least two
formal study weekends a year bringing me closer to the plants and the heart of the planet. Energetic
principles - altering my practice and brining in more and better satisfied patients. Research
methodology - giving me the confidence to approach and hold my own with medical academics in pursuit
of running a holistic, energetic clinical trial (still some time off but it will happen!). I can truly
say the SSHM MSc was one of the best things I have ever done.”
“The MSc programme in the SSHM is invaluable for building ones confidence in herbal medicine. This has
the very happy spin off of a more successful herbal practise!!. It is also a unique opportunity to
discover the wealth of other herbal traditions and to meet colleagues who will enrich your life for
ever more.” “After many years of being in practice the MSc has been like a breath of fresh air. The course work and stimulating lectures have created the opportunity to re-focus and I feel like I have a fresh perspective. To spend two years with a group of very disparate herbalists and really discuss and debate how we all practice herbal medicine, our philosophies, and how we understand herbs is a rare thing. I’m sorry it’s nearly over. What Keith and Maureen have created here is unique - you will come away with your batteries recharged and your understanding deepened.” “I have learned so much over these past two years and have become much better grounded in my practice and my clinical philosophy. I highly recommend this program to anyone seeking accredited higher education in herbal medicine.” “Doing the MSc has altered how I perceive my practice of herbal medicine- and has allowed me to spend time with the greatest type of people on the planet-herbalists.” “Before doing the MSc, I had a qualification to practice. Having done the course, I ‘feel’ like a herbalist! The MSc has encouraged me to develop my creativity and has been a wonderful and unique opportunity to share experiences with other herbalists. Goethean science for me has been a methodology for intuition. The study of traditional approaches has encouraged me to ‘fine tune’ my therapeutics using sound energetic principles. Overall, it has been a varied, challenging and enjoyable course, encouraging self development and creativity, allowing me to move forward with more confidence in my personal connection with plants and people and reconnect with the origins of my desires to become a herbalist. Many thanks.”
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