International Students - General Course Information
The following is a brief synopsis of the course offerings available to International students. Please take a moment to review this basic but important information about available courses, as well as study schedules, cost, and general course structure. Once you’ve read this section, use the links in the left-hand menu to review each course in detail.
The CNM is a Tier 4, A-rated college
*UK and EU students please review the UK and EU Students General Course Information page.
Admissions Contact - International Students
Lynne Ott
international@naturopathy-uk.com
T: 00 44 (0)1342 410 505
The College of Naturopathic and Complementary Medicine
Administration Head Office
Unit 1, Bulrushes Farm
Coombe Hill Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex, RH19 4LZ
United Kingdom
T: 00 44 (0)1342 410 505
F: 00 44 (0)1342 410 909
Diploma Courses
CNM offers eight diploma courses, as shown below. The courses are all full time, and are offered at our London college only.
Post-graduate courses are designed for medical doctors, nurses, and qualified natural medicine practitioners. Your eligibility for enrolment is determined during the application process.
Use the links below, or in the left menu, to review each specific course detail.
- Acupuncture
- Homeopathy
- Herbal Medicine
- Higher Diploma in Naturopathy
- Naturopathy Post Graduate
- Naturopathic Nutrition
- Higher Diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition
- Naturopathic Nutrition Post-graduate
Short Courses
IMPORTANT - You can only get a student visitor visa to study the Short Courses. You may study the short courses if you are in the UK on a valid student visa and are currently engaged in full time study on another course. Please contact international@naturopathy-uk.com with any questions.
Use the links below, or in the left-hand menu, to review each specific course detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa to study in the UK?
You will need a student visa to study in the UK if you are NOT a citizen of an EEA country.
We have years of experience helping International Students successfully apply to study in the UK - the International Office of the CNM is here to help you. Please contact us and we will assist you in this process.
Please contact Lynne Ott with any questions about obtaining a visa.
Lynne Ott
international@naturopathy-uk.com
T: 00 44 (0)1342 410 505
Are any professions exempt from studying part of the CNM diploma course(s)?
Nurses, homeopaths, medical doctors, herbalists or similar professions are exempt from doing the Biomedicine course. Please inform the course consultant when contacting us if this applies to you.
Who can do a Higher Diploma course?
Higher diploma courses are available to those students who are already Homeopaths, Herbalists, and Acupuncturists who would be going on to higher training. i.e. to become a Naturopath or a Nutritional Therapist.
Are any courses available as Higher Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma courses?
All courses are available as Post-graduate and Higher Diploma level
Do you offer on-line or distance learning courses?
We offer neither distance learning nor on-line courses.
What are the enrolment deadlines?
Typically, students enrol for the Autumn (Oct) and Spring (Feb) semesters. However, since our Biomedicine and Naturopathy courses are built around a modular system, new students can join a course throughout the year.
Please bear in mind that as an International student visa applications take an average of 12 to 14 weeks. Check with your local British Consulate for waiting times. Since our courses are built around a modular system, you can join a course throughout the year.
What do the course fees cover?
The course fees cover teaching, assessment, examinations, and graduation.
The course fees do NOT cover the costs of any study materials (books, texts, etc), case studies, clinical hours, travel, personal stationery, digital media and equipment like mobile phones and computers, accommodation, or general living costs.
How do I pay my course fees?
Fees are payable in full at the beginning of each academic year of your course. Per the requirements of your student visa, The UK government require you pay at least your first year of study in full.
I have been asked to pay ‘enrolment fees’ - when should I pay these?
Enrolment fees must be paid within 7 days of your enrolment being approved. The enrolment fee is a one-time payment and is non-refundable. Once you have enrolled, if you wish to take additional courses you will NOT have to pay any additional enrolment fees, provided you do not cancel your course of study.
I cannot afford to pay the course fees - will I be eligible for a loan?
The CNM can not make loans to students to pay course fees, and it is difficult for an international student to get a bank loan in the UK. If you need to take out a loan to pay your course fees, you are advised to make arrangements for this before you leave home.
International students are required to pay at least one full year of study in advance.
For more information please contact international@naturopathy-uk.com.
Does the CNM offer Scholarships?
The CNM does not offer scholarships.
Will I be eligible for free NHS health care?
If you are on a course of study that lasts six months or more, you are automatically entitled to free health care from the National Health Service (NHS) relating to any condition which occurs after your arrival in the UK. This means you may register as a patient with an NHS doctor, known as a General Practitioner (GP), and dentist. If a doctor prescribes a course of medicine for you, you may have to pay the prescription charge and you may have to pay for dental treatment.
What does it cost to live in the UK while I study?
Below find some approximate costs for basic needs.
- Accommodation: £300 to £400 for a basic room, per month
- Heat and light (if not included): £20 to £40, per month
- Food (if not included) £100 to £200, per month
- Textbooks and study materials: £40, per month
- Laundry: £20, per month
- Personal hygiene, haircut, cosmetics, etc: £20 to £40, per month
- Restaurant meal (without drinks): £10 minimum, per person
- Entertainment (film, a night out, etc): £20 minimum, per person
- Travel fares (quite close to place of study): £4 to £8, per day
Do I need to register with the Police?
If your visa states “Register with UK police on arrival” or “Register with the police within seven days”, you must do this within the time limit stated.
Can I drive a car in the UK?
If you drive a car in Great Britain you must make sure that the car is registered, taxed and insured for your use. It is against the law to drive without all the documents relating to registration, road tax and insurance being fully up-to-date.
If you have a licence issued by a non-EEA country you are allowed to drive in the UK for 12 months after your arrival using your international licence, but after your first 12 months in Great Britain you must apply for and acquire a full GB licence.
When do I receive my letter so I can apply for a student visa?
Once the enrolment fee has been paid we can issue letters to assist you to arrive in the country to commence your studies with us.
Study Schedules
To meet the requirements of your student visa you must study full-time.
- Full-time, weekday study is currently available at our London college only.
- The diploma course study programmes last from 1 to 3 years.
- Intake - typically, students enrol for the Autumn (Oct) and Spring (Feb) semesters. However, since our Biomedicine and Naturopathy courses are built around a modular system, new students can join a course throughout the year.
- As a non-EU student, keep in mind that visa applications take an average of 12 to 14 weeks to process. Also, once you’ve become a CNM student, remember to renew your visa before it expires - give yourself plenty of time as the renewal process can take longer than you might expect.
Our course advisors are here to help you create a schedule that suits your needs - contact us for information.
Study Costs
Please contact our international registration advisors for exact course pricing, discounts, and financing options.
Degrees
CNM has developed an alliance with Charles Sturt University (CSU) in New South Wales, Australia, which allows CNM students and graduates to enrol into the Bachelor of Health Science Degree (Complementary Medicine). The CSU Degree programme is a distance learning course which starts each February and can be completed in 2 or 3 years. CSU offers the further opportunity for ongoing study to obtain a Master’s Degree, or a PH.D. in Complementary Medicine.
Charles Stuart University is Australia’s leading distance learning University, being responsible for the on-line education of over 28,000 students. CSU was awarded a "University of the Year" award in Australia, for its nationally recognised ability to reflect the needs of today’s society, and responsiveness to the need for life-long learning in a changing world.
Applications must be completed by the end of November; please contact us for more information. Students must have completed their CNM course before being issued with a CSU degree.
EEA Countries
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Iceland*
- Liechtenstein*
- Norway*
- Switzerland**
* These countries are in the EEA, but are not members of the European Union.
** Switzerland is not in the EEA, but an international treaty means that from 1 June 2002 Swiss nationals have a similar right to live in the UK as EEA nationals.
Reference: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/
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