Admissions Contact - International Students
Lynne Ott
international@naturopathy-uk.com
T: 00 44 (0)1342 410 505
M: 00 44 (0)7796 370 356
The College of Naturopathic and Complementary Medicine
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.
Short Courses
IMPORTANT - You cannot get a visa to study the Short Courses only; you may, however, 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, or on a visitor’s visa. Please contact international@naturopathy-uk 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
M: 00 44 (0)7796 370 356
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.
Can I work in the UK while I am a student?
Only European Economic Area (EEA) citizens can work in the UK without permission.
If you are from outside the EEA and you are on a course lasting more than six months you can work up to twenty hours per week during term-time and full-time during holidays. Permission is automatically granted for you to work. Consider, however, that your main reason for being in the UK is to study and our courses are very demanding, particularly if English is not your first language. If you want to study full time and combine courses such as Medicine, Naturopathy and Specialist Training, you should consider carefully whether you have time to work and study without putting your education at risk.
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, in advance; the following years may be paid by instalments.
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 enroled, 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. The subsequent years can be paid by instalments, providing you show enough evidence to the British Mission that you can fulfil your agreement without requiring government funding.
For more information please contact international@naturopathy-uk.com.
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.
Can my spouse work in the UK while I am a student?
If your spouse is a citizen of an EEA country, they can work in the UK without permission. If your spouse is not from an EEA country, they should be able to work without needing permission provided they entered the UK as your dependant and you have permission to stay in the UK for twelve months or more. If you have children between the ages of 5 and 16, they are entitled to free education in the UK during the course of your stay.
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 exclusive 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 1 or 2 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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