South Pacific College of Natural Medicine
Auckland, New Zealand
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1967
Overview
South Pacific College of Natural Medicine is a private training establishment in Ellerslie, Auckland, with teaching roots dating to 1967. It is owned by an incorporated society of graduates, from which its Board of Directors is elected. The Bachelor of Natural Medicine integrates natural medicine philosophy, herbal medicine, nutrition, research and biological sciences with clinical practice. Full-time study is recommended over three years; part-time options are available, but the final clinical year must be completed full-time on campus in Auckland. The first two years can be studied on campus or through live-streamed online classes. The college also lists a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition, a Level 4 foundation certificate and limited personal-interest courses. Its application page states that the diploma has no new enrolments in 2027, and its certificate page plans delivery in Semester 2 2027. Campus facilities include classrooms, a natural medicine library, supervised teaching clinic, medicinal herb garden and Cheal Cottage student common areas. International applicants have specific English-language, chemistry and police-certificate requirements.
Fields of study
- Natural medicine
- Naturopathy
- Herbal medicine
- Holistic nutrition
- Anatomy and physiology
- Pathophysiology
Accreditation: New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- 2026-02-09, 2026-07-20, Semester 2 2027 (foundation certificate; planned)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Course and student services fees are billed annually and must be paid in full in advance, two weeks before the academic year begins. Textbooks, course materials and equipment are excluded. Separate domestic and international schedules are listed, but the supplied content provides no tuition amounts or explicit currency designation. The published application charge is $138 including GST for bachelor and diploma applicants selected for interview; the foundation certificate and personal-interest courses have no application fee.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Natural Medicine (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | February |
| Certificate in Personal Interest Courses (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Diploma | — | Varies | Varies | February, July (subject to availability) |
| NZ Certificate in Study & Employment Pathways – Natural Medicine (Level 4) (opens in a new tab)Online | Diploma | — | Varies | Varies | Semester 2 2027 (planned) |
| NZ Diploma in Holistic Nutrition (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Diploma | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Sep 23, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
