Homeopath

Homeopaths believe that you can use homeopathic remedies to stimulate the body to heal itself.

Average salary (a year)

Variable

Typical hours (a week)

41 to 43 variable

You could work

freelance / self-employed managing your own hours

How to become a homeopath

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a course run by a private training organisation

University

You could take a qualification recognised by one of the professional organisations for homeopathy, like a degree in homeopathy.

Courses take 3 years full time or at least 4 years part time. All recognised programmes include supervised practice.

If you're a qualified healthcare professional like a doctor, nurse, dentist, pharmacist or midwife, you could take a postgraduate homeopathy course approved by the Faculty of Homeopathy

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• at least 2 A levels, including a science or equivalent level 3 qualifications
• a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

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• equivalent entry requirements
• student finance for fees and living costs
• university courses and entry requirements

Volunteering and experience

You could do some work shadowing with a homeopath to find out more about homeopathy and how to get started.

Other routes

You could study for a homeopathy diploma with a private training college. You'll usually need:

• knowledge of science
• relevant life experience
• an interest in homeopathy

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Further information

You can get more details about a career in homeopathy through the following organisations:

• Alliance of Registered Homeopaths
• The Homeopathic Medical Association
• Society of Homeopaths

What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

• knowledge of medicine and dentistry
• knowledge of psychology
• counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
• sensitivity and understanding
• thinking and reasoning skills
• the ability to read English
• knowledge of biology
• excellent verbal communication skills
• being able to use a computer terminal or hand-held device may be beneficial for this job.

What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

Your work will usually involve:

• discussing a client's symptoms and their wider life
• explaining remedies to clients
• choosing, preparing and giving homeopathic remedies
• keeping client notes
• offering help with lifestyle issues and everyday stresses
• encouraging clients to keep in touch with healthcare professionals
• business administration, if self-employed

Working environment

You could work in a therapy clinic, from home or at a client's home.

Career path and progression

With experience you could move into teaching homeopathic courses. You could also work in journalism, specialising in complementary therapies.

You may decide to work in the manufacture of homeopathic remedies and products.

Training opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

We can't find any apprenticeship vacancies in England for a homeopath right now.

The Find an apprenticeship service can help you with your search, send alerts when new apprenticeships become available and has advice on how to apply.

Courses In England

Access to Science Level 3

• Provider: Kensington and Chelsea College
• Start date: 11 September 2019
• Location: London

Pre-Access to Science & Nursing

• Provider: COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA
• Start date: 02 September 2019
• Location: King's Lynn

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