Do you want to commence your study from home?
- Most Year One and Year Two courses of the Bachelor of Natural Medicine are offered by distance education.
- Distance courses are available only to NZ citizens and permanent residents. International students must study on site.
- All course material is accessible through our internet-based online learning system.
Course content, fees and Semester start and finish dates are the same as for on-site courses except for an additional $10 fee per course for postage and handling. There are on-site weekend workshops for distance learners.
Attendance at Weekend workshops
Weekend workshops are designed to assist your study. You will meet your lecturers and be able to get assistance in aspects of the course, such as how to study and how to write assignments. Attendance at ALL distance learning workshop sessions are compulsory for the course Therapeutic Massage. Attendance at the workshops for all other subjects is optional but highly recommended.
Here is a testimonial from a student who studied the first and second year by distance, and has moved to Auckland in 2012 to study for her final year.
"I feel that they give you an opportunity to meet and greet your lecturers and just make sure that you are on the right track. Also i think the social aspect is really important as ultimately you are going to end up in class for third year and makes it so much easier to have a few buddies when you arrive. I know that the distance weekends sometimes caused a few issues with social engagements but once you're there you realise the importance of them. One other thing, I definitely think it is really cool to be surrounded by other students as it only increases your passion for what you are doing. "
Distance Learning Weekends 2012:
Semester One: March 3-4; May 5-6
Semester Two: August 11-12; October 13-14 *additional Therapeutic Massage dates to be confirmed
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I attend classes if I am studying by distance?
No. If you want to attend classes, you must enrol in on-site face-to-face courses. If you wish to change from distance to face-to-face courses (or vice versa) you must apply, in writing, to the Registrar on the appropriate form. This change opportunity will be offered only once per course and will be subject to the lecturer's approval.
Can I use the campus library?
Yes. All library services are available to distance students.
Can I enrol in a combination of distance and face to face courses? Yes.
Do I have to sit tests/exams at the College?
If you live in Auckland, you must come to the College and sit tests/exams on the specified dates. Students who live outside Auckland can arrange alternative venues at their own cost, such as a primary or tertiary institution, or be supervised by a JP.
Can I enrol at any time?
No. You need to enrol before the start of each semester. Course start and finish dates are the same as for on-site courses.
HOW TO ENROL
You can enrol by printing the enrolment form from the website, completing it and returning it with the appropriate registration fee.
Shortly before the beginning of the semester, you will receive an email which will give you details of your logon ID to our online learning site.