Frequently Asked Questions about studying for a qualification in Natural Health

Classes are generally between 9:30am and 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. There are some exceptions to this with classes going later into the evening. Wellpark College tries to arrange your timetables so that you are here on set days and have some days on which to complete self-directed learning at home.

18-68 our courses are not age or gender based. We welcome all applicants. Remember clients span all ages/genders so it is great that the market can offer therapists in a broad age group too.

This is a big question for many students and needs to take into account your personal situations. Wellpark College offers both alternatives for the Naturopathy. Many of our students find that full-time study allows them to totally immerse themselves in the experience and relevant field. We encourage you to study full-time if you can.

Living in Auckland is great. This large city offers all kinds of accommodation. You could live in a shared flat with other Wellpark College Students (we have a Facebook group especially for non-Aucklanders to help you arrange this); you could live with one of many homestays available in the area; you could live at Kawaipurapura on the North Shore at a very reasonable rate and bus into the city. Trade Me is a great place to start looking for
apartments and houses.

Wellpark College offers Blended Learning for the Diploma of Nutrition  (Year 1)and the Bachelor of Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine (Years 1 & 2). Please refer to the our Mixed Mode page for all the details http://wellpark.co.nz/mixed-mode-study/ .