Delivery Mode: 100% Online
Total Credits: 120
Program Duration: 3 years (Full-time)Accelerated Program: Available
Program Description:
The Bachelor of Science in Botanical Medicine is an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the therapeutic properties of plants and their applications in health and wellness. This program combines the study of botany, pharmacology, traditional herbal medicine, and modern scientific methods to prepare students for careers in natural health, herbal product development, wellness consulting, and complementary healthcare. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, students will learn how to identify, cultivate, and utilize medicinal plants safely and effectively.
Graduates will be equipped to contribute to the growing field of botanical medicine, working alongside healthcare professionals or independently in areas such as herbal formulation, clinical consultation, research, and education.
Bachelor of Science in Botanical Medicine
Program Structure (120 Credit Hours, typically 4 years)
Year 1: Foundations of Science and Botany (30 credits)
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Introduction to Botanical Medicine (3 credits)
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General Biology with Lab (4 credits)
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Introduction to Chemistry (3 credits)
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Plant Biology and Taxonomy (3 credits)
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
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English Composition and Communication (3 credits)
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Introduction to Pharmacognosy (3 credits)
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Elective: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
Year 2: Core Botanical Medicine and Health Sciences (30 credits)
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
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Organic Chemistry Basics (3 credits)
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Plant Physiology and Ecology (3 credits)
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Phytochemistry: Plant Compounds and Actions (3 credits)
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Principles of Herbal Medicine (4 credits)
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Microbiology and Immunology (3 credits)
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Research Methods in Botanical Medicine (3 credits)
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Elective: Nutrition and Wellness (3 credits)
Year 3: Advanced Applications and Clinical Practice (30 credits)
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Herbal Therapeutics and Formulation (4 credits)
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Medicinal Plants of Different Traditions (e.g., Chinese, Ayurvedic, Western) (3 credits)
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Clinical Botany and Patient Assessment (4 credits)
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Toxicology and Safety of Medicinal Plants (3 credits)
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Complementary and Integrative Medicine (3 credits)
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Biostatistics and Data Analysis (3 credits)
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Elective: Ethnobotany and Cultural Practices (3 credits)
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Internship Preparation and Professional Ethics (3 credits)
Year 4: Integration, Research, and Professional Development (30 credits)
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Clinical Internship in Botanical Medicine (6 credits)
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Capstone Research Project in Botanical Medicine (6 credits)
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Herbal Product Development and Quality Control (3 credits)
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Health Policy, Regulation, and Legal Issues (3 credits)
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Business Practices for Herbalists and Botanists (3 credits)
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Elective: Advanced Topics in Botanical Medicine (3 credits)
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Elective: Health Coaching and Patient Communication (3 credits)
Additional Features:
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Online Delivery: Interactive lectures, video demonstrations, virtual labs, and discussion forums.
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Practical Components: Virtual simulations, case studies, and remote internship placements.
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Capstone Project: Opportunity to research and develop a botanical product or therapeutic protocol.
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Career Support: Guidance for certifications, herbalist licensure (where applicable), and entrepreneurship.
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