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South Pacific College of Natural Medicine

Auckland, New Zealand · Private · Est. 1967 (teaching institute since then)

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1967 (teaching institute since then)

Type

Private

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

The South Pacific College of Natural Medicine (SPCNM) has been a teaching institute since 1967. From its campus in Ellerslie, Auckland, it teaches the three-year Bachelor of Natural Medicine, a NZ Diploma in Holistic Nutrition and a Level 4 pathway certificate in natural medicine. The final year of the degree is a full-time clinical year on campus.

SPCNM takes international students on a student visa for the Bachelor of Natural Medicine and the Level 4 certificate, and publishes a separate international fee schedule. International students must study full-time and on campus. The college suits Indian students who want to work in naturopathy and herbal medicine.

Teaching since
1967
Type
Private natural medicine college
Campus
Ellerslie, Auckland
Main degree
Bachelor of Natural Medicine (Level 7, 360 credits, 3 years)
Intake
Semester One
International study mode
Full-time on campus, at least 16 hours of classes a week

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (NZD)Approx. in rupees
    Bachelor of Natural Medicine3 years full-time (360 credits)NZ$24,606≈ ₹13.3 lakh
    NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways – Natural Medicine (Level 4)1 semester (60 credits)NZ$12,303≈ ₹6.6 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • You must be 18 or older on 1 February of the year you apply for.
      • Without proof of chemistry knowledge, you must first complete the online course Introduction to Biological Chemistry (NZ$200 + GST).
      • Police certificates are needed from any country where you are a citizen or have lived for more than five years since age 17.
      • International students must study full-time on campus and renew their student visa each year.

      Postgraduate

        Documents

        • Passport
        • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
        • IELTS Academic result from the last two years
        • Police certificates
        • Proof of chemistry knowledge, or the prerequisite course
        • Medical and travel insurance

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        English language requirements

        English requirements
        Test or routeTypical requirement
        IELTS Academic (Bachelor of Natural Medicine)6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, or equivalent
        IELTS Academic (Level 4 certificate)5.5 overall, no band below 5.0, or equivalent
        Test dateResults must be from the two years before enrolment
        PTE, TOEFLNot listed separately; ask SPCNM which equivalents it accepts

        Accommodation and living costs

        SPCNM has no student housing and does not find homestays. Its international page gives typical Auckland weekly costs.

        Accommodation and living costs
        ItemIn NZDApprox. in rupees
        HostelNZ$200–300per week≈ ₹10,800 – ₹16,200
        Room in a shared flatNZ$250–350per week≈ ₹13,500 – ₹18,900
        Homestay (approx.)NZ$450per week≈ ₹24,300
        Three-bedroom home or apartmentNZ$600–900per week≈ ₹32,400 – ₹48,600
        Medical and travel insuranceNZ$600–900per year≈ ₹32,400 – ₹48,600

        Campus and location

        SPCNM teaches from purpose-built premises in Ellerslie, a small Auckland suburb within walking distance of buses and trains.

        • Full-time study means about 16 hours of classes a week plus 16–20 hours of self-study.
        • The third year is a full-time clinical year on campus.
        • Only the prerequisite chemistry course is online for international students.

        Careers and graduate outcomes

        The Bachelor of Natural Medicine prepares graduates to practise in natural medicine. SPCNM publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our New Zealand guide for post-study work rules.

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        FAQs

        What does the Bachelor of Natural Medicine cost?

        For 2027, a full-time year costs NZ$24,606 for international students in Years One and Two, and NZ$24,577.25 in Year Three. Books and materials are extra.

        What IELTS score do I need?

        IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for the degree, from a test taken in the last two years.

        Can I study online from India?

        International students on a student visa must study full-time on campus in Auckland.

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