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
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- NZ$24,606
- Duration
- 3 years full-time (360 credits)
- Intakes
- Semester One
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, or equivalent
- Undergraduate
NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways – Natural Medicine (Level 4)
- Fee / year
- NZ$12,303
- Duration
- 1 semester (60 credits)
- Intakes
- Check with SPCNM; not offered every year
- English
- IELTS Academic 5.5 overall, no band below 5.0, or equivalent
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (NZD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Natural Medicine | 3 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.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at South Pacific College of Natural Medicine with similar universities in New Zealand.
Scholarships
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
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical 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 date | Results must be from the two years before enrolment |
| PTE, TOEFL | Not 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.
| Item | In NZD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel | NZ$200–300per week | ≈ ₹10,800 – ₹16,200 |
| Room in a shared flat | NZ$250–350per week | ≈ ₹13,500 – ₹18,900 |
| Homestay (approx.) | NZ$450per week | ≈ ₹24,300 |
| Three-bedroom home or apartment | NZ$600–900per week | ≈ ₹32,400 – ₹48,600 |
| Medical and travel insurance | NZ$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.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in New Zealand
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in New Zealand. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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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.
Sources
- SPCNM: home page (opens in a new tab)
- SPCNM: international students (opens in a new tab)
- SPCNM: fees and support to study (opens in a new tab)
- SPCNM: fee schedules (opens in a new tab)
- SPCNM: Bachelor of Natural Medicine 2027 international fee schedule (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- SPCNM: Level 4 certificate 2027 international fee schedule (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- SPCNM: Bachelor of Natural Medicine (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.spcnm.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
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