Level 7 Diploma Single Modules
Start your Integrative Healthcare Journey, by studying Single Modules from the full
master’s Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Healthcare
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
30 November 2025
START DATE
January 2026
DURATION:
100 hours over 3 months
CREDITS:
10 credits at
master’s level 7
Single Modules
Our Single Module option offers a flexible and accessible pathway for those who wish to begin their journey in Integrative Healthcare without committing to the full master’s programme. This approach allows learners to engage with the principles and practices of Integrative Medicine at their own pace, choosing modules that resonate with their personal or professional goals.
Whether you are a practising healthcare professional, an educator, or someone with a passion for whole-person care, each module offers academic depth, practical relevance, and opportunities for reflection and growth.
You’ll join a supportive community of like-minded learners and be guided by NCIM’s experienced teaching team, who bring expertise from both conventional and complementary healthcare backgrounds.
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Module One: The Modern Context of Integrative Medicine (IM): Philosophy, History and Changing Times in Medicine
This module provides the learner with an understanding of the history underpinning traditional medicine and whole medical systems from early human existence to the present day in diverse cultures worldwide. Social, cultural and political developments are considered in the evolution of healing and medicine, as well as the parallel developments in anatomy, physiology and other sciences. (100 hours) This module can be studied as a standalone single module.
Module Four: Critical Appraisal of Medicine and Integrative Medicine Research
Along with research that will be presented continuously throughout the Diploma, there will also be a focus on critical analysis and skills associated with being able to make sense of data and information presented across a range of IM approaches. The module will consist of a presentation exploring the issues of carrying out research in medicine, and the particular problems posed by Integrative Medicine. (100 hours) This module can be studied as a standalone single module.
Module Five: Holistic Assessment: Social Prescribing, and a Community Approach in IM
The content of this module will include a revision of the structure of holistic assessment and the range of treatment options will be enlarged through an understanding of Social Prescribing which encourages learners to make use of community resources to enhance their practice. For example, learners will study the development of the Bristol Kitchen on Prescription Alliance, looking at how connecting to existing networks of health providers can improve lifestyle options for patients. Learners will also study other lifestyle approaches such as Green Care and the Arts in Healthcare provided by community and third sector organisations. (100 hours) This module can be studied as a standalone single module.
Module Six: Managing a dynamic Integrative Medicine Practice
This module will cover ways in which IM practice can be implemented. It will include current and future IM clinical models, managing the change from traditional to IM practice, the consequences of the development and implementation of treatment protocols and the of various business models. The module will also cover marketing, message, advertising, practice-building and the use of the media, as well as leadership skills, acknowledging that you are likely to be creating change in your field of practice. (100 hours) This module can be studied as a standalone single module.
Entry requirements
For learners who wish to take the Award or Certificate, and are looking to complete either one or two modules, the following entry requirements apply:
1) Background interests: Candidates can have any background interest in medicine and healthcare – for example, an interest in historical or ethnographic contexts, or a focus on research methodology.
2) Prior level of study: Candidates for the Award and Certificate do not need a background in biomedical science. However, it is recommended that they have a Bachelor’s Degree (RQF Level 6) in order to apply. As these modules are at Level 7 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework, a grounding in good academic practices and the use of citation and referencing is recommended.
3) Language: Candidates for whom English is not a first language will require evidence of a level of written and spoken English at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Candidates should note that all learning resources, discussions and assessment are in English.