School of Homeopathy

As well as being the starting point for the Practitioners Diploma Course, our Foundation Course is ideal if you wish to learn about the theory of homeopathy, but might not want to go on to become a practitioner.

The Foundation Course makes a complete arch, from first principles to the finished structure of classical homeopathy. Philosophy is covered in great depth and various approaches for studying materia medica are given, helping you find the way that works best for you. The approach is completely classical, based upon Hahnemannian and Kentian principles. The Foundation Course has allowed many students in the UK to progress onto year two, not only at our own School, but also at other establishments – its high standard being recognised and appreciated as a sound structure to build upon.

Book List One is required for this course. Alongside the Foundation Course, if you wish to go onto the Practitioners Diploma Course, you will also be required to complete Alternative Training’s Anatomy & Physiology Course unless you already have equivalent training.

Foundation Course topics include:
Hahnemann and some background history of homeopathy; the law of similars; the science of homeopathic provings; the organisation of materia medica; homeopathic pharmacy; symbolic as well as medical interpretation of illness; the vital force and the vitalistic view of life; some exploration of the interactions of psyche and soma, plus: Hering’s Law; recognising signs and symptoms; how to take the acute and the chronic case; knowing when to be receptive and when to be proactive and which questions to ask; perceiving what needs to be cured; symbolic as well as medical interpretations of illness; hierarchies of symptoms and evaluation of their relative importance; acute, chronic and iatrogenic diseases; susceptibility; the doctrine of polarity; homeopathic repertory; how to understand and find rubrics. Underpinning the study of materia medica is an exploration of remedy signatures.

CD lectures on materia medica: Aconite, Arnica, Argentum Nit, Arnica, Arsenicum Alb, Aurum, Baryta Carb, Belladonna, Bryonia, Calendula, Calcarea Carb, Carbo Veg, Causticum, Chamomilla, Eupatorium, Ferrum Phos, Gelsemium, Ignatia, Ipecachuana, Lachesis, Lycopodium, Medorrhinum, Mercurius, Natrum Mur, Nux Vomica, Phosphoric Acid, Phosphorus, Pulsatilla, Rhus Tox, Sepia, Silica, Staphisagria, Sulphur, Tuberculinum.

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Attendance UK
Time: 1 Year.
Study: 10 School study weekends plus extensive home research and monthly written assignments.

The attendance Foundation Course is for you if you can come to classes and keep up with regular homework. You attend ten weekends each year starting in September.

"Studying at Yondercott is like stepping into another world. You leave the mad pace of life behind and enter a welcome haven of tranquility. Here the teachers, tutors and mentors are there to support you on your journey with such faith in you that you cannot fail to achieve your potential."
Barbara, 2005

Home study UK
Time: Nominal, but flexible, 1 Year period.
Study: Units 1-7, 3 Tutor days, plus 1 Weekend Summer School.

You attend a minimum of 3 tutor study days, but are invited to do more. We offer annual, weekend Summer Schools in May/June at Yondercott. You must come to one prior to qualification, especially if you intend to continue further in the course. The weekends provide specific guidance on casework through the medium of video recordings and workshop-style learning experiences. The Foundation Certificate is awarded after successful completion of Unit 7 and the attendance requirement is met.

Home Study North America
Time: Nominal, but flexible, 1 Year period.
Study: Units 1-7, 1 3 day regional seminar

You attend a minimum of one 3-day seminars, but are invited to do more. We also offer informal study group participation in many regions of the US and Canada. These are optional but valuable opportunities to connect with fellow students. The Foundation Certificate is awarded after successful completion of Unit 7 and one 3-day seminar. North American students are welcome to join UK tutor study days or Foundation Course School weekend sessions; just call in us advance so we can arrange it.

Home study international
Time: Nominal, but flexible, 1 Year period.
Study: Units 1-7, plus 1 Weekend Summer School (optional).

To complement the international home study Foundation Course we offer annual, weekend Summer Schools in May/June at Yondercott. We very much hope that you will be able to come to one prior to qualification, but this is not mandatory. The Foundation Certificate is awarded after successful completion of Unit 7. International students are welcome to join UK tutor study days or Foundation Course School weekend sessions; just call in us advance so we can arrange it.

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The School of Homeopathy's courses are renowned for their excellence in homeopathic learning the world over.

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