Explore courses in healing, herbal medicine, herb growing and much more…

Core College offers structured, in-depth training across a range of natural health disciplines, including herbal medicine, nutrition, organic medicinal herb growing, and related therapies.

Herbal Medicine

The Herbal Medicine Courses Pathway

You can start with Year 1 and leave with a recognised qualification. Or continue through to become a fully qualified herbalist. Each year builds on the last; there is no need to commit to the full four years on day one.

1 Year

Certificate in Herbal Studies

The foundations of herbal medicine, plant science, materia medica, clinical skills, and your first supervised consultations.

2 Years

Diploma in Plant-based Nutrition and Iridology

Learn to read the body through iridology and support health through plant-based nutrition. A complete two-year practitioner qualification.

4 Years

Licentiate in Herbal Medicine

The full professional qualification. Advanced clinical training, complex case management, and the skills to run an independent herbal practice.

Herbal Medicine

Other Professional Courses

Stand-alone professional training in specialist disciplines, each a complete qualification in its own right, separate from the herbal medicine pathway.

14 Months

Diploma in Vitalistic Nutrition and Reflexology

Professional training in reflexology with anatomy, physiology, and supervised clinical practice.

1 Year

Diploma in Organic Medicinal Herb Growing

Grow, harvest, and process medicinal herbs. Practical training in the college's certified organic.

5 Months

Living Food Instructor

Become a certified instructor in living food preparation and plant-based nutrition.

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Book a Discovery Call

A 20-minute Discovery Call gives you the opportunity to ask questions, understand how the course works in practice, and get a clear sense of whether it is the right step for you.

You can book using the calendar provided or simply phone the college during office hours to arrange this. The phone number is +353 56 4440254.