This subject requires on campus attendance. Refer to Additional Requirements for more information.
Botany & Herbal Manufacturing
UndergraduateTUA-BHM1062026
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 6 Sept 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 14 Sept 2026
- Price from
- $2,900
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Botany & Herbal Manufacturing
About this subject
By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:
- Identify and describe basic aspects of plant biology, basic plant taxonomy and nomenclature.
- Illustrate the botanical characteristics of the key medicinal plant families and identify specimens of these.
- Investigate sources and sustainability of medicinal plants and describe requirements for growing harvesting, drying & storage of herbs.
- Demonstrate the preparation of various herbal medicines and explain the use of appropriate manufacturing techniques.
- Distinguish between the different forms of herbal medicines and explain their application.
- Explain the legal, quality and safety aspects of practitioner prescribing and dispensary management.
- Identify the regulation and quality issues relating to herbal medicine manufacturing and distribution in Australia.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Botany & Herbal Manufacturing provides students with foundational botany and plant identification skills. Students will be able to identify key medicinal plant families and explain important botanical properties. Issues regarding sourcing and sustainable supply of medicinal plants will be introduced along with a basic understanding of growing, harvesting, drying & storage of herbs. In this context students will be familiarized with different forms of herbal preparations exploring the definition, herbs used, manufacturing techniques and application. Students will learn about the regulatory environment of commercial production and extemporaneous dispensing in Australia.
- Mandatory attendance - two-day workshop 100 % attendance
- QUIZ (30%)
- Botany & Manufacturing Presentation (40%)
- QUIZ (30%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle.
Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- TUA-HSM-DIP-2026 - Diploma of Health Science
Additional requirements
- Attendance requirements - Online students must attend a two-day intensive workshop – 100% attendance required.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateTUA-HSM-DIP