This intensive training in Western Medicine is designed for students of any kind of complementary medicine to gain a high level of knowledge in anatomy, physiology and pathology. We combine the study of international academic study texts or material with an interactive study structure in class around oral presentations, written theses and current scientific literature. We have special accreditation by several professional organizations for our western program and provide a related post-graduate training after successful completion. All classes are given by experienced BIG-registered Dutch Medical Doctors, teaching various topics in the fields of nutrition, dermatology, psychology and pharmacology in English.

Course Code	Course Title	TCH*	SLH**
WM001	Chemistry comes alive; Cytology & Embryology: basics	12	60
WM002	Skeleton & Muscles: anatomy, physiology, pathology	24	120
WM003	Blood & Immunity: physiology and pathology	24	120
WM004	Heart & Blood vessels: physiology and pathology	24	120
WM005	Lungs & Respiration: anatomy, physiology, pathology	24	120
WM006	Digestive system: anatomy, physiology, pathology	24	120
WM007	Urinary tract: anatomy, physiology, pathology	24	120
WM008	Nervous system: anatomy, physiology, pathology	24	120
WM009	Endocrine system & Hormones: anatomy, physiology, pathology	12	60
WM010	Nutrition, metabolism & temperature regulation	12	60
WM011	Anamnesis, inspection and physical examination	12	60
WM012	Infectious and parasitic diseases	12	60
WM013	Developmental and genetic diseases	6	30
WM0014	Diseases of the female and male genital systems, sexually transmitted diseases, breast diseases	6	30
Total		240	1200

* TCH = Teacher Contact Hours
** SLH = Study Load Hours

Duration: 2 years
Per year : € 950,--

Study material and study books
Students have to buy a number of books. Supplementary syllabi, if applicable, may be distributed during the course.

Required study books
1st year: Human Anatomy & Physiology
E.N. Marieb, 7th edition
Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook
E.N. Marieb, 8th edition
2nd year: General and Systematic Pathology
James C.E. Underwood, 4th edition 2004
Mind Maps in Pathology
P. Dervan, edition 2002