One Year Foundation Course

There are still a few places available for late applicants for a 2026 start date.

Classes take place in Griffith College, South Circular Road, Dublin. For students who can’t attend in person classes will also be live-streamed and fully interactive to provide a proper classroom experience. All classes are also recorded and can be viewed by class members at any time, this hybrid-model continues throughout the course.

Start your journey to becoming a professional homeopath and learn a life-changing skill to help support the health of your loved ones

The demand for Professionally Trained Homeopaths is growing. More and more people are looking for natural alternatives to healthcare and general well-being. The Irish School of Homeopathy has been training professional Homeopaths for over 35 years and is one of the longest-established providers of Homeopathic training worldwide.

One Year Foundation Course

Fee per annum: €3,000 (€3,120 if paying in instalments)
Instalment rate €120 booking fee
+ 12 monthly instalments of €250.

This fee includes all the above modules; Continuous Assessments; Counselling Modules; Anatomy & Physiology; Mid-term personal interviews; and Regional monthly tutorials.

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Our One Year Foundation Course is designed as a comprehensive Homeopathy training course, suitable for those who have a deep and keen interest in holistic health. The course is ideal for anyone looking for more in-depth information and practical skills in the use of Homeopathy, for themselves and their families.

Our One Year Foundation Course in Homeopathy is a detailed and structured course, with an extensive syllabus designed to give you all the information and skills you need to confidently use Homeopathy in a range of circumstances. While our One Year Foundation course is a stand-alone course, it is essentially the first year of our Professional Practitioner Training Course, so at the end of year one, you will have the opportunity to continue your studies with us and enter the second year of our Professional Practitioner Training Course.

The One Year Foundation Course syllabus covers everything from Homeopathic Philosophy and Methodology, Materia Medica, Anatomy and Physiology to Nutrition, Personal Development and a Foundation in Counselling Skills (more details on the course syllabus below). Almost all of our students are adult learners each with different personal, professional, educational, cultural and family backgrounds. Many have very busy day-to-day lives juggling various commitments, family, careers, and the course is designed with this in mind.

The One Year Foundation Course is for those who

● Wish to empower themselves to take responsibility for their own health and the health of their loved ones.
● Have a deep interest in holistic health and lifestyle.
● Are at a transitional stage of their lives and looking towards a more sustainable and life-affirming career where they can help others.
● Have often seen and experienced the benefits of Homeopathy first hand and want to learn how to safely and effectively use Homeopathy
● They are often interested in the Professional Practitioner Training Course but would like to try one year first before making a bigger commitment.

Required Learning Prior To Commencing Year 1

Prior to embarking on the One Year Foundation Course it is essential that you are required to complete our One Day Introductory Workshop. This is to ensure all foundation year participants have a similar level of understanding and knowledge to facilitate swift and accurate learning. If you haven’t completed this already, don’t worry we can discuss this with you. Many students will also have completed our Home Prescriber Course although this is not essential.

When you embark on our One Year Foundation Course, you will learn alongside students pursuing the Professional Practitioner Training Course and you will benefit from all of the added support provided i.e. tutorials, library, study groups and more.

NOTE: We welcome students for whom English is not their first language. Any concerns about this can be discussed during the informal interview which takes places following the completion of the online application

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Course Information

Course Term

11 study weekends from September to June, with home study work and assignments.
Course start dates are listed below however, the final enrollment date is October to accommodate last-minute applications.

Venue

Classes are held in Griffith College, South Circular Road, Dublin 8, D08 V04N. Classes run from 10am to 5.30pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.

Class Size

Class numbers are in the order of approximately 25 students. Classes of this size allow us to get to know everyone individually and make for a good learning experience for everyone. The classrooms are arranged for good tutor/student interaction whether you are there in person or online and there is always time for questions and discussion.

We have a wide variety of tutors from both Ireland and overseas. All of our tutors are professional homeopaths with expertise which is reflected in the year programme.

Assignments and Assessments

Student evaluation is based on continual assessment and there are no end of year examinations. The student will present monthly assignments, case studies and an end of year project. The School respects individual learning style and encourages creativity in assignments. The programme given to students at the start of the year will show all of the assignments and homework for the year. This means that students can plan their study time and work on projects over a period of time.

Time Commitment

The amount of time required for study and the completion of assignments is approximately 10 -14 hours per week. This will vary from person to person; however, this is a realistic estimate based on feedback from students and is very achievable with a little forward planning.

Your Class Year Tutor

Each year is assigned their own class tutor. The tutor is there to help and support students throughout the school year. The tutor organises and co-ordinates the study groups, gives feedback on homework, deals with day to dayday-to-day questions and in general provides feedback and support. The tutor gets to know each student very well and is available for contact by phone or email to provide support and advice as necessary.

Regional Tutorial Groups

Our school is unique in providing student group tutorials all over Ireland as a support in the first and second year of the programme. The classes are sub-divided into regional study groups and these groups meet weekly and are a forum for Homeopathic study and mutual support.

These meetings are regional and meet by arrangement with each other and can be morning or evening for 90 minutes. Once a month the group is facilitated by a tutor appointed by the school. The tutor’s role is to support, encourage, answer questions and help deepen the learning process for students.

Course Completion

On successful completion of the One Year Foundation Course students will be awarded a certificate. They may also join the Professional Practitioner Training Course if they wish and in fact over 90% of Foundation Course students do this.

Course Content

Homeopathic Philosophy & Methodology

Aims
To provide for students an appreciation of the principles and theories associated with Homeopathic prescribing. To introduce students to the concept of acute illness and acute prescribing.

Syllabus

● Concepts of health and disease
● Dynamism – the Concept of Vital Force
● The Concept of Similars
● The direction of cure – Hering’s Observations on Cure
● The individualisation of patient and remedies
● Susceptibility of patients to disease
● Totality of symptoms
● Hierarchy of symptoms
● The single remedy
● The minimum dose and potentisation
● Use of Homeopathic Repertory
● Case analysis in acute disease
● Overview of acute and chronic prescribing
● Case-taking skills in acute illness

Homeopathic Materia Medica

Aims
To facilitate an understanding and a practical application of the main remedies used in acute Homeopathic prescribing.

Syllabus

Knowledge of approximately 50 of the commonly used acute remedies with respect to:

● Information pertaining to Homeopathic ‘provings’
● Aetiology of the remedy picture
● Mental/emotional characteristics
● Symptom overview including general and particular symptoms
● The leading characteristics of the remedy – keynotes
● Case studies and video cases demonstrating use of the remedy
● Comparative Materia-Medica
● Introduction to use of remedies in chronic prescribing

Foundation in Counselling Skills & Personal Development

Aims
To provide students with basic listening/counselling skills as relevant to the therapeutic relationship between Homeopath and patient. To introduce students to the ethical issues involved in Homeopathic practice. To introduce students to self-reflection and self-reflective practice.

Syllabus

● Introduction to counselling in a Homeopathic setting
● Basic listening skills
● Introduction to ethics
● Confidentiality
● Boundaries
● Role-playing and feedback
● Psychotherapeutic and Homeopathic models of personality
● Working effectively with others
● Life stages
● Handling of emotions
● Empathy
● Requirements of the first interview
● Sources of referral for patients
● Legal requirements under GDPR/Tusla
● Feedback
● Reflective practice

Human Sciences – Anatomy & Physiology

Aims
To provide a reference body of knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, on which to base safe and competent Homeopathic practice.

Syllabus

● Introduction to the structure and function of the body
● Cells and tissues
● Organ systems of the body
● Holistic health models
● The digestive system
● Nutrition and metabolism
● Homoeostasis
● The respiratory system
● The genito-urinary system
● Body-mind interaction
● The endocrine system
● The integumentary system and body membranes
● The circulatory system and immunity
● Experiential mind/body integration

Nutrition

Aims
To help participants develop a healthy attitude to food and nutrition. To become conscious of what and how we eat and how that affects us. To understand the balance of nutrients in the body: deficiency, excess and allergic reaction to particular nutrients. To recognise how being aware and conscious of our nutrition can help us take responsibility for our health in a deeper and more general way.

Syllabus

● Introduction to nutrition and Homeopathic treatment Food groups
● Diets
● Minerals and Vitamins
● Lifestyle and environment Human energy system
● Detoxification
● Disorders Diagnostic tests
● Allergies
● Tissue salts
● Adjunctive therapy
● Digestive system and absorption of nutrients
● The bulk nutrients: Water, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat.

Course Application Procedure

When we receive a completed application form, we will be in touch with you to arrange an informal telephone interview at a time that suits your schedule. Interviews commence April each year with final interviews occurring early in September.

Course Investment

Fee per annum: €3,000 (€3,120 if paying in instalments)
Instalment rate €120 booking fee plus 12 monthly instalments of €250.

This fee includes all the above modules; Continuous Assessments; Counselling Modules; Anatomy & Physiology; Mid-term personal interviews; and Regional monthly tutorials.

To apply for our One Year Foundation Course in Homeopathy, please click on the button and use our online application form.

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