This course introduces the principles, history, and clinical approaches of homoeopathic medicine within the broader context of integrative and comparative healthcare systems. Students explore core concepts, materia medica, repertorization, remedy preparation, and case-based analysis, while also examining the historical development and contemporary discussion of homoeopathy in relation to other therapeutic approaches. The course combines theoretical study with seminars, workshops, and applied case learning.
Homoeopathic Medicine
Hybrid
Course Overview
Key Topics
- Principles and philosophy of homoeopathic medicine
- Historical development and major schools of thought
- Materia medica and sources of homoeopathic remedies
- Repertorization and remedy selection
- Preparation and potentization of remedies
- Case analysis and individualized therapeutic reasoning
- Comparative perspectives on homoeopathy, conventional medicine, and herbal approaches
- Scientific literature and critical appraisal in integrative healthcare
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the main principles and historical foundations of homoeopathic medicine
- Describe the materia medica and the main categories of homoeopathic remedies
- Understand the basic methods used in repertorization and case analysis
- Demonstrate familiarity with introductory processes of remedy preparation
- Critically assess scientific literature and clinical discussions related to homoeopathy
- Communicate effectively about homoeopathic approaches in interdisciplinary and intercultural contexts
Teaching & Learning Format: Hybrid
Assessment
- Class participation
- Weekly assignments
- Midterm examination
- Final examination
- Written paper
- Individual presentation
Indicative Background: No formal prerequisites are required, although a background in medicine, pharmacology, biology, or health sciences is recommended.