The RBGE Certificate in Herbology is a great way to learn about medicinal plants – how to find, recognise and use them. The focused content of this ten-day programme takes you on a journey through some of the more intriguing moments to be found within the history of western herbal medicine, and these are used as inspiration for further study and research, combined with a complementary physic garden visit, wild herb gathering and the exploration of a myriad of different herbal habitats.
This course will introduce you to many of the key RBGE Diploma in Herbology subjects of study and will give you the 'herbal' confidence required to make the most of your further studies in this field. If you wish to progress onto the diploma, further details may be found by clicking here.
This is the perfect way to begin to develop your materia medica (knowledge of healing botanicals), botanising and green pharmacy (herbal remedy making) skills and will provide the perfect stepping stone for those wishing to progress on to the RBGE Diploma in Herbology or Herbology Short Courses.
We have 3 intakes of the Online course. Applications open and close on the following dates for each.
Course
Applications Open
Applications Close
Autumn/Winter Weekends (August – December 2025)
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Sunday 20th July 2025
Weekdays (January – February 2026)
Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Sunday 26th October 2025
Spring Weekends (March – May 2026)
Monday 3rd November 2025
Sunday 11th January 2026
Both options follow the same format and are taught here at RBGE. They take place during the day over 5 weekends (Saturday & Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm).
Most mornings will take the form of illustrated talks and or demonstrations while the afternoon sessions will be focused on practical activities, self-directed study, visits or field trips.
It is a formally assessed course and therefore requires students to successfully pass assignments in order to achieve the award. A breakdown of the assessments can be found in the course handbook.
Although it may help you do not need prior knowledge or experience for this course.
The cost for the course is £895. Full payment for the course is required on acceptance of a place.
All equipment and materials needed to complete this programme of study are provided by RBGE, with the exception of a small bottle of brandy (required for making the Bach Flower Remedies).
Applications for the Online courses for 2025-26 open and close on the following dates.
Applications will only be open for one intake at a time. To apply for the course, you must complete our online application form.
