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Iridology course questions
If your question isn't answered here, write to us at info@iridologyinternational.com.
Are there any costs besides tuition?
No. All required course materials are included in tuition, along with the Iridology Analysis Toolkit license and lifetime Iridology Research membership. The only optional purchase is an iriscope.
Do I need an iriscope?
No. An iriscope is highly recommended but not required: a 4× magnifying glass is enough to complete the course. If you'd like to photograph irises, the Toolkit is also sold with a Dino-Lite digital iriscope at iridology-software.com.
What background do I need?
Every program requires a working knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology. If you don't have that yet, complete an introductory course in those subjects first or alongside Module 1. The Master's program also requires a health sciences degree; see the Master's eligibility section.
How are exams graded?
Each module has a practice exam and a graded exam, both taken online. You need 75% or more to pass. Credit isn't given below 75%, and you retake the exam with different questions drawn from the question bank. The R.Irid. program ends with a 50-question final exam.
Every exam is reviewed by Iridology International, and the results are emailed to you. All exams must be passed before the diploma is awarded.
What does "with honours" mean?
Students who keep consistently high marks throughout the program graduate with honours. You can request your academic transcript at any time.
How many hours a week should I study?
It depends on your professional background, but we recommend at least 10 hours a week. At that pace most students finish in three months to a year.
Is there a time limit?
Yes. You have 12 months to complete the Registered Iridologist diploma and 24 months to complete the Master's program. If you can't finish in time, write to info@iridologyinternational.com to request a study break, or re-apply to continue.
How do I contact the faculty?
Email info@iridologyinternational.com, or use the messaging on the student site at students.iridologyinternational.com.
Is Iridology International accredited?
No iridology school has been accredited by a recognised accreditation agency, including this one. Our programs are professional education in iridology. They don't license anyone to practise medicine, and where your state or country requires a license to practise, you'll need to meet its requirements separately.
Can I diagnose disease after the course?
No. Iridology is a complementary assessment method. Clinicians use it alongside other assessments, not in place of medical diagnosis. The course teaches you to identify and interpret iris signs as one part of a wider health assessment.
Which devices does the software run on?
The Iridology Analysis Toolkit runs on Windows 10 or later, Android, iOS and macOS, and its interface is available in 18 languages. See iridology-software.com for details.
Who is Iridology International?
Iridology International was founded by Professor Bryan Marcia on January 1, 2010.
Dr. Marcia earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Iridology from the University of Health Sciences in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 15, 1994. He studied under faculty director Dr. Bernard Jensen, with Dr. Donald Bodeen as his core faculty advisor. From 2000 to 2006 he was Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Medicine at Capital University of Integrative Medicine in Washington, D.C., and he was named Associate Professor Emeritus in June 2006.
He continues to research and develop iridology, and teaches iridodiagnostics to health professionals around the world.
Ready to start?
The Registered Iridologist diploma includes the Iridology Analysis Toolkit and lifetime access to the Iridology Research library.