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Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine


UTS course code: C10186 UAC code: 607005 Testamur title: Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine Abbreviation: BHlthSc Course Director: Mr Peter Meier Course fee: HECS (local); $8,250 per semester (international) Total credit points: 192 Overview Course aims Admission requirements Advanced standing Attendance Course duration Course structure Course program Assessment Professional recognition Other information Overview This course provides graduates with a professional entry level for the practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, the two major branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Major areas of study include Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and philosophical foundations; acupuncture techniques; Chinese materia medica and clinical herbal prescriptions; moxibustion and tuina (Chinese massage); diagnosis; clinical skills; Western medical sciences appropriate to a primary contact health care practitioner; practice management; and research methods. Students have the opportunity to transfer into the combined degree, Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (China major). This involves an additional two years of language and culture training in Australia and in China. Course aims This course aims to produce professional Chinese medicine practitioners with highly adaptable and practical clinic skills accompanied by a thorough grounding in theory. Most graduates go on to work in private practice, either setting up their own business or joining one of the many growing Chinese medicine practices throughout Australia. Important to the learning environment of this course are the working clinics where students gain first-hand, practical experience treating patients under the guidance of qualified health professionals. Admission requirements Australian students are required to apply for admission through the NSW University Admissions Centre (UAC). For school leavers, admission is based on UAI scores. We recommend that HSC studies include the following subjects: HSC English and studies in Mathematics or Science. Non-current school leavers must apply through UAC in addition to submitting a Personal Statement to UTS. International students should contact the UTS International Office for application procedures. In addition to academic requirements, students are required to meet English language proficiency requirements. Further details are available from the International Office. Advanced standing UTS recognises prior tertiary level learning, including that from other universities and TAFE (Associate Diploma and Diploma only). Once a student's application to study has been accepted, he or she may apply to receive recognition of successful prior learning, and may therefore be able to complete the course in less than the standard time. Applications for credits and exemptions should be made to the Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) in the Faculty of Science. Attendance Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week at the University. This enables a full stage of the course to be completed in one semester. This also involves students practising their skills in the UTS Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Clinics as required during the course. Course duration This course can be completed over: four years, full time, or six years, full time for the combined degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. Course structure The course consists of eight academic stages, taken over four years, full time. Course program Year 1 Stage 1 – Autumn semester 99639 Chinese Medicine Foundations 1 8cp 99641 Point Location and Acupuncture Anatomy 6cp 99648 Health Sciences for TCM 1 6cp 99642 Clinical Theory and Clinic Level 1 4cp Stage 2 – Spring semester 99640 Chinese Medicine Foundations 2 8cp 99567 Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine 6cp 99649 Health Science for TCM 2 6cp 99643 Clinic Level 2 4cp Year 2 Stage 3 – Autumn semester 99618 Chinese Diagnostic System 1 6cp 99650 Pharmacology of Chinese Herbal Medicine 6cp 99653 Health Science for TCM 3 6cp 99644 Clinic Level 3 (PL 2/TCM MT 1) 6cp Stage 4 – Spring semester 99651 Chinese Herbal Formula 1 6cp 99621 Chinese Diagnostic System 2 6cp 99654 Health Science for TCM 4 6cp 99645 Clinic Level 4 (AT2/TCM MT 1) 6cp Year 3 Stage 5 – Autumn semester 99652 Chinese Herbal Formula 2 6cp 99584 Clinical Features of Disease 6cp 99620 History and Philosophy of TCM 4cp 99646 Clinic Level 5 6cp Stage 6 – Spring semester xxxxx Professional Communication for the Complementary Therapist 4cp 99656 Disease States 1 6cp 99627 Clinical Practicum (Therapy and Diagnosis) 8cp 99647 Clinic Level 6 6cp Year 4 Stage 7 – Autumn semester 99657 Disease States 2 6cp 99629 Chinese Medical Classics 4cp 91607 Research Methods 1 4cp 99630 Clinical Practice 1 12cp Stage 8 – Spring semester 99655 Professional Issues in TCM 8cp 91608 Research Methods 2 4cp 99631 Clinical Practice 2 12cp Assessment Depending on the subjects chosen, students can expect to undergo a variety of assessment types before completion of this course including formal and informal examinations, assignments and essays, practical reports and write-ups, seminar presentations, and clinic practice evaluations. Assessment tasks may be based on individual or group work. For further details on individual subjects, see the Subject Descriptions section, or contact the subject's coordinator. Professional recognition Graduates of this course qualify for professional membership of most Australasian Chinese medicine professional associations. Other information All academic inquiries should be made to: Course Director, Traditional Chinese Medicine Mr Peter Meier Department of Health Sciences Faculty of Science telephone (02) 9514 7858 or (02) 9514 2500 fax (02) 9514 7866 email Peter.Meier@uts.edu.au