C10164 Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine Bachelor of Arts in International Studies v2

Note(s)

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program. Note that students undertaking this degree may only study China as their international studies major.

Overview

This combined degree program provides students with greater exposure to and understanding of Chinese culture, and a working knowledge of Chinese. Students complete four consecutive semesters of study of Chinese language and culture before proceeding to China for an academic year of study at a university or institution of higher education.

Career options

Career options include acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine practitioner in private or community health services. This combined program should also make it more possible for graduates to practise outside Australia.

Additional admission requirements

Additional assumed knowledge

There are no prior language requirements.

Course duration and attendance

This combined degree is offered on a six-year, full-time basis. This also involves students practising their skills in the UTS Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Clinics as required during the course. Students spend their fifth year of study at a Chinese university.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 288 credit points of study: 192 credit points in Traditional Chinese Medicine and 96 credit points in Chinese Studies.

Course completion requirements

Industrial training/professional practice

Through working clinics, students gain practical experience treating patients under the guidance of qualified health professionals. The opportunity exists for clinical internship in China.

Course program

The example program shown is for a full-time student.

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