C10186v4 Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Overview

This course provides graduates with a professional entry level for the practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It aims to produce professional Chinese medicine practitioners with highly adaptable and practical clinic skills accompanied by a thorough grounding in theory.

The course has a strong history of delivering excellent graduates. Opportunity exists for clinical internship in China or undertaking the International Studies program by learning Mandarin and spending a year studying in China.

Career options

Career options include qualified health professionals working in a private practice that is their own business or one of the many growing alternative medicine practices throughout Australia.

Articulation

Additional assumed knowledge

Any two units of English; and any two units of science.

Biology is recommended.

Course duration and attendance

This course can be completed over four years of full-time study. Attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week at the University. This also involves students practising their skills in the UTS Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Clinics as required during the course.

Course structure

The course comprises 192 credit points of study and consists of eight academic stages, taken over four years of full-time study.

Industrial training/professional practice

Through working in clinics, students gain practical experience treating patients under the guidance of qualified health professionals.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. The example program shown assumes full-time attendance.

Professional recognition

Graduates of this course qualify for professional membership of most Australasian Chinese medicine professional associations.

Other information

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