C10186v6 Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Note(s)

For international students, mid-year (July/August) intake may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Faculty.

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 clinical skills accompanied by a thorough grounding in theory.

The course has a strong history of delivering excellent graduates. Through working in clinics, students gain practical experience treating patients under the guidance of qualified health professionals. 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 private practice or one of the many growing alternative medicine practices throughout Australia.

Academic requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Non-current school leavers must submit a personal statement to UTS by 30 November. Further information is available from:

Assumed knowledge

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

Biology is recommended.

Course duration and attendance

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 program shown assumes full-time attendance, commencing in Autumn semester.

Transfer between UTS courses

Professional recognition

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

Other information

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