C10186v8 Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Award(s): Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (BHlthSc)UAC code: 607055 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 023606B
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 192
Course EFTSL: 4
Location: City campus
Notes
For international students, mid-year (July/August) intake may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the faculty.
Overview
Career options
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Rules and regulations
Transfer between UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine 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 skilled practitioners and researchers, and is well regarded nationally and internationally. Opportunities exist for overseas clinical internships in the final year of study in Asia, including China (Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Hong Kong Baptist University) and South Korea (Dong Eui University). In addition students may pursue a six-year combined degree with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, learning Mandarin and studying in China for a year.
Career options
Career options include self-employment in private practice or as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team. Opportunities exist in health care policy development and consultancy; research trial coordination; sales, marketing and product development for herbal and pharmaceutical companies; and community-based organisations with a health service focus.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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. Students may also be able to complete the course part time, usually at the rate of two subjects a session (a 50 per cent load), taking eight years to complete. Part-time students are required to attend some classes in daytime hours. Full-time 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.
Course completion requirements
| 99665 Chinese Medicine Foundations 1 | 6cp | |
| 99641 Point Location and Acupuncture Anatomy | 6cp | |
| 92227 Communication for the Complementary Therapist | 6cp | |
| 99667 Clinical Theory and Clinic Level 1 | 6cp | |
| 99666 Chinese Medicine Foundations 2 | 6cp | |
| 99567 Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine | 6cp | |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
| 99668 Clinic Level 2 and Acupuncture Techniques 1 | 6cp | |
| 99618 Chinese Diagnostic System 1 | 6cp | |
| 99650 Pharmacology of Chinese Herbal Medicine | 6cp | |
| 91529 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 | 6cp | |
| 99651 Chinese Herbal Formula 1 | 6cp | |
| 99621 Chinese Diagnostic System 2 | 6cp | |
| 91530 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2 | 6cp | |
| 99652 Chinese Herbal Formula 2 | 6cp | |
| 99584 Clinical Features of Disease | 6cp | |
| 91610 Medical Classics and the History of Chinese Medicine | 6cp | |
| 99646 Clinic Level 5 and Acupuncture Microsystems | 6cp | |
| 99656 Disease States for Traditional Chinese Medicine 1 | 6cp | |
| 91611 Clinical Practicum (Therapy and Diagnosis) | 6cp | |
| 99647 Clinic Level 6 | 6cp | |
| 99657 Disease States for Traditional Chinese Medicine 2 | 6cp | |
| 91614 Evaluating TCM: Theory, Practice and Research 1 | 6cp | |
| 99630 Clinical Practice 1 (TCM) | 12cp | |
| 91613 Professional Issues in Traditional Chinese Medicine | 6cp | |
| 91615 Evaluating TCM: Theory, Practice and Research 2 | 6cp | |
| 99631 Clinical Practice 2 (TCM) | 12cp | |
| 99644 Clinic Level 3 and Acupuncture Techniques 2 | 6cp | |
| 99645 Clinic Level 4 and Acupuncture Techniques 3 | 6cp | |
| 91527 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 3 | 6cp | |
| Total | 192cp |
Course program
The program is shown below.
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 99665 Chinese Medicine Foundations 1 | 6cp | |
| 99641 Point Location and Acupuncture Anatomy | 6cp | |
| 99667 Clinical Theory and Clinic Level 1 | 6cp | |
| 92227 Communication for the Complementary Therapist | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 99567 Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine | 6cp | |
| 99666 Chinese Medicine Foundations 2 | 6cp | |
| 99668 Clinic Level 2 and Acupuncture Techniques 1 | 6cp | |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 99618 Chinese Diagnostic System 1 | 6cp | |
| 99644 Clinic Level 3 and Acupuncture Techniques 2 | 6cp | |
| 99650 Pharmacology of Chinese Herbal Medicine | 6cp | |
| 91529 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 99621 Chinese Diagnostic System 2 | 6cp | |
| 99645 Clinic Level 4 and Acupuncture Techniques 3 | 6cp | |
| 99651 Chinese Herbal Formula 1 | 6cp | |
| 91530 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 99584 Clinical Features of Disease | 6cp | |
| 99646 Clinic Level 5 and Acupuncture Microsystems | 6cp | |
| 99652 Chinese Herbal Formula 2 | 6cp | |
| 91527 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 3 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 91610 Medical Classics and the History of Chinese Medicine | 6cp | |
| 91611 Clinical Practicum (Therapy and Diagnosis) | 6cp | |
| 99647 Clinic Level 6 | 6cp | |
| 99656 Disease States for Traditional Chinese Medicine 1 | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 91614 Evaluating TCM: Theory, Practice and Research 1 | 6cp | |
| 99630 Clinical Practice 1 (TCM) | 12cp | |
| 99657 Disease States for Traditional Chinese Medicine 2 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 91613 Professional Issues in Traditional Chinese Medicine | 6cp | |
| 99631 Clinical Practice 2 (TCM) | 12cp | |
| 91615 Evaluating TCM: Theory, Practice and Research 2 | 6cp | |
Rules and regulations
To enter the Year 4 clinic, students must have successfully completed:
- all subjects in Years 1–3
- all clinical hours attached to clinic level subjects 1–6
- all WIKIs attached to the clinical hours 1–6
- a senior first aid certificate, current through to the Year 4 clinic period
- a police check.
Transfer between UTS courses
Students have the opportunity to transfer into the combined degree of Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (C10164). This involves an additional two years of language and culture training in Australia and China.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and graduates are eligible for general registration as a Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture practitioner, and for membership with most professional associations.
Other information
Further information is available from:
Building 6 Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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