Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

Torrens University Australia

Bachelor's degree

In Melbourne (Australia)

£ 2,010.38 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 2,515

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Melbourne (Australia)

  • Duration

    4 Years

A Chinese Medicine course provides the understanding and practical skills needed to treat acute and chronic illnesses using Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and other techniques. The course is designed to meet all three divisions of Chinese Medicine practitioner registration including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese herbal dispensing.

Throughout this four-year degree, you’ll develop your knowledge and practical skills in treating acute and chronic illnesses through Chinese medicine techniques and herbal remedies. The course is designed to meet all three divisions of Chinese Medicine practitioner registration, including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Chinese herbal dispensing, and is approved by the National Australian accreditation body TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) and AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).

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Location

Start date

Melbourne (Australia)
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Start date

On request

About this course

Learn how to safely apply acupuncture, and prescribe and dispense Chinese herbs to treat a variety of diseases.
Explore the relationship between the mind, body and spirit.
Discover the practical application of ancillary techniques for the clinical practice of acupuncture.
Learn to apply techniques such as cupping and moxa therapy.

This course will prepare you to confidently start practising Chinese Medicine in your community.

Career paths
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Medical or Multi-discipline Clinics
Research and product development

Why study with us?
As the country’s fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. We focus on giving you the skills and the knowledge to ensure long-term success in your career. Our academics are highly qualified and will support you in every step of your study.

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Subjects

  • Acupuncture
  • Chinese Medicine
  • Herbal
  • Dispensing
  • Herbal medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology

Course programme

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided exceptions to the usual face-to-face learning requirements.

International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year).

Year 1

8 Core subjects
  • Biological Foundations | BFD105A
  • Understanding Health | HWEL2002
  • Chinese Medicine Foundations | CMF101
  • Human Structure & Physiology 1 | HSP101A
  • Evidence-based Practice | EBP107A
  • Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Pattern Differentiation | CMD102
  • Human Structure & Physiology 2 | HSP102A
  • Counselling & Communication Skills | CCS103
Year 2

8 Core subjects
  • Human Systems and Pathophysiology 1 | HSP201A
  • Channel Theory and Point Location 1 | TPL203
  • Channel Theory and Point Location 2 | TPL204
  • Human Systems and Pathophysiology 2 | HSP202A
  • Acupuncture Ancillary Techniques | AAT205
  • Acupuncture Therapeutics and Techniques 1 | ATT206
  • Acupuncture Therapeutics and Techniques 2 | ATT207
  • Chinese Medicine Pharmacology 1 | CMP208
Year 3

8 Core subjects
  • Clinical Assessment | CLA207
  • Chinese Medicine Pharmacology 2 | CMP301
  • Chinese Medicine Musculoskeletal Traumatology | CMT302
  • Integrated Pharmacology | DIP303
  • Chinese Medicine Formulae | CMF304
  • Advanced Acupuncture Techniques | AAT305
  • Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine 1 | CIM306
  • Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine 2 | CIM307
Year 4

8 Core subjects
  • Chinese Medicine Herbal Processing and Dispensing | HPD308
  • Chinese Medicine Gynaecology and Obstetrics | CGO309
  • Chinese Medicine Dermatology External Medicine | DEM310
  • Chinese Medicine Classics | CMC311
  • Critical Literature Review | CLR308A
  • Chinese Medicine Mental Health | CMH312
  • Entrepreneurship, Professionalism and Business Skills in Health | EPR307
  • Chinese Medicine Case Conference | CCC313

Additional information

This course is also available in online.

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Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

£ 2,010.38 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 2,515

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