Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Study mode:On campus Study type:Day Languages: English
Local:$ 16.6 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 16.6 k / Year(s) Deadline: Mar 31, 2024
351–400 place StudyQA ranking:3310 Duration:1 year

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Using English as the medium of instruction, students will acquire new knowledge and develop new skills through seminars, workshops, case studies, group projects and presentations, clinical placement, field study and dissertation writing. This programme builds on students' previous knowledge and professional skills in Chinese medicine and is designed specifically for Chinese medicine practitioners wanting to develop expertise in practicing acupuncture in an English speaking environment. In addition to the content-related knowledge and understanding, our teaching is designed to improve the students’communication and social skills, clinical skills and problem solving skills in an English speaking environment. 

Compulsory Courses 24 units
Advanced Clinical Acupuncture I 4 units
Advanced Clinical Acupuncture II 4 units
Examination and Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders 3 units
Advanced Acupuncture Skills and Safe practice 2 units
Advance in acupuncture research 3 units
Health regulations and practice management 3 units
Overseas acupuncture licensing regulations and examinations 2 units
Clinical Practice I 3 units
   
Elective Courses 3 units
Clinical Practice II 3 units
Overseas placement 3 units
   
Dissertation* 3 units
   
Supplementary Course (for those who have not previously studied Chinese Medicine or Chinese Medicine Pharmacy)#  
Principles of Chinese Medicine in Acupuncture Practice 4 units
 

Academic Qualification

A bachelor's degree of Chinese Medicine or Acupuncture, or other health profession disciplines; or in special circumstances, possess the equivalent training and be able to pass an entrance examination.


Language Proficiency Requirement

Applicants must have obtained a bachelor’s degree with English language as the primary medium of instruction; or applicants can demonstrate a good command of English, e.g.

  1. IELTS academic modules minimum score of 6.5; or

  2. TOEFL minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based)). 

Others

Those who have never received any undergraduate training in Chinese Medicine must take the course “Principles of Chinese Medicine in Acupuncture Practice” (中醫針灸學概論) (4 units) as supplementary study.

The Government offers financial assistance in the form of non-means-tested loan to all students.  The beneficiaries are expected to repay their loans within a specified period after graduation. Scholarships are bestowed upon selected recipients including new students on the basis of academic merits and other criteria stipulated by the donors.

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