Chinese Medicine

The aims and objectives of the programme are to cultivate and enhance students’ ability in proficiently applying Chinese medicine theories and methods to clinical practice as well as research in and development of Chinese medicine. After taking the programme, students’ ability to comprehend and master the theoretical knowledge of Chinese medicine will be strengthened. With a coordinated approach to teaching knowledge of various Chinese medicine specialties and introducing the latest development of research in Chinese medicine, the abilities and standards of the students in systematically applying Chinese medicine theories to clinical practice and research and development of Chinese medicine will be enhanced. Graduates of the programme will become competent in delivering medical and healthcare services as well as research and technological development of Chinese medicine.

The programme is comprised of common courses and concentration courses. There are altogether three concentrations, namely Studies and Applications of Internal Chinese Medicine, Studies and Applications of Acupuncture, and Studies and Applications of Orthopaedics and Traumatology and Tui Na. Common courses are for all students of the programme whereas concentration courses are designed for those who choose to specialise in the particular areas of studies.

Academic Qualification

1. A bachelor of Chinese Medicine or Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine degree; or
2. Equivalent qualifications in Chinese medicine or Chinese pharmacy; or
3. Be registered Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong who have passed the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination; or
4. Be registered Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong with provision of training certificate in Chinese medicine or relevant disciplines and passed the admission assessment to be conducted by the School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU.

Applicants with qualifications listed in (b), (c) or (d) above may be required to pass an assessment conducted by the Programme Management Committee.

Language Proficiency Requirement

Applicants must have:

1. Obtained Grade E or above in Chinese Language and Culture in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination; or

2. Obtained a bachelor’s degree with Chinese language as the primary medium of instruction in the major courses; or
3. Passed the Chinese language test arranged by the School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU.

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.