Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hons)
- Field Of Study:
- Health, Medicine & Welfare
- Level Of Study:
- Undergraduate
- Course Subject:
- Course Intake:
- January, July
Programme Description
Overview
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a medical study that originated in ancient China thousands of years ago. Practitioners are skilled in the knowledge of herbs, acupuncture, and other methods to treat a wide range of conditions.
Our Traditional Chinese Medicine Degree Programme is the first of its kind in Malaysia. It covers the basic, classic and professional approaches to healthcare by highly qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners from both Malaysia and China.
You will be equipped with a strong scientific foundation, basic medical knowledge and over 2,200 hours of practical clinical skills training.
Highlights
- The first Traditional Chinese Medicine degree programme in Malaysia
- Programme is available in English and Mandarin
- Five-month internship with the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Internships with prestigious and established universities in China, namely Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a pathway for dual certification with the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
- Recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and Ministry of Health (MOH)
- Extensive clinical exposure and practice at Chinese Medicine Centre
Career Opportunities
With the passing of the Traditional & Complementary Medicine Act, the profession will be regulated by the Ministry of Health. The graduates can choose the following pathway:
- Apply to work with the Ministry of Health
- Set up their own TCM clinic
- Enter into the academic line with research
- Enter into the Chinese Pharmaceutical industries
Programme Structure
| Year 1 |
- Chinese Medicine Language I
- Chinese Medicine Language II
- Theories of Chinese Medicine
- History of Chinese Medicine
- Diagnostic of Chinese Medicine
- Chinese Medicine Materia Medica
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Human Biology
- Microbiology
- Cell Biology & Biochemistry
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| Year 2 |
- Chinese Medicine Language III / Mandarin 3 (Medical Chinese)
- General Psychology
- Prescription of Chinese Medicine
- Fundamentals of Acupuncture
- Technique and Treatment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
- Yellow Emperor’s Classic
- Shang Han Lun
- Technique of Tuina
- Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine I
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
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| Year 3 |
- Medical Laws, Regulations and Ethics
- Therapeutics of Tuina
- Chinese Medicine Geriatrics
- Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Camber
- Wen Bing Xue
- Chinese Medicine Orthopaedics & Traumatology
- Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine 2
- First Aid and Emergency Conditions
- Allopathic Internal Medicine 1
- Allopathic Internal Medicine 2
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| Year 4 |
- Chinese Medicine Gynaecology
- Chinese Medicine Paediatrics
- Life Cultivation and Rehabilitation of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Chinese Medicine External Medicine
- Research Methodology
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| Year 5 |
- Project – Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Internship (Local and Abroad)
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| GES Subjects |
- Entrepreneurship
- Community Service & Cocurriculum
- Presentation Skills / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
- Ethnic Relations (Local Students) / Communicating in Malay (International Students)
- Islamic & Asian Civilization (Local Students) / Malaysian Studies (International Students)
*Exempted if a credit in BM has been obtained at SPM level.If credit is obtained,then student will take Presentation Skills |
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Campuses & Intakes
INTI International University
- 13 January 2014
- 14 July 2014
Entry Requirements
| Entry Level |
Entry Requirements |
| Students who have taken Chinese in high school level, will be required to sit for a Chinese Challenge Examination. Upon passing, they will be exempted from Mandarin I and Mandarin II |
| INTI Foundation |
Completion of Foundation in Science with minimum CGPA of 2.5 |
| Other Foundations |
Completion of Foundation programme with minimum CGPA of 2.5 with credit in Maths and two science subjects at SPM level |
| SPM |
5Cs including Math and 2 science subjects |
| STPM (Science Stream) |
CGPA of 2.5 and above |
| STPM (Arts Stream) |
CGPA of 2.5 and above with credit in Maths and 2 science subjects at SPM level |
| UEC |
Minimum 5Bs (including Maths and one science subject) |
| A Level |
2 principal passes (including Maths and one science subject) |
| SAM |
Minimum 5 Cs with TER of 75 (including Maths and one science subject) |
| NSW HSC |
Minimum 10 units with ATAR of 75 (including Maths and one science subject) |
| Australian Year 12 |
Minimum ATAR of 75 (including Maths and one science subject) |
| Canadian Pre-U |
Minimum 6 passes (including Maths and one science subject) with an average score of 70% |
| Matriculation |
CGPA of 2.5 |
| Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Complimentary Medicine from Traditional and Complementary Medicine-recognised institutions or Ministry of Higher Education with CGPA of 2.5 and above |
| Diploma in Traditional and Complimentary Medicine with CGPA above 2.0 with at least two years working experience in the relevant discipline may also be considered |
| Any Diploma from Traditional and Complementary Medicine-recognised institutions or Ministry of Higher Education with CGPA 2.5 and above |
| Recognised degree holders in any disciplined are eligible for entry at the discretion of the University subject to the code of practice |
| AND evidence of English language proficiency for foreign students prior to entry |
| Others |
Please refer to INTI International University |
Pathway
Source : INTI International University
