Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science

The Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science is a double-degree program offered by the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). Launched in 1998, it is the first full-time undergraduate Chinese medicine program funded by the University Grants Committee in Hong Kong.

Programme Aims

The aim of this double-degree program is to equip students with a comprehensive and practical understanding of Chinese medicine. The ultimate goal is to train a new generation of Chinese medicine practitioners with the ability to integrate modern science and technology with Chinese medicine principles on a scientific basis for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.

Programme Details

This is a 6-year full-time double degree program, with 15-month internship training, and an Honours Project. The curriculum of the program encompasses extensive courses in Chinese medicine as well as courses in biomedical and clinical Western medicine, in an approximate ratio of 7:3.

Teaching Teams

The Traditional Chinese Medicine teaching team consists of Assistant, Associate, and Professor of Practice with extensive clinical experience, who integrate theory and practice to enhance students' clinical thinking and skills. The Western Medicine teaching team is composed of outstanding researchers, experienced physicians, and healthcare professionals, who deliver foundational and clinical courses in Western medicine, equipping students with contemporary medical knowledge and providing comprehensive training.

Teaching Methods

Instructors in this program use diversified teaching tools and activities, including multimedia teaching aids, case study, group discussion, and laboratory practice, and hospital visits to achieve outcome-based teaching and learning. To uphold the spirit of "Whole Person Education" as advocated by the University, 31 credits courses in general education are included in the new curriculum.

6-year Study Schedule

The program is divided into six years of study, with each year building on the previous one to provide a comprehensive education in Chinese medicine and biomedical science.

Core Chinese Medicine Courses and Internship

• Fundamental Theories of CM
• Diagnostics of CM
• History of Chinese Medicine
• Ancient Chinese Medical Prose - Selected Readings
• Ancient Chinese Medical Prose - Classical Chinese
• Selected Readings of CM Classics (I) - Canon
• Clinical Chinese Materia Medica
• Clinical Chinese Materia Medica Lab
• Chinese Medicinal Formulae
• Selected Readings of CM Classics (II) - Treatise on Exogenous Febrile Diseases
• Internal Medicine of CM I
• Internal Medicine of CM- Clinical Practice I
• Internal Medicine of CM II
• Internal Medicine of CM- Clinical Practice II
• Acupuncture - Basic Theories
• Acupuncture Lab
• Acupuncture Clinical Practice
• Acupuncture Clinical Practice Attachment
• Selected Readings of CM Classics (III) - Golden Chamber
• Selected Readings of CM Classics (IV) - Science of Seasonal Febrile Diseases
• Paediatrics of CM
• Surgery of Chinese Medicine
• Orthopaedics & Traumatology of CM & Tui Na I
• Orthopaedics & Traumatology of CM & Tui Na Lab I
• Orthopaedics & Traumatology of CM & Tui Na II
• Orthopaedics & Traumatology of CM & Tui Na Lab II
• Gynaecology of CM
• Otorhinolaryngology of CM
• Ophthalmology of CM
• Different Theories of CM
• Chinese Medicine Integrated Clinical Practice
• Clinical Internship I
• Clinical Internship II
• Specialty Studies and Professional Training of CM

Core Biomedical Science Courses

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Biomedical Sciences Lab I, IIA & III
• Microbiology and Immunology
• General Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Fundamental Diagnosis
• Pre-clinical sciences lab
• Clinical sciences lab
• Medical Ethics
• Respiratory System
• Cardiovascular System
• Digestive System & Hepatobiliary System
• Renal System
• Reproductive System
• Hematology
• Endocrinology
• Surgery & Emergency Medicine
• Nervous System
• Infectious Diseases and Rheumatic Diseases
• Public Health & Family Medicine
• Honours Project I
• Honours Project II

Elective Courses

• Introduction to CM Philosophy
• Yi-Jing and CM
• Free elective
• A Comparative Study of the Traditional Chinese & Western Medical Systems
• Introduction to Differential Diagnosis of Critical and Severe Diseases
• Current Topics on Clinical Research in CM
• Clinical Thinking Skills in Chinese Medicine
• Free elective
• Cosmetology of Traditional CM
• Free elective

University Core and General Education Courses

• University Chinese
• University English I & II
• History & Civilization
• Values & the Meaning of Life
• University Life
• Healthy Lifestyle
• The Art of Persuasion
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Interdisciplinary Thematic Courses
• GE Capstone

Clinical Practice & Internship

Clinical practice plays an important role in learning Chinese medicine. Students are required to conduct clinical practicum training in the following Chinese medicine clinics run by HKBU from the 1st year onwards. In the fifth and sixth years, students are also required to complete 12-month internship in a Chinese Medicine teaching hospital in Chinese Mainland, followed by a 3-month specialized clinical internship.

Honors Project

This is a 6-unit Honors Project and the aim is to provide students with firsthand experience on scientific research. Students may choose a topic from a wide variety of areas, ranging from laboratory experience, epidemiologic study, and clinical investigation of Chinese medicine.

Admission Requirements

The major student intake is Form 6 graduates with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination results who applied via the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS). Applicants with suitable qualifications will also be considered by applying via non-JUPAS route. The approximate annual intake is 35-40.

Application Procedures

Applicants must satisfy the entrance requirements specific to their desired programs of study IN ADDITION TO the General University Admission Requirements.

Program Requirements

HKDSE

• Core Subjects:
  • English Language: Level 3
  • Chinese Language: Level 3
  • Mathematics: Level 2
  • Citizenship and Social Development: Attained
• 2 Elective Subjects:
  • One elective must be Biology or Chemistry.
  • The other elective must be any Category A subjects or M1/M2 (Extended Part of Mathematics Module 1 or Module 2).

Others

• High choice banding in JUPAS application is preferred.
• School Reference Report will be specially considered.
• Candidates may be required to attend an interview.

Scholarships

• Admission Scholarship for Outstanding Local Students
• Scholarships for SCM Undergraduate Students