Program Overview

Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Programme Overview

The Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Lincoln University College is a postgraduate degree created for Chinese medicine practitioners who want to improve their expertise and integrate better into the health-care system, as well as graduates with a Chinese Medicine specialisation who want to pursue research. Students will learn the fundamental idea of Chinese medicine, become familiar with acupuncture knowledge and practises, and safely handle common suitable ailments using acupuncture in this course. The curriculum is aimed to cover the fundamentals of Chinese medicine in general, as well as acupuncture.

Duration

• Full Time: 2-3 Years
• Part Time: 3-4 Years

Intakes

• January
• May
• September

Brochure

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• Application

Subject Highlights

Research Topics

• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Ayurvedic Medicine
• Homeopathy

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in the field or related fields with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate; or
• A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
• A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five years of working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
• Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Lincoln University College and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).

English Proficiency

• For International students, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent is needed.

Career Opportunities

• Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• Complementary medicine research analyst
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) teacher
• Clinical research Assistant
• Complementary Medicine Associate

Program Aim

• The program of Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine will produce professionals who can:
  • Incorporate in-depth relevant research skills, various disorders, and diseases with comprehensive extensive knowledge in respective fields.
  • Practice health-related research issues in the community through research and integrative collaboration and able to present interpersonal skills.
  • Adopt the digital and numeracy skills in research-based evidence practice for scientific solution to complex problems in the respective field.
  • Effectively utilize leadership, autonomy, and responsive skills to personally initiate entrepreneurial research ventures.
  • Empower integrity through professional commitment and ethics on patient safety and evidence-based research management in respective fields.

FAQ

About The Program

• What is the Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine program about?
  • The Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Lincoln University College is a postgraduate degree created for Chinese medicine practitioners who want to improve their expertise and integrate better into the health-care system, as well as graduates with a Chinese Medicine specialisation who want to pursue research.
• What is the focus of the Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine?
  • The program of Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine will produce professionals who can incorporate in-depth relevant research skills, various disorders, and diseases with comprehensive extensive knowledge in respective fields.

Admission

• What are the minimum academic qualifications required for admission into the Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine program?
  • A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in the field or related fields with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate; or
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five years of working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.

Program Structure and Duration

• How long does Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine program take to complete?
  • Full Time: 2-3 Years | Part Time: 3-4 Years

Accreditation

• Is the Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine degree accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)?
  • Yes, the program is accredited having (N/0917/7/0001) (03/27) (MQA/PA 15292)

Career Prospects

• Once I complete my Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine what are the wide array of career opportunities in both leadership and specialized roles within organizations I will be exposed to?
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners who are properly trained, completely qualified, and fully insured are still in high demand. A career in Traditional Chinese Medicine can be very rewarding. This degree equips them for several careers such as:
    • Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
    • Complementary medicine research analyst
    • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) teacher
    • Clinical research Assistant
    • Complementary Medicine Associate

Tuition Fee and Scholarship

• What are the tuition fees for local and international students?
  • For details about the tuition fees, kindly email or or
• Am I eligible for a scholarship, and if so, what amount of scholarship am I eligible for?
  • Eligibility for a scholarship, as well as the amount, is subject to Lincoln University management approval.
  • It is recommended to consult with the marketing office for detailed information on potential scholarship opportunities. Kindly email or or

Further Education

• What program could I continue after my Master’s degree?
  • PhD in TCM

Alumni network

• What industries do graduates of program typically work in?
  • Graduates of the program primarily find employment within the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) industry and the broader Healthcare sector.