Program Overview

Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a four-year program that prepares graduates for careers as practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The program combines studies in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine with a broad understanding of biomedicine and various health science fields.

Program Structure

The program requires the successful completion of 320 credit points, which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.

Year 1

• Autumn session:
  • CMPL 1001: Traditional Chinese Medicine 1
  • NATS 1009: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • PUBH 2005: Culture, Diversity and Health
  • HLTH 1013: Professional Competencies in Health
• Spring session:
  • CMPL 1002: Traditional Chinese Medicine 2
  • NATS 1010: Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
  • BIOS 1012: Cell Biology
  • Choose one elective subject

Year 2

• Autumn session:
  • CMPL 2006: Traditional Chinese Medicine 3
  • CMPL 2002: Channels and Points 1
  • CMPL 2004: Chinese Materia Medica 1
  • NATS 2038: Pathophysiology 1
• Spring session:
  • CMPL 2003: Channels and Points 2
  • CMPL 2005: Chinese Materia Medica 2
  • HLTH 1012: Evidence in Health
  • NATS 2039: Pathophysiology 2

Year 3

• Autumn session:
  • CMPL 3002: Chinese Medicinal Formulas
  • CMPL 3003: Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice 1
  • CMPL 3001: Acupuncture Techniques
  • HLTH 2024: Research Methods in Health
• Spring session:
  • NATS 2008: Clinical Pharmacology
  • CMPL 3004: Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice 2
  • CMPL 4004: Classical Texts in Chinese Medicine
  • Choose one elective subject

Year 4

• Autumn session:
  • CMPL 4002: Chinese Internal Medicine 1
  • CMPL 4005: Specialities in Traditional Chinese Medicine 1
  • CMPL 4007: Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice 3
  • Choose one elective subject
• Spring session:
  • CMPL 4003: Chinese Internal Medicine 2
  • CMPL 4006: Specialities in Traditional Chinese Medicine 2
  • CMPL 4001: Block Clinical Practicum
  • Choose one elective subject

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine has been accredited by the Chinese Medicine Accreditation Committee, with graduates able to apply for general registration with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine may pursue careers as practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, working in private practice or as part of a multidisciplinary team. They may also find opportunities in medical research, product development, management, and sales roles in pharmaceutical and complementary medicine companies.

Admission Requirements

• Assumed knowledge: any 2 units of English
• Recommended studies: Biology
• Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal.

Work Integrated Learning

The program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience, which is a mandatory component of the program. Students must also comply with vaccination requirements and be prepared to submit a completed Adult Immunisation Card to placement institutions.