Bachelor of Health Science – Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a system of primary health care that works holistically to maintain or restore balance, harmony and order in our bodies. The TCM degree allows you to gain knowledge about Yin and Yang balance and how the disharmony of energy, or 'Qi', can result in poor health.
Our Bachelor of Health Science – Chinese Medicine degree is:
- The highest level of TCM training available in Australia
- Recognised nationally
- The first four-year TCM program accredited by the government (FEE-help eligible)
This course meets the professional standards of the following industry associations:
- Full approval by CMRBV (Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria)
- ANTA (Australian Natural Therapists Association)
- AACMA (The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association)
 Key course info |
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| Course outline and pre-requisites |
2012 intakes | Fee-Help available |
| Bachelor of Health Science – Chinese Medicine | February and July |  |
| Course duration | Study options | Internship/fieldwork |
| 4 year full-time or part-time available | On Campus | |
Career prospects
An SSNT TCM degree creates many career paths:
- private practice
- medical or multi-discipline clinics
- research and further study
- community health
- humanitarian work
- writing for health journals, textbooks and media
Enquire above to receive a full course guide with greater detail about the courses.
What you will learn
Throughout the degree, you will be educated and trained in:
- Chinese herbal medicine
- Chinese medicine studies
- acupuncture
- biological and social sciences
- research
- practical skills to treat acute and chronic illness
Your clinical practice begins at the Southern School where you'll treat public patients under the guidance of experienced TCM practitioners. This prepares graduates to confidently commence their practice in the community.
A day in the life
Day-to-day a TCM practitioner experiences:
- working with a variety of patients and conditions
- taking detailed case histories
- creating tailored patient treatment goals
- identifying dysfunctions of organs
- treatment: acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion and cupping
- creation of dietary and lifestyle plans
- conducting further research on a patient's condition and treatment
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free downloadable Course Guide in PDF.