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Bachelor of Science ( Hons ) in Chinese Medicine

International Medical University Malaysia
Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Chinese medicine is over thousands of years old. However, enrolling for Chinese Medicine is not about learning the history and traditions of an ancient civilization but rather, gaining an understanding of Chinese philosophy and how these have been adapted into the healing arts in ways that are still relevant today.

Chinese Medicine approaches health from a holistic manner in terms of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. The range of treatments include herbal therapy, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tuina, bone and spine manipulations, dietary therapy, exercise therapy like qigong and taijiguan.

Today, there is a revival in the acceptance of Chinese Medicine even in western nations. Indeed, certain Chinese Medicine practices like acupuncture and herbal remedies are integrated with western medicine for pain management and to reduce the side effects of prescription drugs.

In Malaysia, traditional and complementary medicine is big business with herbal imports being 3 to 4 times the value of western medicine. Naturally, the Ministry of Health recognises the importance of Chinese Medicine and is implementing policies related to training and registration of practitioners with the aim of integrating Chinese Medicine into the national healthcare delivery system.

IMU’s Chinese Medicine programme comprises both western and Chinese Medicine subjects. It is an outcome-based approach, whereby students develop clinical skills during their junior years, with early clinical attachment to prepare them for a successful career. As the programme is fully conducted in English, our students get to pursue career opportunities not only in Malaysia but on a broader, global scale. 

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Course Summary

Intake

Feb, Sept

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 105,200

Course Duration

4.5 years

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A-Levels | EE (Science Stream)

STPM | cGPA 2.50 (Science Stream)

Australian Matriculation | 65% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 (including 2 Science subjects)

NCEA Level 3 | 60% aggregate (including 2 Science subjects)

Canadian Grade 12/13 | 60% aggregate in 6 subjects (including 2 Science subjects)

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B6 in 5 subjects (including 2 Science subjects)

Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate in 4 best subjects or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 or GPA 2.00 (including 2 Science subjects)

Indian Pre-University | 60% aggregate (including 2 Science subjects)

Ministry of Education Matriculation * | cGPA 2.00 (including 2 Science subjects)

International Baccalaureate (IB) | 24 points (including 2 Science subjects)

American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | Not applicable

Foundation in Science # | cGPA 2.00 or 50%

Degree | BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00

Diploma | Diploma in Science, Diploma in Microbiology; Diploma in Traditional and Complimentary Medicine – cGPA 2.50Diploma in Traditional and Complimentary Medicine with 2 years working experience in the related field – cGPA 2.00 


ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
  • MUET | Band score of 3*
  • IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5 (Malaysian and International students) *Students who are transferring to RMIT University are required to have an overall band score of 6.5 (not less than 6.0 for individual band)
  • China’s Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) | Students who are transferring to China universities are required to have  HSK 4 prior to transfer and HSK 5 prior to graduation**
  • Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) | Overall score of 160* (for International students only)
  • Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) | Overall score of 180* (for International students only)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of 42* (for International students only)

* ONLY applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia
** UEC students with a pass in Chinese Language are exempted from HSK. 
Malaysian student :
Tuition Fees - RM 103,200
Application Fees - RM 150
Registration Fee - RM 850
Refundable Caution Deposit - RM 1,000
Total Fees : RM 105,200


International student :
Tuition Fees - RM 113,000
Application Fees - RM 500
Registration Fee - RM 2000
Refundable Caution Deposit - RM 1,000
Total Fees : RM 116,500
Semester 1
  • Botany & Medicinal Chemistry
  • Chinese Medicine Theory
  • Information Acquisition & Analysis
  • Limb & Trunk Anatomy
  • Ethnic Relations, or Malaysian Studies
  • Islamic / Asian Civilisation (TITAS), or Malay Language Communication 3
  • BKA / English for Health Sciences

Short Semester 1
  • Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
  • Selective: Medical Classical Chinese 1
  • Selective: Basic Mandarin 1

Semester 2
  • Cell Biology
  • Human Biology
  • Head & Visceral Anatomy
  • Medical Biochemistry
  • Chinese Materia Medical
  • Selective: Medical Classical Chinese 2
  • Selective: Basic Mandarin 2

Semester 3
  • Human Physiology 1
  • Human Physiology 2
  • Acupuncture Theory & Practice 1
  • Chinese Medicine Herbal Formulae

Short Semester 2
  • Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine – Internal Classic
  • Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine – Shang Han Lun

Semester 4
  • Chinese Medicine History
  • General Pathology
  • Medical Microbiology & Genetics
  • Acupuncture Theory & Practice 2
  • Work-Life Balance in Global & Malaysian Perspective

Semester 5
  • Systemic Pathology
  • Pharmacology & Toxicology
  • Acupuncture Techniques
  • Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine – Golden Chamber
  • Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine – Wen Bing

Short Semester 3
  • Chinese Internal Medicine 1
  • Chinese Internal Medicine 2

Semester 6
  • Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine 1
  • Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine 2
  • Clinical Skills Development: Diagnosis
  • Clinical Skills Development: Radiology
  • Research Project 1
  • Management for Chinese Medicine Practice
  • Social Responsibility

Semester 7
  • Chinese Dietary & Exercise Therapy
  • Introduction to Clinical Practice in Chinese Medicine
  • Chinese Medicine Traumatology
  • Chinese Medicine Gynaecology
  • Research Project 2
  • First Aid & Emergency Conditions
  • Psychology for Healthcare Professionals

Short Semester 4
  • Chinese Medicine Paediatrics
  • Chinese Medicine ENT & Ophthalmology
  • Chinese Medicine Dematology
  • Medical Laws, Regulations & Ethics

Semester 8
  • Supervised Clinical Practice 1
  • Supervised Clinical Practice 2
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