Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)
Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)
A Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) provides the understanding and practical skills needed to improve wellness. The course is designed to meet all three divisions of Chinese Medicine practitioner registration: Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese herbal dispensing and is approved by the CMBA (Chinese Medicine Board of Australia)….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) provides the understanding and practical skills needed to improve wellness. The course is designed to meet all three divisions of Chinese Medicine practitioner registration: Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese herbal dispensing and is approved by the CMBA (Chinese Medicine Board of Australia).
Throughout this four-year degree, you will be taught by educated practitioners who are still active in the field. You’ll develop your knowledge and practical skills in treating acute and chronic illnesses through Chinese medicine techniques and herbal remedies. The course is approved by the National Australian accreditation body TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) and AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning
Learn how to safely apply acupuncture, and prescribe and dispense Chinese herbs to treat a variety of diseases.
Explore the relationship between the mind, body and spirit.
Discover the practical application of ancillary techniques for the clinical practice of acupuncture.
Learn to apply techniques such as cupping and moxa therapy.
This course has a requirement of 745 hours of professional clinical practice.
Career opportunities
This course will prepare you to confidently start practising Chinese Medicine in your community.
Potential career paths
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Research and Development Officer
Entrepreneur TEST
Product Developer
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of at least 1 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent
OR
Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma
Academic IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent
OR alternative entry requirement may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Torrens University Australia was designed with one purpose, employability. It’s at the centre of all that the university does, with industry relevant courses taught by leading experts. The university has strong connections, offering industry placements with more than 3,600 industry contacts.Built on the strong foundations of distinguished schools and colleges, such as Billy Blue College of Design and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University is Australia’s fastest growing university. All the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed with industry, for industry.With faculties in Design and Creative Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education and Health. Torrens University offers flexible higher educational study options on-campus, online or a hybrid of both.
