Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $8,628
Careers:Practitioners of Natural Healing

Description:

This program qualifies its graduates to take a licensing examination to become a registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The program consists of a total of 3,276 hours of theoretical instruction and clinical training in five academic years. In addition to the four-year Diploma Program for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners, this program further requires a minimum of 450 hours in the following subjects (and also a minimum of 150 hours of clinical instruction): Modern Clinical Research in TCM and Herbal Pharmacology, Complimentary TCM Treatment Modalities, TCM Gerontology, TCM Psychology and Preventive Medicines, Selected Readings from Acupuncture Classics, and TCM Classics.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants must have completed two years of university education (or equivalent) before enrolling in any of the Diploma Programs.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on July 30, 2012