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The Master of Chinese Medicine is designed for practitioners wishing to strengthen their knowledge and better integrate into the health care system.
The Masters course includes two major streams: a clinical stream and research-training pathway, described below.
Study options
FULL TIME
1.5 years
PART TIME
3 years
Start times
Autumn
March
(2018)
Spring
July
(2018)
Available campuses
Postgraduate Information Evenings
Postgraduate Information Evenings are held throughout the year, and give you the opportunity to meet academic and professional staff, and to ask questions about courses, admission, fees and more.
These evenings will help you gain a better understanding of course content, flexible learning options, what you can expect from the program and possible career paths.
The next round of Postgraduate Information Sessions are coming up in October.
Chinese Medicine at Western
The course is delivered via structured, intensive workshops and online resources with self-directed learning between workshops to allow maximum flexibility for busy practitioners.
This post-qualification program positions Western Sydney University as a national and international leader in Chinese medicine education.
Course structure
Our course structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the units (subjects) you will be studying.
The clinical stream features significant clinical training, with the opportunity of a placement in Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BJUCM) training hospitals, in addition to clinical specialisation workshops.
The research stream includes a significant research project which is supported by the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM). The course is delivered via structured, intensive workshops and online resources with self-directed learning between workshops to allow maximum flexibility.
Fees and delivery
Fees: $21,160*
Delivery: On campus
Fees: AUD $29,360*
Delivery: On campus
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Your career
As a graduate of Chinese medicine, you can look forward to career opportunities including:
- Private practitioner or in a clinic
- Acupuncturist
- Product development, management and sales roles in pharmaceutical and herbal companies
- Medical research
- Consultancy
Your career
Acupuncturist
Acupuncturists treat disorders and illnesses by stimulating the body's defence mechanisms through inserting fine needles into the skin. Registration or licensing may be required.
Private Practitioner
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners treats imbalances of energy flows through the body by assessing the whole person and using techniques and methods such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, diet, exercise and breathing therapy.
Product Developer
Product and process development is a essential function in pharmaceutical and health supplement organisations. You will use your health sciences training to design and ensure the highest quality products are produced.
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The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the course (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their course based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their course past the normal finish date of the course will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its courses between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
