Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hons)

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

5 Years

Tuition Fees

RM 137,824

Intake

January, July

  • Provides students with a strong foundation in TCM clinical practices & treatments.
  • Equips students with many hours of practical training.
  • This profession will be regulated by the Ministry Of Health.
  • One of the most diverse articulation pathways possible for those seeking a career in TCM.

Programme Structure

Programme can be completed in 5 Years.

  • Anatomy
  • Ancient Medical Chinese Literature# / Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture##
  • Biochemistry
  • Chinese Medicine Materia Medica
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Diagnostic of Chinese Medicine
  • History of Chinese Medicine
  • Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Physiology
  • Theory of Chinese Medicine
  • Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine 1
  • Fundamentals of Acupuncture
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Prescription of Chinese Medicine
  • Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Febrile Disease Caused by Cold)
  • Technique of Tuina
  • Yellow Emperor’s Classic
  • Basic of Modern Diagnostic
  • Basic of Radiology
  • Chinese Medicine Gynaecology
  • Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine 2
  • Chinese Medicine Paediatrics
  • Jin Gui Yao Lue (Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber)
  • Research Methodology and Biostatistics
  • Wen Bing Xue (Exogenous Febrile Diseases)
  • Western Internal Medicine
  • Chinese Medicine External Medicine
  • Communication Skills
  • First Aid and Emergencies
  • Fundamental of Business Management
  • Medical Laws, Regulations and Ethics
  • Psychology
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine Different School of Thoughts
  • Etiology and Therapeutics of Spine
  • Ancient Medical Chinese Literature / Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture
  • Final Year Project 1
  • Final Year Project 2 – Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Internship 1
  • Internship 2

MPU subjects

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Local Students) / Communicating in Malay 2 (International Students)
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Community Service
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A1

* Programme structure subject to change. Kindly refer to Head of Programme for updates.
# For non-Mandarin speaking students who do not have a pass in the Mandarin Challenge Test
## For non-Mandarin speaking students who obtained 50 and above in the Mandarin Challenge Test
1 For Malaysian Students who do not have a credit in SPM BM

Entry Requirements

Requirements depend on your entry level. Expand for more details.

Entry Level Entry Requirements
STPM (science stream) Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and above
STPM (arts stream) Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and above and credit in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects at SPM level
STAM Pass with minimum Grade Jayyid and credit** in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects at SPM level
Matriculation/Foundation Completion of Foundation Programme (Science) or TCM related areas with a minimum of CGPA 2.50 and above. 

Completion of Foundation in other fields with a minimum of CGPA 2.50 and above and credit in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects at SPM level

Diploma i. Minimum CGPA of 2.5 and above in TCM related areas or any Science related; OR
ii. CGPA of 2.00 and above but less than 2.50 can be accepted with minimum 2 years working experience in relevant TCM or Science related field
Others Please refer to INTI International University
English Language requirements (International Students) MUET Band 3.5 or equivalent

Note: Students are required to sit for a Mandarin Challenge Test
**the credit requirements for Mathematics and Science subjects can be waived should students hold any other higher qualifications which contain Mathematics and Science subjects with equivalent/ higher achievement

Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.
To find country-specific entry requirements visit our international entry requirement page

Career Opportunities

Explore your career possibilities.

You can launch your career in one of these fields:

  • Physician Health Consultancy
  • The Ministry of Health
  • TCM clinics
  • Academic Research in TCM
  • Chinese Pharmaceuticals

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