Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours) at Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR)

Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours)

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

5 years

Intake

OctOctFebFebJunJun

English Requirement

IELTS 5.0

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

	Yearly Tuition fees
	Year	Fee
	1st Year	MYR 21,770
	2nd Year	MYR 21,770
	3rd Year	MYR 21,770
	4th Year	MYR 21,770
	5th Year	MYR 21,770

	Other Fees
	Description	Fee
	Caution Fee (Refundable)	MYR 1,000
	Personal Bond Fee (Refundable - Average )	MYR 1,500
	Registration and Administrative Fees	MYR 6,400
	Resource, Exam, Facility , Activity and Service Fees	MYR 1,600
	Visa Fee (Average )	MYR 2,300

The Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours) program at UTAR is designed to educate and train students to become proficient Chinese Medicine practitioners. The program provides comprehensive knowledge of Chinese Medicine's distinctive principles, diagnosis, and treatment methods, which include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and other therapeutic approaches. In addition, students also gain a solid understanding of western medical sciences and diagnosis. By integrating both Chinese Medicine and western medical knowledge, graduates of the program are equipped with a holistic approach to healthcare, enabling them to provide effective and well-rounded treatment to patients. The program emphasizes the development of clinical skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to embark on careers as Chinese Medicine practitioners, making a positive impact on individuals' health and well-being.

Entry Requirements

A pass in STPM (Science Stream) with at least CGPA of 2.50 and Grade C in any 2 Science subjects

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

中医师 Chinese Herbalist
中医药行业管理人员 Chinese Medicine Managing Staff
医疗保健领域的顾问 A member in the sale and marketing of Chinese Medicine products
中药保健品的开发或营销顾问 Chinese Healthcare Products Development or Marketing Staff
中医药学教育、研究机构从业人员 Chinese Medicine Educator
学术机构、草药或药剂生产公司的研究人员 Researcher in an Academic Institution or Herbal or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company

Year 1

Anatomy and Physiology I 解剖生理学 (一)
Anatomy and Physiology II 解剖生理学(二)
Basics of TCM 中医基础理论
Chinese Materia Medical 中药学
Co-Curriculum 课外活动
Introduction to Psychology 心理学简介
MPU1*
MPU1**
TCM in Classical Chinese 医古文
TCM Diagnostics 中医诊断学
Traditional and Complementary Medicine 传统与辅助医学

Year 2

Acupuncture Meridians and Acupoints I 经络腧穴学（一）
Basics of TCM "Tui-Na" (Massage) 推拿学基础
Biochemistry 生物化学
Chinese Medical Prescriptions I 方剂学（一）
Chinese Medical Prescriptions II 方剂学（二）
Communicable Diseases 传染病学
Emperor’s Canon of Internal Medicine 内经
Exercise Regime of TCM "Tui-Na" 推拿练功学
General Pathology I 病理学(一)
General Pathology II 病理学(二)
National Language / Other Language
Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues in Malaysian Medical Practice 马来西亚医疗执业中专业，伦理与法律课题
Selected Literature in TCM 各家学说

Year 3

Acupuncture Meridians and Acupounts II 经络腧穴学（二）
Acupuncture-Moxibustion Techniques 刺法灸法学
Geriatrics of TCM 中医老年病学
Internal Medicine of TCM I 中医内科学（一）
Internal Medicine of TCM II 中医内科学（二）
Managing Research Process and Statistical Analysis 研究和统计分析
Orthopaedics, Traumatology of TCM 中医骨伤科学
Pharmacology 药理学
Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategies 孙子兵法与商业策略
Technique of TCM "Tui-Na" 推拿手法学
Therapeutics of TCM "Tui-Na" 推拿治疗学
Treatise on Exogenous Febrile Disease 伤寒论
Western Emergency Medicine 西医紧急学
Western Medicine Diagnostics 西医诊断学

Year 4

Elective (To choose either one)

Ophthalmology (Eye) Of TCM 中医耳鼻喉科学/Otorhinolaryngology (Ent) of TCM 中医眼科学
External Medicine of TCM 中医外科学
Gynaecology of TCM 中医妇科学
Paediatrics of TCM 中医儿科学
Research Project
Seasonal Febrile Diseases 温病学
Synopsis of the Golden Chest 金匮要略
Therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 针灸治疗学
Western Internal Medicine 西医内科学
Western Medicine General and Orthopaedic Surgery 西医外科学
Western Medicine Obstetrics and Gynaecology 西医妇科学
Western Medicine Paediatrics 西医儿科学

Year 5

Clinical Posting 临床实习

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 交际马来语（二） - For International Students
Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) 伊斯兰与亚洲文明 - For Local Students

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

Hubungan Etnik 种族关系 - For Local Students
Malaysian Studies 3 马来西亚研究 - For International Students

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

Arts and Cultural Performance
Community Project
Language, Culture and Social Study Abroad
Social Entrepreneurship Project
Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
Team Work and Collaborative Project

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
Introduction to French
Introduction to German Language
Introduction to Japanese
Introduction to Korean
Introduction to Tamil Language
Introduction to Thai Language

Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours)

Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours)

Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours)

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