Institution
International Medical University (IMU)
Contact Details
International Medical University
126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil,
57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel: +603-8656 7228
Fax: +603-8656 1018
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.imu.edu.my
Training Therapy
Chinese Medicine
Level of Training
Undergraduate
Qualification Awarded
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chinese Medicine
Duration of Training
5 years
Entry Requiremets
Admission Requirements
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A-Levels: EE (Science Stream)
OR
STPM: CGPA 2.50 (Science Stream)
OR
Australian Matriculation: 65% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 (including 2 Science subjects)
OR
NCEA Level 3: 60% (including 2 Science subjects)
OR
Canadian Grade 12/13: 60% in 6 subjects (including 2 Science subjects)
OR
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): B6 in 5 subjects (including 2 Science subjects)
OR
Australian University Foundation Programmes: 70% aggregate in 4 best subjects or TER / UAI / ENTER/ ATAR 75 or GPA 2.00 (including 2 Science subjects)
OR
Indian Pre-University: 60% (including 2 Science subjects)
OR
Ministry of Education Matriculation: CGPA 2.00 (including 2 Science subjects)
OR
International Baccalaureate (IB): 24 points (including 2 Science subjects)
OR
American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP): Not applicable
OR
IMU Foundation in Science: CGPA 2.00 or 50%
OR
Other Foundation in Science: CGPA 2.00 or 50%
OR
Degree: BSc in related field: CGPA 2.00
OR
Diploma: Diploma in Science, Diploma in Microbiology; Diploma in Traditional and Complimentary Medicine – CGPA 2.50Diploma in Traditional and Complimentary Medicine with 2 years working experience in the related field – CGPA 2.00
Enrollment Time
February and September
Learning Outcome
Chinese Medicine approaches health from a holistic manner in terms of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilition. The range of treatments include herbal therapy, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tuina, bone and spine manipulations, dietary therapy, exercise therapy like qigong and taijiguan.
Type of Attendance
Full time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
12
Theory/Practical
The course consists of 4 years of CM conceptual study and 1 year of clinical practice.
Learning Module
Semester 1
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Botany & Medicinal Chemistry
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Chinese Medicine Theory
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Information Acquisition & Analysis
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Limb & Trunk Anatomy
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Ethnic Relations, or Malaysian Studies
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Islamic/Asian Civilisation (TITAS), or Malay Language Communication 3
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BKA/English for Health Sciences
Short Semester 1
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Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
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Selective: Medical Classical Chinese 1
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Selective: Basic Mandarin 1
Semester 2
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Cell Biology
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Human Biology
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Head & Visceral Anatomy
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Medical Biochemistry
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Chinese Materia Medica
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Selective: Medical Classical Chinese 2
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Selective: Basic Mandarin 2
Semester 3
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Human Physiology 1
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Human Physiology 2
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Acupuncture Theory & Practice 1
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Chinese Medicine Herbal Formulae
Short Semester 2
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Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine – Internal Classic
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Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine – Shang Han Lun
Semester 4
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Chinese Medicine History
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General Pathology
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Medical Microbiology & Genetics
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Acupuncture Theory & Practice 2
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Work-Life Balance in Global & Malaysian Perspective
Semester 5
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Systemic Pathology
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Pharmacology & Toxicology
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Acupuncture Techniques
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Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine – Golden Chamber
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Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine – Wen Bing
Short Semester 3
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Chinese Internal Medicine 1
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Chinese Internal Medicine 2
Semester 6
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Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine 1
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Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine 2
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Clinical Skills Development: Diagnosis
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Clinical Skills Development: Radiology
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Research Project 1
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Management for Chinese Medicine Practice
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Social Responsibility
Semester 7
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Chinese Dietary & Exercise Therapy
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Introduction to Clinical Practice in Chinese Medicine
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Chinese Medicine Traumatology
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Chinese Medicine Gynaecology
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Research Project 2
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First Aid & Emergency Conditions
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Psychology for Healthcare Professionals
Short Semester 4
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Chinese Medicine Paediatrics
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Chinese Medicine ENT & Ophthalmology
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Chinese Medicine Dermatology
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Medical Laws, Regulations & Ethics
Semester 8
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Supervised Clinical Practice 1
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Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Teaching Faculty
Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Source of Accreditation
Ministry of Health
Graduate Pathways
Graduates can choose either to work in healthcare and pharmaceutical industry or further studies in Master or PhD.
Career Oppurtunities
Graduates can expect to work in a variety of sectors including:
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Chinese medicine practitioner in integrated healthcare in a government or private hospital
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Chinese medicine practitioner in a Chinese medicine hospital
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Acupuncturist in an integrated hospital or Chinese medicine clinic, as the owner and practitioner or as an employee
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With additional post graduate qualification as a lecturer in a University or Chinese academy. Delivering courses (diploma, degree, post-graduate degrees or certificate) in Chinese Medicine or acupuncture
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A member in the sale and marketing of Chinese medicine products
With additional post graduate training as a researcher in an academic institution or herbal or pharmaceutical manufacturing company
Course Fees
RM 99, 000 (Malaysian); RM 113, 000 (International)
How to Apply
Candidates can apply via online (refer links and contact details)
Glossary, Abbreviation and Links
University official website – www.imu.edu.my
Institution
International Institute of Management & Technology (IIMAT)
Contact Details
International Institute of Management & Technology (IIMAT)
Wisma TLT, No. 51 and 51 A,
Jalan Ipoh (1st mile),
51200 Kuala Lumpur.
General Enquiry:
Tel: +603-4044 6005
Fax: +603-4044 5958
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Training Therapy
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Level of Training
Undergraduate
Qualification Awarded
Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Duration of Training
2 years and 6 months
Entry Requiremets
Admission Requirements
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Pass SPM with 3 credits and a pass in Mathematics and Science or pass in SKM Tahap 3 in Acupuncture or equivalent field and 1 year working experience in relevant field..
Enrollment Time
February, April, July, September & November
Learning Outcome
Traditional Chinese Medicine has gained a reputation for its success in treating a variety of disease and illness; and predominantly, for its effectiveness in prevention. This course is a two- and half-year full time program for total of including theory and clinical lessons. The completion of the Diploma course is able to further persue for the Bachelor in Traditional Chinese Medicine Course with IIMAT.
Type of Attendance
Full time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
7
Theory/Practical
The course consists of 2 years and 6 months of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and clinical lessons.
Learning Module
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Foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis Systems (1)
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Physiology
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Point Location and Acupuncture Anatomy (1)
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Anatomy
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Chinese Material Medical
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Pathology
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Point Location and Acupuncture Anatomy (2)
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Traumatology & Orthopedics (part one)
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The Manipulation and Technique in Tuina
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Acupuncture and Moxibustion
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The Therapeutics of Acupuncture
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The Chinese Medical Formula (2)
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Ethics and Regulations of DTCM
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First Aid and Emergency
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The Therapeutics of Tuina
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Principle of Management
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Traumatology and Included Injury of The Fascia and Ligament (part two)
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Principle of Business Law
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Chinese Herbal Medicine (2)
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Chinese Practice of Traditional/Chinese and Western Medicine
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Industrial Training
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MPU Subjects
Teaching Faculty
School of Health Science
Source of Accreditation
MQA/PA 7211
Graduate Pathways
Graduates can choose either to work in healthcare and pharmaceutical industry or further studies in degree.
Career Oppurtunities
Graduates can expect to work in a variety of sectors including:
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Assistant to Health Centre
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Assistant to TCM Doctor
Assistant to Health Researcher
Course Fees
Not available
How to Apply
Candidates can apply via online (refer links and contact details)
Glossary, Abbreviation and Links
University official website – iimat.edu.my
