Institution
International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia
Contact Details
Centre for Complementary & Alternative Medicine
No. 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19,
Bukit Jalil,
57000 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
Programme enquiries: +603 2727 7430
Application status: +603 2727 7566
Student services: +603 2731 7708
Academic services: +603 2731 7030
Business / Corporate enquiry (Main campus Bukit Jalil): +603 8656 7228
Training Therapy
Acupuncture
Level Of Training
Postgraduate
Qualification Awarded
Master of Science in Acupuncture
Duration Of Training
2 ½ – 5 years part-time
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor Degree in Chinese Medicine, Medicine**, Medical Sciences** or it’s equivalent with a minimum CGPA 2.50 and above as accepted by University’s Senate; or
- A Bachelor Degree in Chinese Medicine, Medicine**, Medical Sciences** or its equivalent not meeting CGPA 2.50, will be subjected to a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience
** Currently open to MBBS and Dentist only **
English Language Requirements
For International Students
- IELTS: Band score 5.0; or
- TOEFL (PBT): Overall score of 410-413; or
- TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 34; or
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 160; or
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 180; or
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 36
The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:
- International students from countries in which English is the first language
- International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.
Enrollment Time
September each year
Learning Outcome
Not available
Type Of Attendance
Part-time
Credit Hour
42 credits
Semester
Equivalent to 7 semesters
Theory/Practical
Both components (theory and practical/clinical) will be utilized throughout the course
Learning Module
Semester 1
Non-Chinese Medicine Practitioners
- Chinese Medicine Theory
- Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine Practitioners
- Fundamental of Allopathic Medicine
- Radiology
Semester 2
- Basic Acupuncture
- Acupoint Anatomy
Semester 3
- Acupuncture Clinical Practice
Semester 4
- Modern Acupuncture Science and Clinical Development
- Advanced Acupuncture Techniques
- Selected Readings in Classic Literature
Semester 5
- Advanced Acupuncture Clinical Practice
Semester 6
- Research Methodology and Scientific Writing
- Biostatistics
Semester 7
- Research Project
Teaching Faculty
Centre of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Source Of Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA)
Graduate Pathways
A further study at a Ph.D. level is possible
Career Opportunities
On completion, graduates can practice as an accredited acupuncturist.
Course Fees
RM52,540 per semester
*Information for international students’ fee not available
How To Apply
Applicants can apply via online (refer links and contact details)
Glossary, Abbreviations and Link
Online application – http://www.imu.edu.my/imu/programmes/postgraduate/msc-in-acupuncture/
