Institution
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Contact Details
Division of Programme Promotion
Kampar Campus
Jalan Universiti,
Bandar Barat,
31900 Kampar,
Perak.
Tel: +603-468 8888
Ext: 2522/2261/2262/2263
Sungai Long Campus
Tel: +603-9086 0288
Fax: +603-9019 8868
Email: enquiry@utar.edu.my
Website:https://www.utar.edu.my/
Training Therapy
Chinese Medicine
Level of Training
Undergraduate
Qualification Awarded
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Hons)
Duration of Training
5 years
Entry Requiremets
Admission Requirements
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STPM (Science Stream) with CGPA 2.50 and Principal passes in any 2 Science subjects or STPM (non-Science) Stream) with CGPA 2.50 and Principal passes in any 2 subjects as well as SPM credits in any 2 Science subjects
OR
A-Level in 2 Science subjects and CGPA 2.50
OR
South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 Science subjects
OR
Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of 70% in 6 subjects including 2 Science subjects
OR
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 5 subjects including 2 Science subjects
OR
Foundation in Science from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman with CGPA 2.50
OR
Foundation from Institutions of Higher Learning with CGPA 2.50 including 2 Science subjects in the relevant field
OR
Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education with CGPA 2.50 including 2 Science subjects
OR
Diploma from Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field with CGPA 2.50
OR
Diploma from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) in the relevant field with CGPA 2.50
OR
Diploma in Traditional and Complementary Medicine from recognized Institutions or equivalent with CGPA 2.50 or CGPA 2.00 with 2 years of relevant working experience
OR
Diploma with CGPA 2.50 from Institutions recognized by the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Board
OR
Bachelor Honours degree with CGPA 2.50 in any discipline from Institutions of Higher Learning
OR
Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
Enrollment Time
January, May, October
Learning Outcome
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Hons) programme aims to produce Chinese Medicine practitioners who possess in-depth knowledge Chinese Medicine’s unique principles, diagnosis and treatment employing acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and other therapeutic approaches, as well as western medical sciences and diagnosis. The programme has a diversified curriculum with 60% on Chinse Medicine and 30% on Western Medicine. Students will be equipped with a strong foundation in the principles, theories and practices of Chinese materia medica, acupuncture and ‘Tui-Na’ (massage).
Type of Attendance
Full time and part time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
8 + 1-year clinical practice
Theory/Practical
The course consists of 4 years of CM conceptual study and 1 year of clinical practice.
Learning Module
Year 1
- Basics of TCM
- TCM in Classical Chinese
- TCM Diagnostics
- Chinese Materia Medica
- Emperor’s Canon of Internal Medicine
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Basic Genetics and Biochemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
Year 2
- Chinese Medical Prescriptions I
- Chinese Medical Prescriptions II
- Internal Medicine of TCM I
- Acupuncture Meridians and Acupoints I
- Basics of TCM “Tui-Na” (Massage)
- Exercise Regime of TCM “Tui-Na”
- Technique of TCM “Tui-Na”
- General Pathology I
- General Pathology II
- Communicable Diseases
- Pharmacology
- Managing Research Process and Statistical Analysis
- Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues in Malaysian Medical Practice
Year 3
- Internal Medicine of TCM II
- Acupuncture Meridians and Acupoints II
- Acupuncture-Moxibustion Techniques
- Therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
- Therapeutics of TCM “Tui-Na”
- Treatise on Exogenous Febrile Disease
- Selected Literature in TCM
- Introduction to Psychology
- Western Medicine Diagnostics
- External Medicine of TCM
- Western Internal Medicine
- Western Medicine General and Orthopaedic Surgery
Year 4
- Gynaecology of TCM
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) of TCM
- Ophthalmology (Eye) of TCM
- Orthopaedics, Traumatology of TCM
- Geriatrics of TCM
- Paediatrics of TCM
- Seasonal Febrile Diseases
- Synopsis of the Golden Chest
- Western Medicine Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Western Medicine Paediatrics
Year 5
- Clinical Posting
- MQA Courses
- Hubungan Etnik/Malaysian Studies
- Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS)/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Bahasa Kebangsaan (A)
- Bahasa Kebangsaan (B)
- Bahasa Lain
University Courses
- Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategies
- Co-curriculum
Teaching Faculty
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS)
Source of Accreditation
Not available
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:
- Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist, Chinese Medical Massage Therapists
- In Chinese Medicine Department in a government or private hospital
- In Chinese Medicine Hospital
- In Chinese Medicine Clinic
- Consultant in the healthcare field
- Chinese Medicine managing staff
- Chinese herbalist
- A member in the sale and marketing of Chinese Medicine products
- Cinese healthcare products development or marketing products
- Chinese Medicine educator
- Researcher in an academic institution or herbal or pharmaceutical manufacturing company
Course Fees
RM 82, 300 (Malaysian); RM 103, 450 (International); RM 87, 800 (Part-time, Malaysian)
How to Apply
Candidates can apply via online (refer links and contact details)
Glossary, Abbreviation and Links
University official website – utar.edu.my/main.jsp
