Institution
Southern University College
Jalan Selatan Utama, Off Jalan Skudai, 81300 Skudai, Johor
Contact Details
Division of Programme Promotion
General Line: +607 5586605
Fax: +607 5563306
Email: Secretarial@sc.edu.my
Website:https://www.southern.edu.my/home.html
Training Therapy
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Level of Training
Undergraduate
Qualification Awarded
Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Honours)
Duration of Training
5 years
Entry Requiremets
Admission Requirements
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STPM Science Stream:
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Pass STPM with CGPA 2.50 and above
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STPM Non-Science Stream:
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Pass STPM with CGPA 2.50 and above, including credits in any 2 Science subjects in SPM
Foundation:
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Pass Foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine OR Foundation in Science with CGPA 2.50 and above
UEC Science Stream
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Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in 5 subjects, including and 2 Science subjects
Diploma
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Pass Diploma (Tahap 4, KKM) in Traditional Medicine and Complimentary or equivalent Diploma with CGPA 2.00 to 2.49 and a minimum of 2 years working experiences in relevant field
A-Level
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Pass A-Level with minimum Grade C in any 2 Science subjects
Degree
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Degree holder with accreditation in related field (Subject to the decision of the UC’s admission policy)
Enrollment Time
Not available
Learning Outcome
The Faculty of Chinese Medicine (FCM) aims to cultivate and train the next generation of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and health care professionals, with the spirit of professionalism and humanism, thus enhancing their competitiveness in employment or professional career planning, making remarkable discoveries, and creating pathways to a better health for the community. The curriculum has been developed to suit the local needs, thus enhancing the quality of TCM education. Clinical practice and fieldwork are the most integral parts of their courses. They offer opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in clinical and laboratory settings.
Type of Attendance
Full time
Credit Hour
186 credits
Semester
8 + 1-year clinical practice
Theory/Practical
The course consists of 4 years of TCM conceptual study in Malaysia and 1 year of clinical practice in Malaysia and China
Learning Module
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Compulsory subjects
- History of TCM
- Palaeography of TCM
- Yellow Emperor’s Classic
- Philosophy of TCM
- Treatise on Febrile Disease caused by Cold (Shang Han Lun)
- Synopsis of Prescription of Golden Chamber Diagnostics of TCM
- Science of Chinese Materia Medica
- Science of Prescriptions
- Exogenous Febrile Diseases (Wen Bing Xue)
- Internal Medicine of TCM
- External Medicine of TCM
- Gynaecology of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Paediatrics of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
- Traumatology and Orthopaedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Core subjects
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Basic of Modern Diagnostics
- Emergency Medicine
- Western Medicine General and Orthopedic Surgery
- Western Internal Medicine
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Minor subjects
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry
- Histology
- Basic of Chinese Herb Processing and Pharmaceutical Form of Chinese Herb Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Medical Psychology
- Chinese Tuina (Massage)
- Medical Ethics and Medical Law
Elective subjects
- Chinese Herbs Identification Science
- Geriatrics of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Modern Clinical Application of TCM Classical Formula
- Oncology of Chinese Medicine
- Entrepreneurship
Practicum
- Clinical Practice
University College Compulsory
- Fundamental English
- Advanced English
- Learning Skills
Physical Education (Tai Chi)
Teaching Faculty
Faculty of Chinese Medicine (FCM)
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:
- TCM practitioner
- TCM clinic management
- TCM trading
- TCM lecturer
- TCM researcher
Course Fees
RM 75, 000
How to Apply
Candidates can apply via online (refer links and contact details)
Glossary, Abbreviation and Links
University official website – www.southern.edu.my
