Course details

CRICOS course code: 102914J

Level of study: Bachelor’s Degrees

Summary

A Chinese Medicine course provides the understanding and practical skills needed to treat acute and chronic illnesses using Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and other techniques. The course is designed to meet all three divisions of Chinese Medicine practitioner registration including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese herbal dispensing.

Throughout this four-year degree, you’ll develop your knowledge and practical skills in treating acute and chronic illnesses through Chinese medicine techniques and herbal remedies. The course is designed to meet all three divisions of Chinese Medicine practitioner registration, including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Chinese herbal dispensing, and is approved by the National Australian accreditation body TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) and AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).

Learning outcomes

  • Learn how to safely apply acupuncture, and prescribe and dispense Chinese herbs to treat a variety of diseases.
  • Explore the relationship between the mind, body and spirit.
  • Discover the practical application of ancillary techniques for the clinical practice of acupuncture.
  • Learn to apply techniques such as cupping and moxa therapy.

Career paths

  • Chinese Medicine Practitioner
  • Medical or Multi-discipline Clinics
  • Research and product development

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Tuition Fees (AUD $) Start date Duration Campus
25,600 Per Year Expected Jun 2023 4 years
Full time
Flinders Street campus
196 Flinders Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
25,600 Per Year Expected Jun 2023 4 years
Full time
Fitzroy campus
25 Victoria Street
Melbourne Victoria 3065
Australia
25,600 Per Year Expected Jun 2023 4 years
Read moreFull-time: 4 years

Blended study
Flinders Street campus
196 Flinders Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
25,600 Per Year Expected Jun 2023 4 years
Read moreFull-time: 4 years

Blended study
Fitzroy campus
25 Victoria Street
Melbourne Victoria 3065
Australia

Entry criteria

  • Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.
  • Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.

Address

Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT)
Sydney Campus
235 Pyrmont Street
Sydney New South Wales 2009
Australia
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