Awarded by
Endeavour College of Natural Health
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Study Mode
Blended
Payment Options
FEE-HELP may be availableUpfront payment
Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
Start Date
Enquire now for upcoming start dates
Career Outcomes
Acupuncturist | Massage Therapist | Chinese Medical Practitioner | Chinese Herbal Dispenser
Chinese medicine is a whole medical system that seeks to balance the functions of the body, mind, and spirit and restore health. It combines theory (philosophies and principles) and practices including acupuncture, moxibustion, medical Qi Gong, Chinese remedial massage (tui na), Chinese herbal prescribing and dispensing, and Chinese dietary therapy.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) is a 4-year degree qualification that includes the practices of acupuncture, Chinese herbalism, and Chinese herbal dispensing. It extends students' knowledge into individualized herbal prescribing and formula modifications using a range of dispensing methods, as well as the manufacturing, dispensing, and research into herbal therapies' role in contemporary Chinese medicine practice.
Professional Registration:
Graduates must apply for registration with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) if they wish to use professional titles and practice as a Chinese medicine practitioner in Australia. This course is an accredited program meeting the professional standards and as such, graduates are eligible to apply for registration. Please enquire for more information.
Why study Chinese Medicine
Endeavour College is a direct entry College with no ATAR requirements.
Entry requirements:
Additional applicant background entry requirements (including English language and international students) are available through enquiring with the College.
Subjects you will study in Semester 1 for the Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) are:
Endeavour College offers the flexibility to commence a selection of subjects online with an updated digital delivery model.
To support learning, students attend practical classes where they are expected to practice interviewing and case assessment techniques, as well as physical clinical examination and treatment procedures. This is conducted under the supervision of qualified instructors and with respect for privacy, cultural, and religious differences. Students gain significant clinical experience at Endeavour's Teaching Clinics under the supervision of qualified practitioners.
In the clinics, students will develop and hone all skills required to run a successful clinic after graduation, including patient assessment and management, patient recruitment and continuity of care, customer service, and dispensary management.
Endeavour College of Natural Health has been providing Vocational and Higher Education courses in Natural Health since 1975. Our vision is to promote and advance the philosophy and practice of natural medicine and wellbeing by producing high-quality graduates who will become leaders in their fields of practice. We are dynamic and innovative whilst maintaining traditional wisdom in both a digital and practical learning environment.
Endeavour is a direct entry College with no ATAR requirements. You can apply to study with us at any time and join an upcoming intake in our Bachelor of Health Science degrees (in Acupuncture Therapies, Chinese Medicine, Naturopathy & Nutrition), Diploma of Health Science (with Nutrition, Naturopathy and Complementary Medicine electives) or Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage). Enquire about one of our courses today for more information on enrolling with Endeavour College of Natural Health!
Endeavour College of Natural Health is a trading name of Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd (PRV12070, CRICOS #00231G, RTO 31489).
As well as providing a community for our students via our Student Portal, Events and Campus Facebook pages, Endeavour offers a wide array of support services to assist students which include:
- Studiosity - Study Support Platform
- Access & Equity Program
- Student Assistance Program
- Academic Assistance
- Student Adviser Consultations
- Careers Service
- Library Services
This course can be delivered on campus to provide you with practical training in a face-to-face learning environment. It is available to study at the following locations:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) qualification from Endeavour College of Natural Health.
Graduates must apply for registration with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) if they wish to use professional titles and practice as a Chinese Medicine practitioner in Australia. This course is designed to meet the CMBA accreditation requirements in the division of Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner, and Chinese Herbal Dispenser.
CMBA registrants may apply for membership with the following associations:
Wondering where a career in health could take you? Potential job outcomes may include:
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP.
Please enquire for total course costs.
This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.
Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You'll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $48,361 (2022-23 income year).
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