Overview

The programme in Chinese Medicine programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong emphasizes traditional Chinese medicine knowledge, including theory and practice, to prepare students with the appropriate professional knowledge, ethics and mission of traditional Chinese medicine. Graduates are dedicated to the sustainable development of Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong.

Career Prospects

This is an undergraduate programme of Chinese medicine training, which is recognized by the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Council. Graduates are qualified to sit for the Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination, conducted by the council. Those who pass the examination are eligible to become Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners (RCMPs) in Hong Kong. From 2020 to 2022, the pass rate in the licensing examination for our graduates was over 80%.

With solid theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in Chinese Medicine, our graduates have good career prospects. Most of them serve in local Chinese medicine clinics after becoming RCMPs. In addition to clinical service, the graduates have academic knowledge and intellectual skills that prepare them for successful careers in administrative management, research and development, and teaching in government, public and private organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chinese Medicinal Formulas

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice

Acupuncture Techniques

Clinical Pharmacology

Clinical Assessment Methods

Chinese Internal Medicine

Specialities in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-30 00:00:00

More details

Advance Offer Round Deadline: 14 November

Regular Round Deadline: 9 January

Extended Application Deadline: 30 May

Language

English

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Credits

123 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Complementary & Alternative Medicine View 3 other Bachelors in Complementary & Alternative Medicine in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE-AL / International-AL / IB / Other high school qualifications

Post-secondary qualifications

Have other exceptional achievements which merit admission.

Language Proficiency
For more information, please visit the University's admissions website

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

178000 HKD / year

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Citizens or residents

44500 HKD / year

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Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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English requirements

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