About the course

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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: AU$102,400

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Melbourne
Trimester 2 (June), 2024	Melbourne
Trimester 3 (September), 2024	Melbourne
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Melbourne
Trimester 2 (June), 2025	Melbourne
Trimester 3 (September), 2025	Melbourne
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Melbourne
Trimester 2 (June), 2026	Melbourne
Trimester 3 (September), 2026	Melbourne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Think Colleges

Year 12 or equivalent with ATAR 60

　　Additional course entry requirement - First Aid Certificate, Working with Children and Police Check before commencing clinical subjects, Pass in a science subject at senior secondary level recommended, Pass in standard English Band 4 or above

　　Special Entry Requirements: Demonstrated ability to undertake study at the required level: broadly relevant work experience (documented e.g. CV), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success, OR formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success, OR written submission to demonstrate reasonable prospect of success

　　Equivalent IELTS 7.0 (Academic) with no skills band less than 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Think Colleges. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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