Chinese Medicine Courses

Discover our three new Chinese medicine qualifications:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies) – BHSc(AcuTh)
• Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) – BHSc(CM)
• Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage) – DipHSc(CRM)

The College has developed these courses to improve our students' learning experience and support a greater range of career and employment opportunities for our graduates. These new courses cater to the evolving needs of the Chinese medicine profession which has developed significantly since the creation of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA). We have listened carefully to feedback from current and past students to develop these new offerings and have sought input from various professional groups and subject matter experts. We are confident these new offerings are among the industry's best.

Find out more about each of these courses below or contact us for more information.

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a branch of Chinese medicine that stimulates specific points on the body to regulate the flow of Qi (vital energy) to restore health and balance the functions of the body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture therapies combines Chinese medicine theory (philosophy and principles) with Chinese manual therapy practices including acupuncture, moxibustion, medical Qi Gong, and Chinese remedial massage (tui na), supported by Chinese dietary therapy and prepared Chinese herbs.

Course offerings

The Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies) is a 3-year degree qualification that specifically focuses on the practice of acupuncture, and will supersede our existing Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) qualification. As this is an entirely new degree qualification, this course has undergone the same rigorous two-year accreditation process with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) that we have undertaken with all of our other successfully-accredited courses.

Career Opportunities

Acupuncturists may practice independently as a sole trader, or provide treatment in a multidisciplinary setting. Acupuncturists often work alongside other allied health practitioners such as medical doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and naturopaths. Practitioners may choose to focus on particular areas of interest such as women’s health, sports medicine, men’s health, chronic disease or other areas. Graduates are eligible to pathway directly into the Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine), as well as master degree programs in a variety of related areas.

What is Chinese medicine?

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.

Course offerings

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 individualised 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.

This course has undergone the same rigorous two-year accreditation process with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) that we have undertaken with all of our other successfully-accredited courses.

Career Opportunities

Chinese medicine practitioners may practice independently as a sole trader, or provide treatment in a multidisciplinary setting. They often work alongside other allied health practitioners such as medical doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and naturopaths. Practitioners may choose to focus on particular areas of interest such as women’s health, sports medicine, men’s health, chronic disease or other areas. Graduates may be eligible for master degree programs in a variety of related areas.

What is Chinese remedial massage?

Chinese remedial massage utilises a range of manual therapy techniques developed within Chinese medicine to assess and support conditions commonly experienced within the community. Techniques including tui na (Chinese remedial massage), acupressure, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, topical herbal applications and medical Qi Gong are utilised to holistically support clients across the lifespan with special emphasis on clinical and musculoskeletal conditions.

The Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage) provides students an option to specialise in the application of tui na and auxiliary therapies for both musculoskeletal conditions and in the management and support of a wide variety of internal medicine conditions and across the stages of the life cycle.

Career Opportunities

Chinese remedial massage practitioners may practice independently as a sole trader, or provide treatment in a multidisciplinary setting. Practitioners often work alongside other allied health practitioners such as acupuncturists, Chinese herbalists, medical doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and naturopaths. They may choose to focus on particular areas of interest such as sports medicine, musculoskeletal health, massage or retreat centres, health maintenance, or holistic care. Graduates are eligible to pathway directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies) or Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine). Graduates may also pathway into other health qualifications in a variety of related areas.