Program overview
The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) program offers systematic study of core subjects such as TCM basic theories (e.g., yin-yang and five elements, zang-fu and meridians), diagnostic methods (inspection, auscultation-olfaction, inquiry, palpation), Chinese materia medica, formulas, acupuncture and tuina. You will also learn modern medical basics (anatomy, physiology, pathology) and have opportunities for clinical internships at affiliated hospitals, where you can practice pulse-taking, prescribing, and needling. Top Chinese universities like Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine provide excellent faculty and clinical bases. The curriculum emphasizes the study of classics (e.g., Huangdi Neijing, Treatise on Febrile Diseases) combined with clinical practice. This program suits students interested in traditional culture, natural therapies, holistic health, and willing to accumulate experience patiently.