Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours) at IMU University

Description

The Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours) at IMU University is a comprehensive five‑year full‑time undergraduate programme that integrates traditional Chinese medical wisdom with modern Western medical science, preparing students to become competent, ethical, and professional Chinese Medicine practitioners. Taught primarily in English with Mandarin support when needed, the curriculum covers foundational biomedical sciences alongside core Chinese Medicine subjects such as herbal therapy, acupuncture, moxibustion, tuina, diagnosis, internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, and clinical practicum. Students gain early exposure to clinical skills and progress to supervised clinical attachments at IMU’s Chinese Medicine Centre and approved external sites, enhancing practical experience and patient care competence. IMU’s distinctive approach emphasizes critical thinking, holistic care, and lifelong learning, supported by personalised attention from experienced lecturers and opportunities for credit transfer to partner universities in China and Australia. Upon graduation, students are eligible for professional registration and equipped for careers locally and globally in healthcare, research, and community practice.

Intake Month(s)

February, April, July, September

Application Fee RM 1,100.00

Refundable Deposit RM 1,000.00

Tuition Fee RM 150,000.00

Grand Total RM 152,100.00

Course Structure

Chinese Medicine Theory
Scientific Thinking & Introduction to Traditional & Complementary Medicine
Limb & Trunk Anatomy
Head and Viscera Anatomy
Cell Biology & Genetics
Human Physiology & Biochemistry 1
Chinese Medicine Diagnosis
Chinese Medicine History & School of Thought

Human Physiology & Biochemistry 2
Chinese Materia Medica & Herbal Formulae 1
Acupuncture & Tuina 1
Selected Readings of Internal Classic
Chinese Materia Medica & Herbal Formulae 2
Psychology for Healthcare Professional
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Pathology
Medical Microbiology

Chinese Internal Medicine 1
Acupuncture & Tuina 2
Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine
Basic Radiology
Chinese Internal Medicine 2
Shang Han Lun
CSD: Diagnosis
CM Gynecology
CM Pediatrics
Golden Chamber
Management & Entrepreneurship
Research Methodology & Biostatistics

Research Project 1
Chinese Dermatology & External Medicine
Wen Bing
Medical Law
Regulations & Ethics
First Aid & Emergency Conditions
Chinese Medicine Practicum 3

Supervised Clinical Practice 1
Research Project 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 2 (extended clinical practice)

Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
Philosophy & Current Issues
Integrity & Anti‑Corruption
Academic Communication / Bahasa Kebangsaan A

Medical Classical Chinese
Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture & Basic Mandarin
CM Electives

Entry Requirement

Minimum overall CGPA of 2.50, with a credit in Mathematics and in two (2) Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent.

Minimum of DD, with a credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent (may be exempted if the same results are achieved at Pre-University level).

Minimum 3 credits (3B5s) and 2 credits (2B6s) including Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent.

Successful completion of IMU Foundation in Science or equivalent, with an overall CGPA of 2.50, and credits in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent.

Successful completion of a relevant Diploma in Science or a Diploma in Traditional and Complementary Medicine with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with a Diploma in Traditional and Complementary Medicine and at least two years of relevant working experience in the field may be considered with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Minimum 65% aggregate or ATAR 70 and Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent.

Minimum 27 points and Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent.

Successful completion of a relevant Bachelor Degree programme with CGPA 2.00

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