MSc Chinese Medicine

Overview & facilities

The Masters in Chinese Medicine at Middlesex University in London is unique in the UK.

The course is unique in the UK and is aimed at existing practitioners and acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine graduates , who understand the importance of continuous professional development and specialisation in their practice.

The course flexibility enables you to build on your professional skills and learning whilst allowing you to plan your course. You will be able to tailor the professional practice element to suit your needs and situation, choosing from clinical practice experience in China with our partner University, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine or in the UK with our affiliated training Clinic, the Asante Academy of Chinese Medicine and its satellite acupuncture clinics in major London hospitals.

You can also apply your learning in your own practice setting, as while you are on the course you will still be able to carry on your clinical practice.

Course highlights:

• Clinical placement opportunities in the UK with the Asante Academy of Chinese Medicine and their satellite acupuncture clinics in major London Hospitals;
• Clinical placement opportunities in China with Beijing University of Chinese Medicine;
• Flexible approach to the planning of clinical placements, tailored to professional needs and interests;
• Leading TCM specialists and dedicated staff , with regular guest lectures from top UK practitioners and scientists;
• Aimed at existing practitioners and acupuncture or TCM graduates;
• Classical TCM texts and Chinese herbal medicines as part of the curriculum.

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Content & modules

The MSc programme which includes completion of a dissertation will take one calendar year to complete. Students can choose to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate after successfully completing a 60 credit module in Professional Practice or a Postgraduate Diploma after successfully completing 120 credits (Professional Practice, Advanced Classical Texts and Research Methods). Both the PGCert and the PGDip can be completed over 2 semesters (an academic year).

This programme is based at our Archway campus.

Modules

• Year 1

  Advanced Classical Texts (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The module aims to provide students with both an overview and in depth discussions on key aspects of the Chinese medical classical texts to enhance their foundational knowledge in the Chinese medicine philosophy and to facilitate their further learning in Chinese medicine. It will explore the essence of classical Chinese medicine knowledge in making diagnoses and prescriptions to give students an advanced appreciation of the principles of Chinese medicine and their applications.

  MSc Dissertation (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  To support students to undertake research, with a focus appropriate to their programme and area of practice and building upon the research proposal formulated in IPH 4012/MHR 4020. To create a peer learning community for students to critically support each other in the research process To provide guidance, additional to that provided by the students supervisors, on matters of ethical application, research methods, data collection, analysis and writing-up.

  Professional Practice (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module provides opportunities for gaining advanced knowledge and skills in the professional practice of Chinese medicine or acupuncture. It will assist students in further developing a critical awareness and understanding of the application of Chinese medicine or acupuncture in clinical practice, preparing students to carry out an in depth investigation of a topic relevant to Chinese medicine or acupuncture and critically reflect on this topic and to develop a sound foundation to specialise in their chosen field within Chinese medicine or acupuncture.

  Social Research Methods (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The purpose of this module is to familiarise Level 4 students with major approaches to social research; develop skills in designing a research proposal; enhance their skills in qualitative and quantative methods; enhance their critical appreciation of research; and ensure stduents are able to apply relevant aproaches and methods to their own research project or extended literature review at Masters level.

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Entry & applying

A good undergraduate degree and a professional Chinese medicine and/or acupuncture qualification are essential for admission. All graduates who are qualified are eligible to study for the PGCert, PGDip or MSc. Practitioner degrees without a first degree in Chinese medicine or acupuncture may be admitted on the condition that they have relevant skillsand experience as demonstrated by membership of relevant professional bodies, which are the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine UK , the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine and the British Acupuncture Council.

Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components) or TOEFL paper based 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of written English) or TOEFL internet based 90 (with no less than 19 in each component) Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks, depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk. For details of other equivalent English language requirements that Middlesex accepts see international entry requirements.

Applying

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university. You will need to fill in an application form and return it to the appropriate admissions office. UK and EU students should apply directly to the London office. Non-EU international students can apply to our international admissions office in London, or use our network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application. Apply now

Fees & funding

September 2011 start
UK-EU £5,100
International £10,600

The tuition fee for MSc Chinese Medicine for the academic year 2012/13 is as follows:

UK/EU Students

Full-time students: £7,500
Part-time students: £63 per taught credit

International Students

Full-time students: £10,600
Part-time students: £93 per taught credit