ABOUT
Chinese medicine is over thousands of years old.
However, enrolling for Chinese Medicine is not about learning the history and traditions of an ancient civilization but rather, gaining an understanding of Chinese philosophy and how these have been adapted into the healing arts in ways that are still relevant today.
Chinese Medicine Degree
Chinese Medicine approaches health from a holistic manner in terms of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. The range of treatments include:
Today, there is a revival in the acceptance of Chinese Medicine even in western nations. Indeed, certain Chinese Medicine practices like acupuncture and herbal remedies are integrated with western medicine for pain management and to reduce the side effects of prescription drugs.
IMU’s Chinese Medicine programme comprises both western and Chinese Medicine subjects. It is an outcome-based approach, whereby students develop clinical skills during their junior years, with early clinical attachment to prepare them for a successful career. As the programme is fully conducted in English, our students get to pursue career opportunities not only in Malaysia but on a broader, global scale.
Key Facts
Why Study Chinese Medicine at IMU?
An Established Private Healthcare University
IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education.
IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/2019 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.
Internationally Benchmarked English Curriculum
IMU is one of the few universities in Malaysia to offer Chinese Medicine in an English-speaking environment. The programme is delivered in English, is supported with Mandarin when required, and is accepted by Australia and China for credit transfer. Both our partner universities in Australia and China are part of the large WHO Chinese Medicine research centre network.
Personalised Attention from Lecturers
Students are able to receive personalised attention from their lecturers due to an emphasis on small group learning. This enhances the teaching and learning experience for students.
Strong Western Science and Medicine Component
IMU offers a wide range of medical and healthcare programmes. The western science and medicine subjects in Chinese Medicine are delivered by experienced western medicine practitioners.
Not only are students able to fully immerse in a solid medical science learning environment, they could also enhance their learning through inter-professional networking and activities at IMU.
Student-Centred and Lifelong Learning Emphasis
The IMU educational philosophy is not about how many lectures are delivered. Instead, it emphasises on how much students have learned.
This unique approach encourages students to be responsible for their own studies. As such, many learning activities are centred around students, from which they will hone their critical thinking and clinical skills to become competent lifelong Chinese Medicine practitioners in the modern world.
Programme Structure
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Entry Requirement
| Examinations | Requirements |
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| A- Levels | EE (Science Stream) |
| STPM | cGPA 2.50 (Science Stream) |
| Australian Matriculation | 65% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 (including 2 Science subjects) |
| NCEA Level 3 | 60% aggregate (including 2 Science subjects) |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 60% aggregate in 6 subjects (including 2 Science subjects) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B6 in 5 subjects (including 2 Science subjects) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate in 4 best subjects or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 or GPA 2.00 (including 2 Science subjects) |
| Indian Pre-University | 60% aggregate (including 2 Science subjects) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation * | cGPA 2.50 (including 2 Science subjects) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 24 points (including 2 Science subjects) |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | – |
| Foundation Studies # | cGPA 2.50 (Foundation in Science or equivalent) |
| Degree | BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Science, Diploma in Microbiology; Diploma in Traditional and Complimentary Medicine – cGPA 2.50
Diploma in Traditional and Complimentary Medicine with 2 years working experience in the related fiend – cGPA 2.00 |
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
Language Requirement
| MUET | Band score of 3; or (For Malaysian students) |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5; or |
| TOEFL iBT* | Overall score of 46; or |
| Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE)* | Overall score of 162; or |
| Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE)* | Overall score of 162; or |
| Cambridge Linguaskill* | Overall score of 160; or |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE)* | Overall score of 51; or |
| Credit Transfer | For IELTS – RMIT University – Overall band score of 6.5 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands); or
For China’s HSK – Students who are transferring to China universities are required to have HSK 4 prior to transfer and HSK 5 prior to graduation.** |
* ONLY applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia
** UEC students with a pass in Chinese Language are exempted from HSK
Note
Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information
Application and Registration Fees (2022)
*2023 fee will be updated soon
| Fee | Malaysian Student (RM) | International Student (RM) |
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| Application Fee | 150 | 500 |
| Registration Fee | 850 | 2,000 |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Tuition Fee | 103,200 | 113,000 |
Fee Structure
malaysian student
| Programme Route | Total Duration (years) |
International Medical University (IMU) | Partner University (PU) | Grand Total (RM)** | ||||||
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| Years | Total Semesters | Tuition Fee | Estimated Tuition Fees at Partner University | |||||||
| Per Semester | Total | Years | Semesters | Tuition Fee per year | Total ($)* | |||||
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chinese Medicine | 4 | 4 | 8 long | 10,800 | 103,200 | – | – | – | – | 103,200 |
| 4 short | 4,200 | |||||||||
| Credit transfer to RMIT University Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) | 5 | 3 | 6 long | 10,800 | 77,400 | 2 | 4 | A$36,480 | A$72,960 | 303,138 |
| 3 short | 4,200 | |||||||||
| Credit Transfer to China | 5 | 3 | 6 long | 10,800 | 77,400 | 2 | 4 | RMB 28,000 |
RMB 56,000 |
114,335 |
| 3 long | 4,200 | |||||||||
International Student
| Health Sciences Programme | Total Duration (years) |
International Medical University (IMU) | Partner University (PU) | Grand Total (RM)* | ||||||
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| Years | Total Semester | Tuition Fee | Estimated Tuition Fees at Partner University | |||||||
| Per Semester | Total | Years | Semesters | Tuition Fee per year | Total ($)* | |||||
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chinese Medicine | 4 | 4 | 8 long | 11,500 | 113,000 | – | – | – | – | 113,000 |
| 4 short | 5,250 | |||||||||
| Credit transfer to RMIT University Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) | 5 | 3 | 6 long | 11,500 | 84,750 | 2 | 4 | A$36,480 | A$72,960 | 310,488 |
| 3 short | 5,250 | |||||||||
| Credit Transfer to China | 5 | 3 | 6 long | 11,500 | 84,750 | 2 | 4 | RMB 28,000 |
RMB 56,000 |
121,665 |
| 3 long | 5,250 | |||||||||
Partner University
As an assurance of a total commitment towards quality education in chinese medicine, the IMU maintains its relationship with many partner universities in Australia and China.
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View from Our Community
Wong Pui Mun
Alumna, Chinese Medicine
Choosing IMU to pursue my dream of becoming a Chinese Medicine practitioner was one of the best decisions in my life. IMU Chinese Medicine programme did not only imparting the knowledge to students but it also trained students’ thinking ability. Apart from attending lectures, this course provided PBL sessions and supervised clinical practices. During my studies at IMU, I looked forward to PBL sessions as they were more interesting and we could learn from others through discussions. Knowledge without practice is useless, thus we have supervised clinical practice in the fourth year which allows us to apply our knowledge clinically. It has helped to improve our critical thinking and clinical skills, rather than learning everything by rote. IMU’s method of teaching has certainly trained us to become a competent Chinese medicine practitioner.
Goh Si Woei
Alumna, Chinese Medicine
IMU’s Chinese Medicine programme integrates both Chinese and Western medicine subjects for the needs of nation and to develop competent practitioners. It is a challenge to study Chinese Medicine since it provides brand-new knowledge to any student and it is very different from what we have learned previously, but you will find it fun and interesting once you embark on this lifelong journey.
Sng Kim Sia
Alumnus, Chinese Medicine
IMU Chinese Medicine programme is a unique programme which comprises both western and Chinese medicine subjects. As an established and internationally recognised university in healthcare education, we benefited from the university's strong foundation in western medicine teaching and managed to expand our connections with colleagues from various healthcare fields. IMU conducts the programme with an outcome-based approach, where the university's teaching methods challenged us to develop our clinical skills, critical thinking and public speaking skills, while cultivating our professionalism along the way. All these skills are essential for us to be competent and stand out among others in our workplace in the future.
Freya Tang Sin Wei
Alumna, Chinese Medicine
IMU is a place of learning, culture and fun. Besides learning about my profession, I had the opportunity to know people from many other healthcare professions which helped build my professional network for my future career. I am grateful to the faculty members who are always helpful and provide students with assistance in the challenges they faced while learning. By delivering the programme fully in English, this programme welcomes any student who is interested in learning Chinese Medicine without worrying about the language barriers. Even after graduating for 4 years, I do not regret spending my time here.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the structure of the programme?
The IMU Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chinese Medicine (CM) is a 4.5 years full-time course taught in English and Mandarin where necessary. After graduation, the graduate must spend 12 months in an accredited hospital by the Public Service Department of the Malaysian Government as an intern. Upon satisfactory internship, the Chinese medicine practitioner (CMP) can be registered by MOH to practice in Malaysia.
The IMU’s CM course trains CMPs to deliver evidence-based healthcare services. The course fulfills the requirements of the MQA (Malaysian Quality Agency). At the end of the course the student should have acquired knowledge and relevant skills to be a competent practitioner; has a good command of Mandarin, Malay and English; is able to communicate with all stakeholders; has acquired the attributes of a professional, is a team player, a life-long learner, a critical thinker with knowledge of research techniques, the CM business and takes time to reflect on actions taken.
The IMU has partnerships with several universities of TCM in China (Shanghai University of TCM, Shangdong University of TCM, Guangzhou University of TCM, Beijing University of TCM) and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) for students to transfer after 3 years in this programme. After an additional 2 years, the graduates will be awarded the bachelor degrees in CM of the respective partner universities.
The CM course consists of modules in basic Medical Sciences and Chinese Medicine. The contents will be delivered via many delivery modes, including case studies, practice visits, attachments to hospitals or clinics and supervised clinical practice. A research project in Semesters 7 aims to develop skills of scientific inquiry, observation, analysis and scientific writing.
When do students get clinical exposure?
During semester 12, students will spend a substantial amount of time in hospital or clinic attachment, observing clinical Chinese medicine practitioners. This will progress to supervised clinical practice under experienced CMPs.
Are there any Internship placements?
IMU will guide students in securing internship placements in hospitals which are accredited by the MOH and the Public Services Department (PSD), Malaysia, so that our graduates will be able to register with the MOH and can work in government hospitals and clinics as well as in the private sector.
What are the semester contents?
Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]
What is the medium of instruction?
The medium of instruction is English supported by Mandarin when required. Students who are not proficient in English or Mandarin are strongly recommended to improve their proficiency in English and Mandarin by making their own arrangements to attend additional English and Mandarin classes before entering the IMU.
Who will award the degree?
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chinese Medicine degree is awarded by IMU.
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A Word from the Programme Director
WONG HON FOONG
Senior Lecturer and Programme Director
PhD(SHUTCM), MSc(Imperial, UCL),
BMed(SDUTCM)
“Chinese Medicine is a holistic medicine consisting of health preservation and healing practices which is originated from China but is still in practice today. Malaysia is moving towards integrated practice in healthcare and has enforced the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act (T&CM Act) 2016 since 1 August
2016 with 15 government hospitals providing T&CM services. In line with the national policy, the Chinese Medicine programme in IMU is delivered in an integrative manner, where students will acquire knowledge from both Chinese Medicine and western medicine. By delivering our programme in English, we open the doors to everyone who is keen to learn Chinese Medicine without the constraint of needing to first master Mandarin. Through such studies, students will equip themselves with evidence-based medical knowledge to deal with future challenges locally or internationally as a healthcare provider.”