Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The overall objective of the Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) double degree program is to prepare you to become a professionally competent and responsible Chinese Medicine practitioner who is eligible to be registered by the CMRB/CMBA.
The Program also aims to provide you with the qualifications necessary to become a member of Chinese medicine professional associations.The program is designed as a holistic, integrated five-year sequence, which will skill you for entry into the Chinese Medicine profession.
It is not possible to exit the program with a single three year degree in either Health or Applied Science.The final year of the program prepares you for employment with capstone courses COTH2129 Supervised Clinical Practice 2 and COTH2042 Clinical Internship.This combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, clinical experience and recognised qualifications aims to prepare you for a career in Chinese medicine which may involve independent practice, employment in a multi-discipline health care clinic, teaching and/or research.You will be provided with opportunities to employ the knowledge and skills in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine that you acquire from this program in clinical practice at the RMIT Teaching Clinic.
In addition, during the internship you will experience practice in a public hospital in China and acquire skills in the management of a wide range of disorders.
Fluency in the Chinese language is not a requirement for this Internship practicum.This program is offered in face-to-face mode (on campus), with support for flexible learning where appropriate.
Structure
Year One of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Medicine Theory 1 | 12 | COTH2140 | Bundoora Campus |
| Biology of the Cell | 12 | BIOL2272 | Bundoora Campus |
| Chemistry for Health Sciences | 12 | CHEM1268 | Bundoora Campus |
| Introduction to Human Biosciences | 12 | BIOL2480 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Medicine Theory 2 | 12 | COTH2141 | Bundoora Campus |
| Limb and Trunk Anatomy | 12 | BIOL2274 | Bundoora Campus |
| Research in Health Science | 12 | OHTH2160 | Bundoora Campus |
| Professionalism and Evidence-based Health Care | 12 | PUBH1410 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Two of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Materia Medica and Formulae 1 | 12 | COTH2118 | Bundoora Campus |
| Head and Visceral Anatomy | 12 | BIOL2275 | Bundoora Campus |
| Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems | 12 | BIOL2043 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) course from any:
Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Materia Medica and Formulae 2 | 12 | COTH2119 | Bundoora Campus |
| Acupuncture Theory and Practice 1 | 12 | COTH2138 | Bundoora Campus |
| Neuroscience | 12 | BIOL1131 | Bundoora Campus |
| Human Physiology 2: Body Systems | 12 | BIOL2044 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Three of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Examination 1 | 12 | MEDS2146 | Bundoora Campus |
| Introduction to Pathology | 12 | MEDS2118 | Bundoora Campus |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 12 | ONPS2060 | Bundoora Campus |
| Acupuncture Theory and Practice 2 | 12 | COTH2139 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Examination 2 | 12 | MEDS2147 | Bundoora Campus |
| Advanced Pathology | 12 | MEDS2119 | Bundoora Campus |
| Chinese Medicine Clinical Skills | 12 | COTH2168 | Bundoora Campus |
| Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics | 12 | ONPS2294 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Four of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Internal Medicine | 12 | COTH2183 | Bundoora Campus |
| Traumatology in Chinese Medicine | 12 | COTH2182 | Bundoora Campus |
| Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine | 12 | MEDS2049 | Bundoora Campus |
| Law and Ethics for Health Professionals | 12 | OHTH2163 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology in Chinese Medicine | 12 | COTH2184 | Bundoora Campus |
| Dermatology and Chinese External Medicine | 12 | COTH2181 | Bundoora Campus |
| Supervised Clinical Practice 1 | 24 | COTH2127 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Five of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine | 12 | COTH2053 | Bundoora Campus |
| Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology and Paediatrics in Chinese Medicine | 12 | COTH2172 | Bundoora Campus |
| Supervised Clinical Practice 2 | 24 | COTH2129 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following One (1) Course:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Internship | 48 | COTH2042 | Bundoora Campus |
Entry requirements
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Inherent requirements
Please refer to RMIT Inherent requirements for further details:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/inherent-requirements
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Police Check: Students must provide evidence of a successful National Police Records Check before undertaking clinical components of this course.
Working with Children Check: Students must hold a Working with Children Check before undertaking clinical components of this course.
Failure to obtain satisfactory checks may result in students being unable to complete this course.
Learning outcomes
The program has been designed to enable you to gain the following Program Learning Outcomes in particular:
PLO 1 Provide specialised health care within a patient-centred, evidence-based framework. PLO 2 Gather clinical information to make accurate differential diagnoses, assessment and management plans and carry out effective treatment. PLO 3 Practise as a competent health care professional in a safe, ethical and legally responsible manner. PLO 4 Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in the provision of specialized health care. PLO 5 Communicate effectively in a range of forms (written, online, oral) and with diverse audiences (patients, community/public, agencies and health professionals). PLO 6 Work independently and in teams, specifically to lead and contribute to inter-professional care partnerships. PLO 7 Function as an autonomous practitioner, with sound business management skills. PLO 8 Understand the historical development of the profession, its ethos, organisation and philosophical foundations.
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