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Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
This degree teaches the theory and practice of Chinese medicine alongside biomedical science.
- How long it takes
- 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 71.15
- Lowest offered at Western Sydney University, 2023
- How you can study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in traditional Chinese medicine
- an interest in how the body works
- good communication skills
- a careful and patient approach to study
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
Campbelltown, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 71.15 lowest
- (76.15 median, 2023)
- How you study
- On campus
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
- Course page for Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (opens in a new tab)
Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sydney, NSW
4.9from 43 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $19,395 in total
- (Full fee)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Acupuncture
- Chinese herbal medicine and dispensing
- Biomedical sciences
- Clinical practice
- Practice within the health system
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?