Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

Torrens University Australia - Melbourne

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Overview

The Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) will develop your knowledge and practical skills in treating acute and chronic illnesses through Chinese medicine techniques and herbal remedies. The course is designed to meet all three divisions of Chinese Medicine practitioner registration, including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Chinese herbal dispensing, and is approved by the National Australian accreditation body TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) and AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).

Learning outcomes

  • Learn how to safely apply acupuncture, and prescribe and dispense Chinese herbs to treat a variety of diseases.
  • Explore the relationship between the mind, body and spirit.
  • Discover the practical application of ancillary techniques for the clinical practice of acupuncture.
  • Learn to apply techniques such as cupping and moxa therapy.

Majors

Acupuncture Ancillary Techniques, Channel Theory and Point Location, Chinese Medicine Foundations, Human Structure & Physiology, Chinese Medicine Pharmacology, Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine.

Potential Career Outcomes

This course will prepare you to confidently start practising Chinese Medicine in your community.

Potential career paths:
  • Chinese Medicine Practitioner
  • Clinic Practice Manager
  • Research and Development Officer

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offerL/NL/N
Median rank to receive an offerL/NL/N
Lowest rank to receive an offerL/NL/N

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Torrens University Australia website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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