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ENDEAVOUR COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALTH

Brisbane , Queensland ,Australia

Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

Immerse yourself in a bespoke and innovative Chinese Medicine degree and develop proficiency in Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese herbal dispensing.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) combines theory (philosophies and principles) and practices including acupuncture, moxibustion, medical Qi Gong, Chinese remedial massage (Tui Na), Chinese herbal prescribing and dispensing, and Chinese dietary therapy.

The course is approved by the National Australian accreditation body TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency).

Campus Information

Brisbane Campus

Endeavour College of Natural Health's Brisbane campus is located at 269 Wickham Street in Fortitude Valley, close to the Valley train station and multiple bus stops. Surrounding amenities including a post office, ATM facilities, the Valley swimming pool, as well as dozens of cafes and restaurants in Brisbane's Chinatown, Newstead and New Farm. Campus facilities include an extensive Library of physical collections and online resources, campus wide wi-fi, Wellspring Bookstore, student common areas and kitchen facilities, fit for purpose classroom and laboratory settings, onsite teaching clinics, and access to local Student Advisers during College operating hours.

Sydney Campus

Endeavour College of Natural Health's Sydney campus is located at 815 George Street, Haymarket in the CBD. Central Station is within a short walk, along with multiple bus stops, and a huge range of restaurants and cafes. Campus facilities include an extensive library of physical collections and online resources, student common areas and kitchen facilities, fit for purpose classroom and laboratory settings, onsite teaching clinics, and access to local Student Advisers during College operating hours.

Melbourne Campus

Endeavour College of Natural Health's Melbourne campus is located in the heart of the city, on the corner of Elizabeth and La Trobe Streets and across from Melbourne Central. It is close to public transport, as well as Melbourne's famous shopping and restaurant districts, cinemas and entertainment. Campus facilities include an extensive library of physical collections and online resources, student common areas and kitchen facilities, fit for purpose classroom and laboratory settings, onsite teaching clinics, and access to local Student Advisers during College operating hours.

Gold Coast Campus

Endeavour College of Natural Health's Gold Coast campus is located in the heart of Southport. It is close to public transport and several shopping and restaurant districts, as well as popular parklands and beaches. Campus facilities include an extensive library of physical collections and online resources, student common areas and kitchen facilities, fit for purpose classroom and laboratory settings, onsite teaching clinics, and access to local Student Advisers during College operating hours.

Perth Campus

Endeavour College of Natural Health's Perth campus is located just one kilometre from the city centre and is readily accessible by bus or train. It is close to Wellington Square Park and cafes on nearby Royal Street. Campus facilities include an extensive library of physical collections and online resources, student common areas and kitchen facilities, fit for purpose classroom and laboratory settings, onsite teaching clinics, and access to local Student Advisers during College operating hours.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • March

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Develop a comprehensive understanding of Chinese Medicine as an entire medical system designed to balance the functions of the body, mind and spirit and restore health.
Explore the philosophy, principles and methods of Chinese Medicine as well as acupuncture, moxibustion, medical Qi Gong, Chinese remedial massage (Tui Na), Chinese herbal prescribing and dispensing, and Chinese dietary therapy.
Learn to develop and apply skills in clinical management, decision making, manufacturing and prescribing during your clinical placement at Endeavour's Wellness Clinics.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Endeavour College of Natural Health is a registered provider on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for its clinical undergraduate degrees.

Entry Requirements
International students wishing to apply to Endeavour College may be eligible to enrol in:

Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies)
Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine)
Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage)
Admissions processes are applied fairly and openly, with the key measure being the applicant’s passion and capacity to succeed in their chosen course and career.

Of course there are admissions criteria that all successful applicants must meet, to ensure this success is achievable. All admissions criteria apply consistently across all campus locations and study modes, with any course-specific criteria being outlined in the Inherent Course Requirements.

To gain entry to an accredited undergraduate course at Endeavour College, applicants must satisfy the general requirements and other entry requirements by type of background as outlined below.  

Applicant Background Entry Requirements
Applicants with higher education study
A completed higher education qualification at AQF level 5 (diploma) or above, or equivalent, from an Australian University or another accredited higher education provider OR
Successful completion of at least 1 semester of an AQF level 6 (Associate Degree) or above, or equivalent, from an Australian University or another accredited higher education provider OR
Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation or University Bridging course.
In addition, applicants in this category must have studied a science related subject within their last two years of study (high school or higher education) (Evidence required in the form of academic transcript)
You may also be eligible for course credits into our Bachelor degrees – see the Credit Recognition page for more information.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
A completed vocational education qualification at AQF level 4 (Certificate IV) or above, or equivalent, from a registered training organisation (RTO) OR
Successful completion of at least 1 study period of an AQF level 5 (Diploma) or above, or equivalent, at a registered training organisation (RTO)
In addition, applicants in this category must have studied a science related subject within their last two years of study (high school or VET).
You may also be eligible for course credits into our Bachelor degrees – see the Credit Recognition page for more information.

Applicants with work and life experience Demonstrated ability to undertake study at the required level:
broadly relevant work experience (documented e.g. CV), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
written submission to demonstrate reasonable prospect of success.
NOTE: If Year 12 (or equivalent) is your highest level of previous study, completed more than two years prior, you may be requested to supply evidence of this completion also.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years) with ATAR or equivalent
(for applicants who will be selected wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR)
Year 12 or equivalent* completed within the past two years including a science related subject in their final two years of high school, and able to meet the requirement of all applicants as outlined below (no specific ATAR requirement for these courses).

*See table below for equivalencies.

English Language Requirements
(all applicants with English as an additional language)
Prospective students with English as an additional language may be required to provide evidence of English testing, achieving a result at least equivalent to:

Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies), Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine), Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage) and postgraduate qualifications:

IELTS 7.0 (no sub score less than 6.5)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE 185-190, no sub score less than 176)
Pearson (PTE) Academic Score of 65 (overall score, with a communicative skills score in writing 58 or above)
Internet based (iBT) TOEFL score of 100 (with a minimum of 24 or above in writing).
All other Bachelor degrees and Undergraduate Certificates (other than Human Biology, as below):

IELTS 6.5 (overall score – no sub score less than 6.0)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE 176-184)
Pearson (PTE) Academic Score of 59 (overall score)
Paper based (PBT) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 577
Internet based (iBT) TOEFL score of 90.
Diploma of Health Science and Undergraduate Certificate in Human Biology:

IELTS 6.0 (overall score – no sub score less than 5.5)
Cambridge English: First (FCE 169-175)
Pearson (PTE) Academic Score of 52 (overall score)
Paper based (PBT) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 537
Internet based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79.
General Requirements - ALL APPLICANTS
All international applicants, regardless of background, must meet the following requirements:

Must be willing to attend an admissions interview upon submission of enrolment paperwork (in person or via teleconference / Skype)
Must be 18 years of age prior to entering Australia or commencement of study (if onshore)
Must meet self-declared minimum computer literacy standards and have unrestricted access to the internet and a personal email account
Must read and understand the Inherent Course Requirements for the course into which they are seeking admission and accept them prior to enrolment in the course
For Bachelor of Health Science courses which involve clinical practicum subjects, a valid Working with Children Check (or its equivalent) will be normally required to be supplied to the College prior to the second period of study. If the applicant knows of any reason why they will not pass a Working with Children Check, they should not apply for entry to these courses.

International Year 12 Equivalancies

India All India Senior School Certificate; Indian School Certificate awarded by the Indian Council of School Examinations; Indian Higher Secondary School Certificates from the State Boards of Gujarat, Maharastra, West Bengal and Karnataka

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 90259 AUD
    Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
    Application Fee: N/A
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