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Torrens University

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

What is a Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)?

A Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) provides the understanding and practical skills needed to improve wellness. The course is designed to meet all three divisions of Chinese Medicine practitioner registration: Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese herbal dispensing and is approved by the CMBA (Chinese Medicine Board of Australia).

Throughout this four-year degree, you will be taught by educated practitioners who are still active in the field. You’ll develop your knowledge and practical skills in treating acute and chronic illnesses through Chinese medicine techniques and herbal remedies. 

Campus Information

Flinders street campus (Melbourne)

Known for its varied and dynamic culture, Melbourne (the capital city of Victoria) is rated as Australia’s best and most liveable city for students.

Accreditation

  • Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)

Intakes

  • Feb
  • June
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

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

The Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) will prepare you to confidently start practising Chinese Medicine in your community.

Potential career paths

  • Chinese Medicine Practitioner
    Average salary: $80,000 - $80,000
  • Research and Development Officer
    Average salary: $92,833 - $111,692
  • Product Developer
    Average salary: $90,000 - $150,000

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Before you begin your application to study as a international student, check that you meet all the requirements listed below.

  • Successful completion of at least 1 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent
    OR
  • Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma
  • Academic IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 7) or equivalent

OR alternative entry requirement may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.

 

For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.