Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Hons)

The Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours) programme at UTAR is designed to cultivate highly skilled Chinese Medicine practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the field. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, diagnostic methods, and treatments, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other therapeutic techniques. Additionally, the programme incorporates elements of Western medical sciences and diagnostic approaches, ensuring a well-rounded education.

UTAR’s Chinese Medicine degree programme offers a diverse curriculum, with 60% focused on Chinese Medicine and 30% on Western Medicine. Students will develop a strong foundation in key areas such as Chinese materia medica, acupuncture, and Tui-Na (therapeutic massage).

To enhance practical skills and clinical expertise, students have the opportunity to complete clinical training in local hospitals, hospitals in China, or both. They may also undergo practical training at the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wing of the newly established UTAR Hospital in Kampar, gaining hands-on experience in a professional healthcare setting.

• STPM (Science Stream): CGPA ≥ 2.50 + Grade C in any 2 Science subjects.
• STPM (Non-Science Stream): CGPA ≥ 2.50 + Grade C in any 2 subjects + Credits in any 2 Science subjects and 1 Mathematics subject at SPM level.
• STAM: Minimum Grade Jayyid + Credits in 2 Science subjects and Mathematics at SPM level*.
• A-Level: Minimum Grade C in 2 Science subjects OR Grade C in any 2 subjects + Credits in any 2 Science subjects and 1 Mathematics subject at SPM level / equivalent.
• UEC: Grade B5 in 5 subjects, including 2 Science subjects OR Grade B5 in any 5 subjects + Credits in any 2 Science subjects and 1 Mathematics subject at SPM level / equivalent.
• SAM: ATAR ≥ 75 + Grade B in any 2 Science subjects OR ATAR ≥ 75 + Grade B in any 2 subjects + Credits in any 2 Science subjects and 1 Mathematics subject at SPM level / equivalent.
• CPU: Minimum 80% in 6 subjects, including 2 Science subjects OR Minimum 80% in any 6 subjects + Credits in any 2 Science subjects and 1 Mathematics subject at SPM level / equivalent.
• IB Diploma: Minimum 28 points (excluding bonus points) + Minimum 4 points in any 2 Science subjects OR Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus points) + Credits in 2 Science subjects at SPM level / equivalent.
• TVET Diplomas (DKM / DVM / DLKM in T&CM or Science-related fields): Fully accredited by MQA + Minimum CGPA of 2.50 OR CGPA 2.00–2.50 with at least 2 years of work experience in T&CM or Science-related fields (subject to Senate / Academic Board approval) + Admission screening process + Possible Bridging programme.
• Diploma in T&CM or Science-related fields (Level 4, MQF): Minimum CGPA of 2.50 OR CGPA 2.00–2.50 with at least 2 years of work experience in T&CM or Science-related fields.
• Foundation in Science (UTAR): Minimum CGPA of 2.50.
• Foundation / Matriculation in Science or T&CM-related fields: Minimum CGPA of 2.50.
• Foundation in Arts (UTAR): Minimum CGPA of 2.50 + Credits in any 2 Science subjects and 1 Mathematics subject at SPM level / equivalent.
• Matriculation / Foundation in other fields: Minimum CGPA of 2.50 + Credits in any 2 Science subjects and 1 Mathematics subject at SPM level / equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline: Recognised.
• Other equivalent qualifications: Must be recognised by the Malaysian Government.
• *Note: The requirement to have credits in Science, Mathematics, and Islamic Studies at SPM level can be waived if higher qualifications contain these subjects with equivalent or higher achievement.

English Language Requirements:

• Malaysian applicants with STPM / UEC / qualifications not conducted fully in English: Must have one of the following:
  - Credit in English at SPM level
  - Grade C in O-Level English
  - Grade B in UEC English
  - MUET Band 3
  - IELTS Band 5.0
  - TOEFL 40 (iBT) / 7.5 (Essentials)
  - PTE 47
  - Cambridge English 154 / 100 (OET)
  - ELS CIEP Level 107.
• Exemptions: Not applicable for A-Level, SAM, CPU, or qualifications fully conducted in English, but a pass in English at SPM level / equivalent is still required.
• Applicants who do not meet the requirements but have a pass in English at SPM level / equivalent must complete and pass English Levels 7 & 8 in the English Enhancement Programme before enrolling in the degree programme.
• International applicants: Must have one of the following:
  - IELTS Band 5.0
  - MUET Band 3
  - TOEFL 40 (iBT) / 7.5 (Essentials)
  - PTE 47
  - Cambridge English 154 / 100 (OET)
  - ELS CIEP Level 107 / equivalent.
• Exemptions: Not applicable for applicants with qualifications fully conducted in English or from countries where English is the official language, but a pass in English at SPM level / equivalent is still required.

      Year 1

• Anatomy and Physiology I 解剖生理学 (一) 
• Anatomy and Physiology II 解剖生理学(二)
• Basics of TCM 中医基础理论 
• Chinese Materia Medical 中药学 
• Co-Curriculum​ 课外活动
• Introduction to Psychology 心理学简介
• MPU1*
• MPU1**
• TCM in Classical Chinese 医古文 
• TCM Diagnostics 中医诊断学 
• Traditional and Complementary Medicine 传统与辅助医学

      Year 2

• Acupuncture Meridians and Acupoints I 经络腧穴学（一）
• Basics of TCM "Tui-Na" (Massage) 推拿学基础 
• Biochemistry 生物化学
• Chinese Medical Prescriptions I 方剂学（一） 
• Chinese Medical Prescriptions II 方剂学（二） 
• Communicable Diseases 传染病学 
• Emperor’s Canon of Internal Medicine 内经 
• Exercise Regime of TCM "Tui-Na" 推拿练功学 
• General Pathology I 病理学(一) 
• General Pathology II 病理学(二) 
• National Language / Other Language​
• Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues in Malaysian Medical Practice 马来西亚医疗执业中专业，伦理与法律课题
• Selected Literature in TCM 各家学说 

      Year 3

• Acupuncture Meridians and Acupounts II 经络腧穴学（二） 
• Acupuncture-Moxibustion Techniques 刺法灸法学 
• Geriatrics of TCM 中医老年病学 
• Internal Medicine of TCM I 中医内科学（一）
• Internal Medicine of TCM II 中医内科学（二）
• Managing Research Process and Statistical Analysis 研究和统计分析 
• Orthopaedics, Traumatology of TCM 中医骨伤科学 
• Pharmacology 药理学 
• Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategies​ 孙子兵法与商业策略 
• Technique of TCM "Tui-Na" 推拿手法学
• Therapeutics of TCM "Tui-Na" 推拿治疗学 
• Treatise on Exogenous Febrile Disease 伤寒论 
• Western Emergency Medicine 西医紧急学
• Western Medicine Diagnostics 西医诊断学

     Year 4

• Elective (To choose either one)​

  Ophthalmology (Eye) Of TCM 中医耳鼻喉科学/Otorhinolaryngology (Ent) of TCM 中医眼科学

• External Medicine of TCM 中医外科学 

• Gynaecology of TCM 中医妇科学 
• Paediatrics of TCM 中医儿科学 
• Research Project
• Seasonal Febrile Diseases 温病学 
• Synopsis of the Golden Chest 金匮要略 
• Therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 针灸治疗学
• Western Internal Medicine 西医内科学
• Western Medicine General and Orthopaedic Surgery 西医外科学
• Western Medicine Obstetrics and Gynaecology 西医妇科学 
• Western Medicine Paediatrics 西医儿科学

      Year 5 

• Clinical Posting 临床实习

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 交际马来语（二） - For International Students
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) 伊斯兰与亚洲文明 - For Local Students

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

• Hubungan Etnik 种族关系 - For Local Students
• Malaysian Studies 3 马来西亚研究 - For International Students

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Community Project
• Language, Culture and Social Study Abroad
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
• Team Work and Collaborative Project

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
• Introduction to Japanese
• Introduction to Korean
• Introduction to Tamil Language
• Introduction to Thai Language