Overview
The Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours) at IMU is a comprehensive 5-year full-time undergraduate programme, distinguished as Malaysia’s first Chinese Medicine degree taught entirely in English. It integrates traditional Chinese medical philosophies with modern Western medical sciences, providing students with a holistic understanding of health and disease. The curriculum encompasses disciplines such as herbal therapy, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tuina, bone and spine manipulations, dietary therapy, and exercise therapy. Students gain early clinical exposure from the second year, culminating in extensive clinical attachments in the final year. Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths, including roles as general practitioners in Chinese Medicine, specialists, researchers, or educators, both locally and internationally.
Subjects
Year 1
Core Modules
- Chinese Medicine Theory
- Limb & Trunk Anatomy
- Scientific Thinking & Introduction to Traditional & Complementary Medicine
- MPU 2 Academic Communication / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
- Selective: Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture & Basic Mandarin
- Selective: Medical Classical Chinese
- Human Physiology & Biochemistry 1
- Cell Biology & Genetics
- Head and Viscera Anatomy
- Chinese Medicine History & School of Thought
- Chinese Medicine Diagnosis
Year 2
Core Modules
- Human Physiology & Biochemistry 2
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Pathology
- Chinese Materia Medica 1
- Acupuncture & Moxibustion 1
- Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine 1
- Clinical Skills 1
- MPU – U1: Philosophy & Current Issues
- MPU3 Integrity & Anti-Corruption
Year 3
Core Modules
- Chinese Materia Medica 2
- Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2
- Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine 2
- Chinese Medicine Paediatrics
- Chinese Medicine Gynaecology
- Chinese Medicine Dermatology
- Chinese Medicine Traumatology
- Clinical Skills 2
Year 4
Core Modules
- Research Methodology
- Chinese Medicine ENT & Ophthalmology
- Chinese Medicine External Medicine
- Chinese Medicine Herbal Formulae
- Clinical Skills 3
- Research Project 1
Year 5
Core Modules
- Clinical Internship
- Research Project 2
- Professionalism & Ethics
- Practice Management
Requirements
| Qualification | Requirements |
|---|---|
| A-Levels | DD. Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level. |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | 24 points. Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level. |
| Australian Matriculation | 65% aggregate or ATAR 70. Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level. |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 65% aggregate in 6 subjects. Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level. |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | CGPA 2.50. Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level. |
| Foundation in Science / Foundation in Arts / Foundation in Engineering / Foundation in Bio-Sciences | CGPA 2.50. Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level. |
| Diploma in Science / Diploma in Arts / Diploma in Nursing | CGPA 2.50. Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level. |
| Degree in Science / Degree in Arts | CGPA 2.50. Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level. |
| English Language | – IELTS: Band score of 5.5. – TOEFL: Score of 550 (PBT) / 213 (CBT) / 80 (iBT). – Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) â Grade C. – Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) â Grade C. – Pearson Test of English (PTE) â Overall score of 42. |
Tuition Fee For International Students
| Details | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Total | USD 36,180 |