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The curriculum of this programme is designed to equip students with strong scientific and clinical background and solid practical training in Chinese medicine and a basic understanding of Western medicine and biomedical sciences to meet the demand as a modern Chinese medicine practitioner. |
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Clinical practice and internship are emphasised in this curriculum. Students will spend the summer break after their third year in a Chinese Medicine outpatient clinic/hospital for clerkship training. In the fifth year, students will spend another 10 months in Chinese medicine teaching hospitals in Mainland China or HK. |
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To give students hands-on experience in a chosen research topic, students are required to undertake an honours project, which includes designing and performing a study, and analysing data. Research activities challenge students to think logically and critically, enhance their abilities to observe and apply what they have learned, and at the same time to explore related areas of interest. |
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Graduates are expected to meet the stringent requirements of the Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination qualifications. |
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| Duration: 5 years |
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| Career Opportunities |
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| The major career prospect for our graduates is to become Chinese medicine practitioners. Some graduates may go into postgraduate studies or pursue careers in research. Another small proportion of graduates may seek a career in educational, administration, regulatory sectors or trading in Chinese medicine. |
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