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Master of Chinese Medicine

Western Sydney University

  • Campbelltown, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A five-year English-taught Chinese medicine degree with an optional second qualification in China.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years for master's by coursework or extended, 3 years for master's by research (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; age limit raised to under 50 for master's by research; Indian nationals 3 years under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO up to 5 years). A coursework master's shorter than 92 CRICOS weeks (e.g. 1 or 1.5 years) qualifies only when combined with other eligible Australian CRICOS study: check per programme.): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Integrate biomedical and clinical knowledge. Apply evidence-informed clinical reasoning. Communicate safely and professionally with patients and healthcare teams. Demonstrate ethical practice. Use reflective learning to support continuing professional development.

Career outcomes

  • Medical Doctor
  • Clinical Practitioner
  • Medical Officer
  • Healthcare Researcher
  • Medical Educator

Curriculum

  • Five years in ten semesters. Early study of Chinese medicine theory
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Diagnosis and materia medica
  • Then acupuncture and tuina
  • Internal medicine
  • Gynaecology
  • Paediatrics
  • Dermatology
  • Research methods and law. The final year is 40 weeks of supervised clinical practice.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree (AEI-NOOSR)
  • Some programmes need a relevant degree
  • Work experience or professional registration (see the handbook).

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree (AEI-NOOSR), Some programmes need a relevant degree, Work experience or professional registration (see handbook)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each subtest)
  • TOEFL iBT 82 (Writing 21
  • PTE Academic Speaking 18
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Certified academic transcripts and qualifications
  • Passport identification page
  • English proficiency evidence if required
  • Additional program-specific documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check the entry and English requirements for your course. Apply free through the International Application System
  2. directly or via an agent. Receive your Offer of Admission (provisional
  3. packaged pathway or conditional) and read the International Fee and Refund Agreement and OSHC information. Pay fees and receive your eCoE. Apply for the student visa with proof of funds and arrange OSHC. Attend orientation and study full time.

Other costs

Tuition per year$36,515 AUD
Application fee$0 AUD
Deposit$66,225 AUD

Program details

CampusCampbelltown
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health
DepartmentSchool of Health Science
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stay2 years for master's by coursework or extended, 3 years for master's by research (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; age limit raised to under 50 for master's by research; Indian nationals 3 years under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO up to 5 years). A coursework master's shorter than 92 CRICOS weeks (e.g. 1 or 1.5 years) qualifies only when combined with other eligible Australian CRICOS study: check per programme.
Scholarship noteFor 2027, eligible new international postgraduate coursework applicants may be considered for academic-merit scholarships worth 5000 AUD, 10000 AUD or up to 50% of tuition. No separate scholarship application is generally required.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

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  • Program starts

    July 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.