New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine

NZCCM has been accredited by the NZQA to offer a Bachelor of Health Science Degree (with majors in Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine).

The Bachelor of Health Science with a dual major in Chinese Medicine, which includes Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, follows a four year pathway and comprises a minimum of 480 credits (one credit is equivalent to 10 hours) spread between Levels 5, 6 and 7 of the National Qualifications Framework. The programme consists of 31 compulsory courses which includes 120 credits of both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine clinical practicum and one 12.5 credit elective course and is normally studied on a full-time basis. One additional 20 credit elective course is available for students wishing to gain some skill in Chinese Medicinal Literacy.

This degree course is designed for students who wish to become practitioners of Chinese Medicine, using both Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. The aim of the course is to explore the theoretical and practical knowledge of Chinese Medicine, and to prepare graduates to practice Chinese medicine (acupuncture, herbal medicine and tuina) in contemporary and western contexts, as part of the network of primary healthcare providers, selecting appropriate treatments according to the needs and preferences of patients.

First Semester

Code	Credits	Course
TCM501	15	Basic Theories of Chinese Medicine
ACU501	20	Acupuncture Channel and Point Location
PPR501	10	Chinese Medicine in New Zealand – Systems, Cultures & Communication
WMS501	15	Human Bioscience

Second Semester

Code	Credits	Course
TCM502	20	Chinese Medicine Diagnosis
ACU502	15	Channels, Points and Techniques
WMS502	15	Human Anatomy & Physiology
TCM504	10	TCM Classic Works 1: Huang Di Nei Jing

Year 2 (120 Credits):

First Semester

Code	Credits	Course
TCM601	15	Chinese Medicine Diagnosis, Observation and Practice
CMH501	20	Individual Chinese Herbs
WMS601	15	Pathophysiology A

Second Semester

Code	Credits	Course
PPR602	10	Business Development
CMH601	20	Chinese Herbal Formula
ACU601	10	Acupuncture Technique Practice
CMHP601	10	Herbal Dispensary Practicum
WMS602	10	Pathophysiology B

Year 3 (120 Credits):

First Semester

Code              Credits         Course
CMT701            15             Trauma (Shang Ke) in Chinese Medicine
CMP701            20            Chinese Medicine Practicum 1
WMS603           15            Western Medicine Diagnosis and Tests
PPR701            10            Chinese Medicine Research

Second Semester

Code              Credits         Course
CMT702            15             Internal Medicine (Nei Ke) in Chinese Medicine: A
CMT703            15             Internal Medicine (Nei Ke) in Chinese Medicine: B
CMP702            20            Chinese Medicine Practicum 2
WMS604           10            Western Pharmacology in CM Practice

Year 4 (120 Credits):

First Semester

Code             Credits          Course
CMT704           12.5           Gynaecology (Fu Ke) in Chinese Medicine
CMP703           35             Chinese Medicine Practicum 3

Students must select one of the Specialties in Chinese Medicine Elective Courses below:
CMT705* 12.5 Paediatrics, Dermatology, Five Senses, and External Disorders

                                        in Chinese Medicine
CMT706*          12.5           Zi Wu Liu Zu Theory and Chinese Medicine Clinical Application
CMT707*          12.5           Wu Xing Theory and Chinese Medicine Clinical Application

Second Semester

Code              Credits         Course
TCM701            10              TCM Classic Works 2: Shang Han Lun
TCM702            15              TCM Classic Works 3: Wen Bing Xue & Jin Gui Yao Lue
CMP704            35              Chinese Medicine Practicum 4

Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture), BHSc(ACU):

Level 7, 360 credits
Full-time for 3 years
Part time within 6 consecutive academic years

The Bachelor of Health Science with a major in Acupuncture follows a three-year pathway and comprises a minimum of 360 credits spread between Levels 5, 6 and 7 of the National Qualifications Framework. The programme consists of 26 compulsory courses which includes 75 credits of Acupuncture clinical practicum and one 10 credit elective course and is normally studied on a full-time basis. One additional 20 credit elective course is available for students wishing to gain some skill in Chinese Medicinal Literacy.

This degree course is designed for students who wish to become practitioners of traditional Acupuncture. The aim of the course is to explore the theoretical and practical knowledge of Acupuncture and to prepare graduates to practice traditional Chinese acupuncture and Tuina in contemporary and Western contexts, as part of the network of primary healthcare providers, selecting appropriate treatments according to the needs and preferences of patients.

The Bachelor of Health Science with a major in Chinese Herbal Medicine follows a three-year pathway and comprises a minimum of 380 credits spread between Levels 5, 6 and 7 of the National Qualifications Framework. The programme consists of 28 compulsory courses which includes 50 credits of Chinese Herbal Medicine clinical practicum and one 10 credit elective course and is normally studied on a full-time basis. One additional 20 credit elective course is available for students wishing to gain some skill in Chinese Medicinal Literacy.

This three-year full time degree course is designed for students who wish to become practitioners of Chinese Herbal Medicine. The aim of the course is to explore the theoretical and practical knowledge of Chinese Herbal Medicine and to prepare graduates to practice traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine in contemporary and western contexts, as part of the network of primary healthcare providers, selecting appropriate treatments according to the needs and preferences of patients.

Special Note for Clinic Practice:
Student clinicians will practise at the College’s clinics under supervision and will be required to develop clinic management and marketing skills as part of the Business Development course requirements. Marketing and obtaining their individual patients assists with reinforcing and consolidating the new knowledge gained.

Senior student clinicians also have an opportunity to participate in local community acupuncture sessions - i.e. monthly Wellness Days and Maori/Pacifica healing huis.

Students may enrol in a one year, full-time study course to achieve a local Diploma in Acupuncture. This course and content is equivalent to the first year of the bachelor degree. Graduates of this qualification may then enrol in the second year of the BHSc programme if they achieve an average B pass.