Orig_POST GRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS

The aim of this programme is to produce graduates with knowledge and advanced practical experience that enables them to practice in Chinese Medicine. Students will select courses in the area of Chinese herbal medicine or acupuncture in consultation with NZCCM. The content, assessment and practice components of courses will be aligned with the student’s chosen practice area (Chinese herbal medicine or acupuncture).

Graduates of this programme will be able to:

1. Develop critical thinking in advanced knowledge in Chinese Medicine
2. Apply theories of Chinese Medicine in modern / contemporary society context
3. Contribute to the theories of classical and contemporary Chinese Medicine, utilising empirical evidence in advanced Chinese Medicine practice.
4. Apply medico-legal and ethical requirements in advanced practice and research.
5. Engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem-solving in specialist Chinese Medicine field/scope practice.
6. Work independently and safely to apply specialist Chinese Medicine knowledge in new or unfamiliar health contexts / situations
7. Demonstrate leadership through inter-professional relationships in practice.
8. Provide advanced academic information literacy in critical enquiry in research.