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Graduates will have developed a set of knowledge and skills in clinical inquiry, critical appraisal and scholarship and the ability to initiate change to effect positive outcomes for patient groups/populations. Enabling them to undertake innovative, specialist roles in Chinese Medicine and provide leadership to other health professionals in the health care team.
The next Master’s Course will Start on 16 February 2026.
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).
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).
The purpose and aim of Master of Chinese Medicine is to provide communities in New Zealand with individuals who have attained advanced knowledge, practical skills and behavioural attributes in using advanced traditional Chinese Medicine practices and philosophies.
Graduates from this programme will have advanced academic, practice and research skills who have gained from an academic programme which is soundly based on Chinese Medicine theories and practice. For health professionals in Chinese Medicine, this will enable them to remain up to date with new technology and developments in the field and to advance their practice including research skills.
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
This programme is delivered, both part-time and full-time, consisting of compulsory courses and elective courses. The programme is open to both domestic and international students. Graduates of this programme will complete a coursework master degree programme. This programme leads to the Master of Chinese Medicine, Level 9, 180 credits. The programme can be completed between one-and-a-half full-time study or three years of part-time study.
Methods of delivery are likely to include, but are not limited to: * Activity-Based Learning * Flipped Classrooms * Academic Research and Best Practice * Blog – Scenario-Based Learning and Case Studies * Reflective journaling * Case based learning * Group tutorial * Blended and Self-Directed Learning * Block delivery (face-to-face) * Class lecturer
Students should note that while much of the programme will be delivered online or at a distance there will be two block courses weeks on campus in the first semester – these will be scheduled for week 1 and week 10 of the programme – attendance is compulsory. In addition, students will be required to join regular voice conferences with staff and other students.
International students who come from China will be required to attend face to face classes (intramural).
| Credit | Semester | Describe |
| 20 credits | Semester 1 or 2 | MCM.801 Evidence based practice in (Level 8; 20 Credits) |
| 15 credits | Semester 1 or 2 | MCM.808 Research methods, design (Level 8; 15 Credits) |
| Credit | Semester | Describe |
| Students choose A minimum of 55 Credits in courses as guided by NZCCM based on student’s experience | Semester 1 or 2 |
MCM.802 Chinese Medicine for preventive health care (Level 8; 20 Credits) Courses offered in each semester are subject to sufficient enrolment numbers. Contact NZCCM to see which courses are offered in your preferred enrolment pathway. |
| Elective (One 30 Credit Course) as guided by NZCCM based on student’s experience | Semester 1 or 2 | MCM.811 Advanced diagnostic and treatment skills in Chinese Medicine (Level 8; 30 Credits) MCM.812 Clinical practice in Chinese Medicine, (Level 8; 30 Credits) |
| Elective (One 60 Credit Course) as guided by NZCCM based on student’s experience | Semester 3 (after successful completion of semester 1 and 2) | MCM.901 Managing long-term conditions with Chinese Medicine, level 9 (60 credits) MCM.902 Advanced Clinical Practice in Chinese Medicine, level 9 (60 credits) |
The electives in MCM.901 and MCM.902 offer the opportunity for students to complete a 350-hour clinical internship in either the approved off-shore partner hospital in China or a local NZCCM Clinic-Based internship.
* There are additional costs associated with the off-shore clinical placement to cover travel and accommodation and any other associated travel costs such as travel and medical insurance, MIQ costs in both countries.
The minimum entry qualification for the Master of Chinese Medicine is a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture or equivalent (to a bachelor’s degree listed at level 7 on the NZQF).Admission as an individual to a master’s degree is based on the evaluation of documentary evidence (including the academic record) of the individual applicant’s ability to undertake postgraduate study in the specialist field of Chinese Medicine.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with either a major in Chinese Herbal Medicine or Acupuncture with at least 360 credits or equivalent (equivalent means a level 7 Diploma or in Acupuncture or Chinese Medicine with at least 360 credits and minimum recent continuous five years relevant working experience) from institutions either in New Zealand or abroad.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the appropriate motivation, attitudes and attributes required to successfully study in this programme. Applicants must be physically capable of completing the programme. Applicants must also be independently mobile and not require assistance from another person or device to undertake clinical practice experience.
* The minimum age to enter this programme is 20 years
* Applicants must supply names and contact details for two referees
* Applicants must declare any health issues or disability on a path towards confident, independent professional practice to allow NZCCM to consider whether appropriate support can be provided, and the likelihood of the applicant’s ability to meet professional requirements and practice independently on completion of the programme.
* Applicants must consent to the completion of a Police Vetting check.
* Applicants will be required to consent to a disclosure of criminal convictions and
safety checks required by the Children’s Act 2014.
* May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act).
Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. If a domestic student is not a native speaker of English, he/she must demonstrate his/her command of English is equivalent to the NZ university master’s degree entrance requirements and of a level of proficiency and capability relevant to the level of programme to enable them to be successful in their studies, or students must provide evidence of full-time study within a New Zealand school for a period of three (3) years and proof that they have completed a minimum of Level 5 qualification in NZQF. Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency. An average of 6.5 and a minimum of 6 in all bands of the IELTS academic test or equivalent is a requirement.
English Language Requirements for International Students
International students are required to meet the minimum English language requirements for this level programme as detailed by NZQA. This is Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6 in the IELTS academic test or an equivalent in an NZQA recognized international test.
Applicants will be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
Where face to face interviews are not possible remote applicants will be required to use technology such as videoconferencing.
During the interview the applicant will be assessed against the following aspects to determine their admission to the programme:
Final approvals are made by the Masters Management Committee and are subject to: verification of documents, capability to complete the programme and availability of programme places.
Domestic students – $15150 inclusive of GST per annum — Student Loan Available.
International Students – $32997 inclusive of GST per annum early payment discounts are available, if tuition fees are paid one month in advance of the start day.
Note: Tuition fees are subject to TEC approval.
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Domestic students not enrolled on a pathway enrolment pay the standard tuition fees. Enrolment in this programme is now open for the next start date which is 29 July 2024.
