Candidates must demonstrate they meet NZ University Entrance requirements through completion of an equivalent international secondary school qualification or by demonstrating previous tertiary study.
Candidates must also: Be aged 18 years or older
International students (currently residing outside of New Zealand– OFF SHORE) will be asked to complete a pre enrolment form prior to commencing the programme.
The result of all enrolment applications will be presented in writing. The registration fee will be refunded in full to all declined applicants.
Candidates must demonstrate they meet NZ University Entrance requirements through completion of an equivalent international secondary school qualification or by demonstrating previous tertiary study. Candidates must also:
Applicants who are over 20 years of age and who do not meet all the entry requirements should contact NZCCM to explore their options. Subject to the NZCCM Academic Board’s statutory powers to decline enrolment, a person may enrol for the first year of the Bachelor of Health Science programme if the Programme Management Committee is of the opinion that the applicant could undertake the programme with reasonable prospects of success and the applicant meets the English level entry requirement.
Applicants who believe they already have the experience or knowledge to achieve the learning outcomes of a course or courses may seek Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) by completing the application form and paying the $100.00 application fee.
If the application is successful this may reduce the number of courses necessary to gain the qualification. APL may be awarded up to a maximum of 33% of the total programme credits.
There is no APL available for Level 7 courses.
Any applicant who is refused permission to enrol or who objects to any condition of enrolment imposed can, within 10 working days of being notified of the decision, appeal in writing to the Chief Executive Officer.
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.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with either a major in Herbal Medicine or Acupuncture with at least 360 credits or equivalent.
Equivalent means a Level 7 Diploma in Acupuncture or Chinese Medicine with at least 360 credits, plus a minimum of five years of recent, continuous, relevant working experience, from institutions either in Aotearoa New Zealand or abroad.
An applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language competency equivalent to New Zealand University Entrance requirements, and at a level sufficient to enable success in their studies.
English language competency must be demonstrated by achieving a minimum of 6.0 overall with no band score lower than 5.5 on the IELTS academic test.
Test results must be current, obtained from one sitting, and taken within two years of the application date. Equivalent scores from other NZQA-recognised international tests will also be accepted.
The minimum age to enter this programme is 20 years.
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 to the Master of Chinese Medicine (MCM) programme must hold a bachelor’s degree with either a major in Herbal Medicine or Acupuncture with at least 360 credits or equivalent (equivalent means a level 7 Diploma in Acupuncture or Chinese Medicine with at least 360 credits with a minimum recent continuous five years of relevant working experience) from institutions either in Aotearoa New Zealand or abroad.
To meet the Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand (CMCNZ)’s standards for registration as a Chinese Herbal Medicine practitioner upon graduation, students holding different bachelor’s or Diploma (level 7) qualifications need to enrol in specific study pathways to fulfil the 180 credits requirement for the MCM programme.
Domestic students, who hold a bachelor’s degree or a level 7 Diploma with a major in Chinese Medicine (Herbal medicine & Acupuncture) and may be eligible to register with CMCNZ as acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine practitioners, enrol in the standard pathway to complete 180 credits, including two compulsory courses, MCM801 & MCM808.
Domestic students, who hold a bachelor’s degree or Diploma (Level 7) with a major in Acupuncture, have never studied individual herbs and herbal formulas and may be eligible to register with CMCNZ as acupuncturists, must enrol in MCM807, MCM804, MCM812, MCM902, MCM801 and MCM808 plus additional elective courses to complete a total of 180 credits to fulfil the programme requirement.
Domestic students, who hold a bachelor’s degree or Diploma (Level 7) with a major in Acupuncture, have studied individual herbs and herbal formulas and may be eligible to register with CMCNZ as acupuncturists, must enrol in MCM804, MCM812, MCM902, MCM801 and MCM808 plus additional elective courses to complete a total of 180 credits to fulfil the programme requirement.
International students, who hold a bachelor’s degree with a major in Acupuncture, have never studied individual herbs and herbal formulas and may be eligible to register with CMCNZ as acupuncturists, must enrol in MCM807, MCM804, MCM812, MCM902, MCM801 and MCM808 plus additional elective courses to complete a total of 180 credits to fulfil the programme requirement.
International students, who hold a bachelor’s degree with a major in Acupuncture, have studied individual herbs and herbal formulas and may be eligible to register with CMCNZ as acupuncturists, must enrol in MCM804, MCM812, MCM902, MCM801 and MCM808 plus additional elective courses to complete a total of 180 credits to fulfil the programme requirement.
International students, who hold a bachelor’s degree with a major in Chinese Medicine and may be eligible to register with CMCNZ as acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine practitioners, must enrol in MCM812, MCM902, MCM801 and MCM808 plus additional elective courses to complete a total of 180 credits to fulfil the programme requirement.
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 demons
Applicants must hold the New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level5) with NZQA Ref #2740 or can demonstrate international/national equivalent qualification that has been endorsed by professional membership or currency of status through annual practicing certificates.
Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age, have passed at least 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 in one year or equivalent preferably including Biology, and have no communicable diseases, physical or psychological impairments which may adversely affect their ability to undertake the programme of study or work with people in a clinical setting.
Applicants must be able to communicate in English. Internationals students or residents whose first language is neither English nor Maori must have a minimum overall IELTS score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5 or equivalent evidence of English language proficiency.
All applicants must undergo an interview to confirm their suitability for the programme.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (eg maturity , life experience, other study ) and are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve, and provide evidence of prior learning and experience will be considered.
Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age, have passed at least 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 in one year or equivalent, preferably including Biology, and have no communicable diseases, physical or psychological impairments which may adversely affect their ability to undertake the programme of study or work with people in a clinical setting.
Applicants must be able to communicate competently in English. International students or residents whose first language is neither English nor Māori must have a minimum overall IELTS score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent evidence of English language proficiency. All applicants must undergo an interview to confirm their suitability for the programme.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (e.g. maturity, life experience, work experience, other study); or are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve; or provide evidence of relevant prior learning and experience.
There are no mandatory prerequisites to meet regulatory body or legislative requirements for this qualification, however students must be 18 years of age or over at the time of enrolment.
It is desired that learners have an achievement in English equivalent to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3), or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
All learners must sit an entry test prior to enrolment to ensure that the programme of study chosen is appropriate and that they will have a reasonable chance of success.
There are no mandatory prerequisites to meet regulatory body, or legislative requirements for this qualification, however students must be 18 years of age or over at the time of enrolment.
It is desired that learners have an achievement in English equivalent to New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3), or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
All learners must sit an entry test prior to enrolment to ensure that the programme of study chosen is appropriate and that they will have a reasonable chance of success
| STEP | DESCRIPTION |
| Step 1 |
Application Please read all the information provided in this section of the Prospectus. Then fill in the Enrolment Form and compile all the required attachment documents. |
| Step 2 |
Enrolment Fee and Interview Send us or bring in your completed pre-enrolment form as soon as you can together with the required documents to avoid missing out on your place of study. NZCCM will view the information you provide in your pre-enrolment form and confirm your suitability through your agent. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview via Skype. |
| Step 3 |
Conditional Offer of Place After your pre-enrolment form is assessed and/or interview, we will send you and enrolment form to complete if you are successful. Once we have received your completed enrolment form and required documents, we complete the selection process we write to successful applicants with a conditional offer of place and an invoice which means you can apply for a student visa. Once the student visa is agreed in principle we will send you an offer of place letter and a confirmed invoice which includes medical and travel insurance, unless evidence of appropriate medical and travel insurance is provided with the Enrolment Form. |
| Step 4 |
Enrolment Completed Your enrolment will be completed once you pay the invoice included with the letter , obtain your student visa and show us your passport with the approved student visa. |
| Step 5 |
Documentation Completed Public Trust documentation must be signed and initialled before any tuition fee is paid to NZCCM. This must be completed within five working days of starting the course – i.e. during the first week. Students who do not complete the fee payment documentation will be suspended from class, unless they have written exemption from NZCCM. |
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