Bachelor Of Health Science

Description

Excellent academic ability and language environment

The aim of this programme is to prepare people who hold a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture or Herbal Medicine or both) or equivalent to extend the scope of their practice in the field of Chinese Medicine (Tuina Massage) and to enable them to work independently, safely, ethically and competently within the Aotearoa New Zealand healthcare environment by integrating both Chinese Medicine diagnostic and treatment skills, especially Tuina Massage with Western Medicine diagnostic skills for the clinical management of various disorders.

• Bachelor Of Health Science Major In Chinese Medicine – Level 7

• Bachelor Of Health Science Major In Acupuncture – Level 7

Programme Structure

Why Study Here?

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.