Overview

Students of the Chinese Medicine programme at The University of Hong Kong are able to identify the distinctive features of different kinds of common and complicated illnesses in medical diagnosis and grasp the special characteristics of different herbal medicines, as well as the techniques of using different prescriptions of herbal medicines and acupuncture to enhance the therapeutic effect.

Distinctive Features of the programme

To allow students to attain interdisciplinary knowledge of different streams through attending common courses and some of the classes of designated core courses
To provide a high degree of flexibility which caters for students' different needs by offering two pathways, namely project-based and practice-based in the second year of studies
The interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge across different streams of Oncology, Gynaecology, and Acupuncture and Moxibustion facilitates the medical diagnosis of common and complicated illnesses, as well as enhancing the therapeutic effectiveness of herbal Chinese Medicines with the use of acupuncture and moxibustion
An effective integration of traditional Chinese Medicine with modern medicine, Chinese Medicine with Western Medicine philosophies, theoretical teaching with practical application, and Chinese herbal medicines with acupuncture and moxibustion

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Methodology in Chinese Medicine
Evidence-based Medicine
Classical Literature of Chinese Medicine
Seminars on Progress of Modern Research of Chinese Medicine
Core courses of chosen stream (Oncology/Gynaecology/Acupuncture and Moxibustion)
Clinical Attachment of chosen stream (Oncology/Gynaecology/Acupuncture and Moxibustion)

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

69 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Complementary & Alternative Medicine View 5 other Masters in Complementary & Alternative Medicine in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Comply with the General Regulations but with a waiver of Regulation G2
Comply with the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula but with a waiver of Regulation TPG2
Hold the degree of Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Bachelor of Chinese Medicine of this University or a qualification of equivalent standard from another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose;
Hold the degree of Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Bachelor of Chinese Medicine of this University or a qualification of equivalent standard from another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose;
Online application (only online application is accepted)
HK$300 (non-refundable)
Eligible candidates who are shortlisted would be invited to attend interview

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

73500 HKD / year

≈ 73500 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

73500 HKD / year

≈ 73500 HKD / year

Additional Details

1st year: HK$73,500# (two installments)
2nd year: HK$73,500# (two installments)

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Distinctive Features of the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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