Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(N/0917/7/0001) (03/27) (MQA/PA 15292)
Programme Overview
The Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Lincoln University College is a postgraduate degree created for Chinese medicine practitioners who want to improve their expertise and integrate better into the health-care system, as well as graduates with a Chinese Medicine specialisation who want to pursue research. Students will learn the fundamental idea of Chinese medicine, become familiar with acupuncture knowledge and practises, and safely handle common suitable ailments using acupuncture in this course. The curriculum is aimed to cover the fundamentals of Chinese medicine in general, as well as acupuncture.
For successful completion of Masters degree each candidate should publish minimum of two research articles in Scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln University College affiliation.
Subject Highlights
| Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | MTCM 703 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 2. | MTCM 704 | Computer Application | 3 |
| 3. | MTCM 705 | Dissertation | NA |
| Research topics on any one of the following specialties | |||
| a. | Traditional Chinese Medicine | ||
| b. | Ayurvedic Medicine | ||
| c. | Homeopathy | ||
Entry Requirements
i. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in the field or related fields with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate; or
ii. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
iii. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five years of working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
iv. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Lincoln University College and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).
For international students, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent is needed. If a student does not meet this requirement, Lincoln University College must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme. This is normally conducted through an assessment process.
Career Opportunities
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners who are properly trained, completely qualified, and fully insured are still in high demand. A career in Traditional Chinese Medicine can be very rewarding. This degree equips them for several careers such as:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
- Complementary medicine research analyst
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) teacher
- Clinical research Assistant
- Complementary Medicine Associate
Program Aim
The program of Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine will produce professionals who can:
- Incorporate in-depth relevant research skills, various disorders, and diseases with comprehensive extensive knowledge in respective fields.
- Practice health-related research issues in the community through research and integrative collaboration and able to present interpersonal skills.
- Adopt the digital and numeracy skills in research-based evidence practice for scientific solution to complex problems in the respective field.
- Effectively utilize leadership, autonomy, and responsive skills to personally initiate entrepreneurial research ventures.
- Empower integrity through professional commitment and ethics on patient safety and evidence-based research management in respective fields.