Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chinese Medicine

IMU University

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

5 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM150,000

Course Highlights

  • Begin your exhilarating journey into the world of traditional healing in the first Chinese Medicine programme in Malaysia to be taught entirely in English
  • Be prepared to take on the evolving landscape of healthcare and gain international exposure with esteemed partnering institutions in China and Taiwan
  • The western science and medicine subjects in Chinese Medicine are delivered by experienced western medicine practitioners
  • Malaysia's pioneer in private medical and health sciences education

Entry Requirements

  • A Level: DD AND
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • STPM: cGPA 2.50 AND
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • Australian Matriculation: 65% aggregate or ATAR 70 AND 
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • NCEA Level 3: 65% aggregate AND 
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • Canadian Grade 12/13: 65% aggregate in 6 subjects AND 
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • UEC: B5 in 3 subjects and B6 in 2 subjects AND
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • Australian University Foundation Programmes: 70% aggregate or ATAR 70 AND
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • Indian Pre-University: 65% aggregate AND 
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • Ministry of Education Matriculation #: cGPA 2.50 AND 
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): 27 points AND
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP): cGPA 2.50 AND
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • Foundation Studies #: IMU Foundation in Science / equivalent cGPA 2.50 AND
    • Credit in Mathematics and two Science subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at PreUniversity level)
  • Degree:
    • BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00
  • Diploma:
    • Diploma in Science, Diploma in Microbiology; Diploma in Traditional and Complimentary Medicine: cGPA 2.50
    • Diploma in Traditional and Complimentary Medicine with 2 years working experience in the related field: cGPA 2.00

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

Notes: 

Foundation in Science

    • Foundation in Science qualifications from other higher education institutions will be considered on a case by case basis for admission into the local IMU programmes.
    • Students with IMU Foundation in Science can apply into IMU programmes and programmes with selected credit transfer options, upon meeting the entry requirement eligibility. **

For admissions into the IMU Foundation in Science programme, students will need:

  • Pass SPM / O-Levels with minimum 5 credits in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects and 2 other subjects.
  • Specific SPM / O-Levels requirements may be needed for admissions into IMU programmes.
  • MUET: Band score of 3; OR (For Malaysian students)
  • IELTS: Overall band score of 5.5; OR
  • TOEFL iBT*: Overall score of 46; OR
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)*: Overall score of 162; OR
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)*: Overall score of 162; OR
  • Cambridge Linguaskill*: Overall score of 160; OR
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)*: Overall score of 51; OR
  • Credit Transfer:
    • For China’s HSK - Students who are transferring to China universities are required to have HSK 4 upon Enrolment and HSK 5 prior to graduation. (UEC students with a pass in Chinese Language are exempted from HSK)

Notes: 

  • The following categories of students(*) are exempted from the English requirements:
    • Students who graduated from other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English Language for example:
      • Advanced Levels
      • Australian Matriculation
      • Australian University Foundation Year
      • Canadian Matriculation
      • International Baccalaureate
      • Foundation in Science
      • Other Pre-University
      • Programmes from Local Higher Education Institutions
  • *Only applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia.
  • **Applicable to IMU local degree only.

Course Structure

MPU Short Semester:

  • MPU - U1: Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, or Malay Language Communication 2
  • MPU - U1: Philosophy and Current Issues
  • MPU3 Integrity & Anti-Corruption

Semester 1:

  • Chinese Medicine Theory
  • Scientific Thinking and Introduction to Traditional and Complementary Medicine
  • Limb & Trunk Anatomy
  • Selective: Medical Classical Chinese
  • Selective: Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture and Basic Mandarin
  • MPU2 Academic Communication /Bahasa Kebangsaan A

Semester 2:

  • Human Physiology and Biochemistry 1
  • Head and Viscera Anatomy
  • Cell Biology and Genetics
  • Chinese Medicine Diagnosis
  • Chinese Medicine History and School of Thought

Semester 3:

  • Human Physiology and Biochemistry 2
  • Chinese Materia Medica and Herbal Formulae 1
  • Acupuncture and Tuina 1
  • Selected Readings of Internal Classic

Semester 4:

  • Chinese Materia Medica and Herbal Formulae 2
  • Psychology for Healthcare Professionals
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Pathology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Chinese Medicine Practicum 1

Semester 5:

  • Chinese Internal Medicine 1
  • Acupuncture and Tuina 2
  • CSD: Diagnosis
  • Basic Radiology
  • MPU4 Social Responsibility

Semester 6:

  • CM Electives
  • Chinese Internal Medicine 2
  • Shang Han Lun
  • Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine
  • Chinese Medicine Practicum 2

Semester 7:

  • CM Gynaecology
  • CM Paediatrics
  • Golden Chamber
  • Management and Entrepreneurship
  • Research Methodology and Biostatistics

Semester 8:

  • CM Electives
  • Research Project 1
  • Chinese Dermatology and External Medicine
  • Wen Bing
  • Medical Law, Regulations & Ethics
  • First Aid and Emergency Conditions
  • Chinese Medicine Practicum 3

Semester 9:

  • Supervised Clinical Practice 1
  • Research Project 2

Semester 10:

  • Supervised Clinical Practice 2

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM150

RM0

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM150,000

Other miscellaneous fees

RM2,550

Discounts & scholarships

-RM950

  • Exclusive
  • Waiver

Total payable amount

RM151,600

You save RM1,100 when you apply with EduAdvisor!

Other savings

Up to RM2,000

  • Discount

Scholarships

IMU University

Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur

IMU-Merit Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

IMU University

Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur

IMU-Need Scholarship

Amount

100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

IMU University

Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur

Family Loyalty Reward

Amount

RM2,000 discount

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research

IMU University

Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur

Aspire Scholarship

Amount

50% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Login

Email
Password