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

RM145,000

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

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.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM150

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Tuition fees

RM145,000

Other miscellaneous fees

RM2,250

Discounts & scholarships

-RM950

  • Exclusive
  • Waiver

Total payable amount

RM146,300

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