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Mixed mode, with a combination of online, blended, live-streamed and on campus subjects. Online – fully digital structured learning, supported by our expert academics. Asynchronous (not live) delivery; can study this subject at any time during the week within specified delivery periods. On campus – attend live classes on one of our 6 campuses at specific timetabled times throughout the week. Supported by online study materials. Livestream – attend live classes virtually at specific timetabled times throughout the week. Supported by online study materials. Blended – a mixture of online content delivery with an on campus intensive (typically 3 – 5 days) at the end of the trimester.
Full-time / Part-time available · From 6 hours per week (part-time)
Monday 4 May 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Transport House, 230 Brunswick Street, Ground level, Level 1 and 2, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Chinese Medicine Board of Australia / AHPRA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Chinese Medicine Board of Australia
Course Content
Introduction to Human Biology
This subject introduces students to human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biochemistry starting with the cell, through the various levels of structural organisation of systems to the organism, as a whole. The integration of basic chemistry, cellular biochemistry, and metabolism into the cell function is discussed. Further, students are introduced to the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, cardiac, respiratory, renal, reproductive, and integumentary systems.
Chinese Medicine Foundations
This subject introduces students to the foundational theories, history, development, and terminology of Chinese medicine. Students develop an understanding of foundational Chinese medical theories, including yin yang, five elements (wu xing), the internal organs (zang xiang), the vital substances (qi, xue, jin-ye, jing, shen,), and the Chinese view of health enhancement (yang sheng).
Chinese Manual Therapies 1
This subject introduces students to the foundational knowledge and skills of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remedial massage (tui na) techniques. Historical development, foundational theories, and terminologies of the channels (jing luo), channel sinews (jing jin), the luo and divergent channel systems, cutaneous regions (pi bu), and acupuncture points (shu xue) are introduced.
Developing Cultural Competence in Healthcare
This subject will develop students' knowledge of counselling skills and cultural competence relevant to complementary medicine health care. Students will explore the concepts of 'cultural competence and safety' and a holistic person-centered approach as essential for working with individuals in a complementary medicine, community-based setting, and within a broader healthcare system.
Systems Physiology
This subject is designed to build on the knowledge gained in Introduction to Human Biology (BIOA111) by providing the student with the principles of physiology that underpin natural medicine. Students will explore physiology of the human skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, cardiac, respiratory, renal, and reproductive systems.
Chinese Medicine Consultation and Diagnosis
This subject introduces students to consultations and pathophysiology in Chinese medicine and develops students' skill in clinical reasoning utilising disease differentiation (bian bing), pattern differentiation (bian zheng), and Chinese medicine diagnostic methods.
Point Prescriptions and Locations
This subject develops students' skill in accurately locating the acupuncture points of the fourteen channels and principal non-channel points and introduces the theories of point prescriptions.
Chinese Manual Therapies 2
This subject comprises in-class lectures and activities, with digital support and clinical placement within the Endeavour clinical practice facilities. Students develop novice skills in musculoskeletal assessment, channel based diagnostic frameworks, biomedical investigative reports, and the management of simple acute musculoskeletal conditions.
Clinical Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
This subject introduces the study of pathology and disease states, and their pharmacological treatment in conventional medicine. The pathological processes of inflammation, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency are covered, as well as disease states of the musculoskeletal/neuromuscular system and gastrointestinal system.
Chinese Dietetics and Herbal Formulas
Students in this subject study the history, development, terminology, and construction of Chinese materia medica. They use case-based learning to apply foundational Western nutritional principles, Chinese dietary prescribing, and patent herbal formulas commonly used in acupuncture practice.
Common Questions
Graduates of this degree are eligible to register with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) in three divisions: Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbal Dispenser and Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner.
The course is offered in mixed mode, with a combination of online, blended, live-streamed and on campus subjects. Online subjects are fully digital and asynchronous. On campus subjects involve attending live classes at one of 6 campuses. Livestream subjects involve attending live classes virtually, and blended subjects combine online content with an on campus intensive (typically 3–5 days) at the end of the trimester.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) is available across six campus locations: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, and Perth.
FEE-HELP is available for domestic students, and upfront payment is also an option.
Graduates will be skilled to pursue several career paths including acupuncture, Chinese herbalism, Chinese herbal dispensing, clinical practice, research, education, clinic management or content creation. Practitioners may practice independently as a sole trader or work in a multidisciplinary setting alongside medical doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, and naturopaths. Graduates may also be eligible to pursue a post-graduate degree in a variety of related areas.
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