Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) (Pan-English Lectures)


Introduction


 


Established in 1956, the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM) was one of the first four TCM colleges across China.The University is located within the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park and Shanghai Free Trade Zone. Today, the University alumni are living in over 100 countries or territories. Jointly supported by the Ministry of Education and Shanghai Municipal Government, the University is included in the construction projects for national “First-Class Discipline” and High-Level Universities in Shanghai. SHUTCM has over 700 experts and professors, 3 academicians, 2 National Medical Master, 1 prestigiousteacher of National Higher Education Institution, 76 mentors for the “National Workshop to Inherit Academic Experience of Senior Chinese Medical Doctors” and 64 municipal-celebrated TCM doctors. In 1999 and 2007, the University was twice awarded the “Excellence in Undergraduate Education” by the Ministry of Education.

There are 9 colleges, 5 departments and centers, 8 directly affiliated hospital with more than 10,000 beds, 21 subsidiary of collaborated research institutions, 18 research centers and 3 bases of Education Ministry in SHUTCM. The University owns 3 doctoral degrees of class-one disciplines, 24 doctoral degrees of class-two disciplines, 5 master degrees of class-one disciplines, 35 master degrees of class-two disciplines and 3 Post-doctoral Research Stations. In 2012 National Evaluation on Class-one disciplines, Materia Medica ranks first, Traditional Chinese Medicine ranks second, and Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine ranks third.

Tere are more than 7,000 full-time students, and more than 15% are degree students. The University is cooperating with several world-class universities, and has set up 10 international centers of traditional Chinese medicine. The first Confucius Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine is set up in the United States.


Academic Year & Curricula

This program is consisted of 5 academic years, 3 trimesters in each year.

Curriculum (280 Credits


Compulsory Courses

  • Normal Human Anatomy

  • TCM Basic Theory

  • Basic Chinese Language

  • Basics of Chemistry

  • Healthcare Physical Education

  • Biochemistry

  • Tuina Exercise

  • Meridians and Points

  • Overview of China

  • Microbiology

  • Guidance for Humanity Social Practice

  • Case Study

  • TCM Diagnostics

  • Chinese MateriaMedica

  • Physiology

  • Intermediate Chinese Language

  • Formulas of Chinese Herbal Medicine

  • Introduction to TCM Classics

  • Basics of Pathology

  • Acupuncture and Moxibustion Technique

  • Theory of TuinaManipulations

  • Pharmacology

  • Basics of Diagnostics

  • TCM Internal Medicine

  • Clinical Conversations in Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • Tuina Practice on Human Body

  • Radiology

  • Acupuncture and Moxibustion Technique

  • WM Internal Medicine

  • Anatomy ofAcupuncture Points

  • Medical Terminology

  • Selective Readings of Acupuncture Classics

  • History of Chinese Medicine

  • Practice of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques

  • Overview on TCM-Style Writing

  • Tuina Therapeutics

  • Acupuncture Therapeutics

  • TCM Traumatology

  • Medical Ethics

  • General Introduction to Rehabilitation

  • Neurology

  • TCM Emergencies

  • Clinical Psychology


Type of class

Independent class of minimum 10 students (Applicants might be asked to transfer to the other English taught major if recruits of this program are less than 10 by the end of April.)

Application Time

December 1st2018 – June 15th 2019

Opening of Program

September, 2019 (Please see the date on Admission Notice)

Admission prerequisites

  • High school graduation or above

  • Requirements for English language

    1. Studied courses taught in English language and transcripts required

    2. >90 of TOEFL or >6 of IELTS (non-native English speakers)

Tuition fees

  • 450 RMB per person for application

  • 42,000 RMB per year for tuition

  • Purchase fee for textbooks

  • Accommodation Fee

Live on campus: Please see Introduction of International Student’s Dormitory (Attachment 2). Notice of the accommodation arrangement will be sent out in middle July. (The accommodation fee may fluctuate).

Live off-campus: Students can live off-campus upon approval by the University and pay on your own.

Application Documents

  • High school diploma

  • Scan of the passport

  • Invoice of the application fee

  • ID Photo:

Rename: Passport Name English

Background Color: Blue or White

Pixel: ≥300 pixels/inch

Other Requirement: Bareheaded

Notice: The photo will be used for your student ID card. Please make sure the photo is exactly as above requirements.

Online applications are required. Above application documents must be uploaded onto the website http://apply.shutcm.edu.cn/


Scholarships

  • Chinese Government Scholarship

For details, see http://www.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/scholarshipen.aspx

Please contact us for pre-admission letters if you intend to apply for us.

  • Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship

Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for international students shall be delivered according to relevant documents including Regulations on Application of Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students. Applicants must also complete the online application on Study-in-Shanghai besides applying on the school website. Application fee only needs to be paid once. For more information, please see Attachment 3.

  • Program Scholarship

  • Grant for Living Cost” Student Assistance Fund (See attachment)

  • Aspiration Grant” Student Assistance Fund (See attachment)


Contact Us

  • Venue: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine International Education College, 2nd Floor, Admission Office

  • Address: Number 1200 Cai Lun Road, Pudong Area, Shanghai.

  • Telephone: (86 21) 51322255; Fax: (86 21) 51322285

  • Email:iec.admissions@shutcm.edu.cn

  • University Bank Account:

Account Name: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bank Name: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Dong’an Road Branch

Bank Address:   No.520, Wan Pin Nan Rd., Shanghai, China   200032

Account No. :  1001239109004636961

SWIFT CODE:  ICBKCNBJSHI

CNAPS Code: 102290023910