Chinese Herbal Medicine

University of Westminster
London, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Accreditation with the European Herbal Practitioners Association (EHPA) is being sought. Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility to apply for membership of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM). Overseas students should check with appropriate professional bodies that the course meets their requirements.

Course Content
This theoretical and clinical professional entry training in Chinese herbal medicine is contextualised within the legal, ethical and interprofessional framework of the UK. The aim of the course is the modification of classic formulae to create new formulae which address complex patterns of illness. Phytochemistry and pharmacokinetics are integrated into the understanding of the energetic interactions of herbs. The educational philosophy that underpins this course is that of experiential and self-directed, reflexive learning, that develops intellectual and research skills at Masters level. Staff and students will develop an academically critical approach to literature and practice through action learning, peer support and case study in order to critically evaluate emergent knowledge.

Modules:
Chinese Herbal Medicine Advanced Clinical Practice (contains research project)
Chinese Herbal Medicine Bianbing
Chinese Herbal Medicine Biansheng
Chinese Herbal Medicine in the UK
Chinese Herbs and Formulae
Critical Inquiry in Practice
Principles and Practice of Professional Development

Teaching and Assessment
The course takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays over an extended year from mid September to mid August. If taken part-time the first year is Monday. There will be some field trips. Extensive clinical training takes place in the University polyclinic and dispensary in central London with highly experienced clinical tutors supporting the link between theory and practice. By starting this course, you are joining a world-wide community of individuals actively engaged in lifelong learning and research in to Chinese medicine.

Associated Careers
This course is designed for acupuncturists who want to extend their practice repertoire to include the other major system within Chinese medicine.

Entry Requirements
A UK degree in TCM Acupuncture (or equivalent). For those students where equivalence is being accepted, the length, depth and content of the courses followed and the orientation of the syllabus will be considered. Knowledge and application assessments may be required which show HE skills and language fluency sufficient to enable you to benefit from postgraduate level study; these will include evidence of research, critiquing and the skills of academic writing and IT; reflective practice and communication skills; collaborative and integrated approach to working.

If your higher education was not followed in English, a score of 6.5 in each component of the IELTS English assessment, or equivalent, is required.

If you are already a practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine and wish to upgrade their qualification to Masters and meet the criteria above, you may be able to apply for Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning for relevant modules up to a maximum of 50%.

Applications are expected from the following professional groupings:
British Acupuncture Council or equivalent professional body for acupuncturists with degree level entry requirements either in the UK or overseas; and
Members of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine or equivalent who wish to upgrade their academic skills to Masters level.
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Phone:+44 (0)20 7911 5000

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Headquarters Building, 309 Regent Street London W1B 2UW, UK


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