Program Overview

Graduates of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner program may continue in their studies through the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program. In less than a year, the advanced coursework in this program will enhance students' understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine clinical sciences, clinical best practices, Western medicine, and Traditional Chinese Classics.

To put theory into practice, students participate in patient diagnosis and treatment as part of supervised Clinical Placements, which will sharpen their skills in advanced subjects like immunology, botanical pharmacology, emergency management, and advanced acupuncture.

Graduates from this program will be positioned to write the PAN-CAN examinations for acupuncturists in BC. The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) recognizes this program.

Admission Requirements:

• High school graduation or equivalent or mature student status (19 years old when class starts)
• Pass college’s English admissions test (for applicants to the English language program)
• Pass college’s admissions interview (for applicants to the Chinese language program)
• Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner or equivalents

Graduates from this program will be positioned to write the PAN-CAN examinations for the Doctor of TCM in BC. The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) recognizes this program. For more information on the registration requirements, please visit www.ctcma.bc.ca.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. The program is offered as an in-person program.

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This program is 40 weeks in length.