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TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine Online - Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
Faculty of Natural Health Science via distance learning
TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine via distance learning
This program discusses the philosophy, diagnostic, and therapeutic techniques of Oriental Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The objective of this program is to teach students how to integrate the concepts and techniques of Oriental Medicine into naturopathic practice. This includes applying TCM principles to the human body; appreciating the relationship between the Oriental zangfu (organs); and having a deep understanding of the Oriental diagnostic methods. After sound diagnosis, students will learn how to apply various principles and techniques to treat diseases and rebalance patients' Qi. Techniques learned will include acupressure, moxibustion, tuina, and Chinese herbs and nutrition.
Academic Supervisor : Laurence Cheng Wen Hung
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TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine Online via distance learning
Specialist, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor - TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's & Ph.D. (Doctor) Degree Programs. This academic program is designed at the postgraduate level (Master’s or Doctoral). This module may also be adapted to complete the course requirements of Specialist, Expert Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree. A further option is the enrollment into each of the courses listed within this specialization module. This module may be combined or completed with other modules from this faculty. For example: Ayurveda - Gerontology - Health Care Administration - Herbology & Phytotherapy - Homeopathy - Human Biology - Iridology - Microbiology & Immunology - Natural Health Science - Naturopathy - Oriental Therapies - Public Health - Toxicology - Wellness & Health .
Specialist - Expert Diploma - TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine Online
Tuition Fee: 1.050 Euros (1.350 US$) ... 1.470 Euros (1.890 US$).
Specialist - Expert Diploma Online: 15 ... 21 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine via distance learning = 30 Academic credits - Select 5 courses for the online diploma of Specialist or 7 courses for the Expert Diploma from the total of courses from the specialization module.
Bachelor's Degree - TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 3.510 Euros (4.420 US$) ... Max. 6.800 Euros (8.700 US$).
Bachelor's Degree Online: 130 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine via distance learning = 30 Academic credits + 60 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Natural Health Science from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Oriental Therapies.
Master's Degree - TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
Master's Degree Online: 36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine via distance learning = 30 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Natural Health Science from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Oriental Therapies. + 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree - TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree Online: 45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine via distance learning = 30 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Natural Health Science from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Oriental Therapies. + 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
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TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine Online
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
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Qi Energy Development
This course introduces the principles and practices of Qi (internal energy) energy development. It portrays the methods used to balance Qi while stressing on exercises and techniques of Qi awareness, on enhancing Qi circulation throughout the body, and finally improving health using our internal energy.
Academic Supervisor: Laurence Cheng Wen Hung
Natural Health Science
The philosophy of natural health sciences recognizes that when good conditions for health exist, healing will prevail. Traditional water therapies, herbs, physical therapy and nutrition when properly utilized; can facilitate the self-healing process within the body. This course describes how to recognize underlying root-causes of illness and the principles governing natural health and healing.
Academic Supervisor: Nuria Lorite Ayán
Oriental Therapies
This course of oriental therapies reviews a range of medical practices that originated throughout India and Asia. Oriental therapies believe that illnesses are caused by an imbalance of the energy flow in the body. Each discipline develops its own way of explaining and dealing with the energy balance to achieve optimal health.
Academic Supervisor: Laurence Cheng Wen Hung
Chinese Herbology
This course classifies Chinese medicinal herbs according to their functions, therapeutic uses, taste, energy, actions, indications, dosage, contraindications, and methods of preparation. It describes how these herbs are therapeutically used to alleviate symptoms, detoxify, reduce fever, warm the body, open orifices, relax the shen, reduce gases, regulate Qi, and activate blood.
Academic Supervisor: Laurence Cheng Wen Hung
TCM Diagnosis
This course reviews the ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine methods of inquiry, observation, auscultation, olfaction, and palpation. It integrates them with the classical methods of tongue and pulse assessment and with the differential diagnostic procedures based in the Eight Principles, the Zang Fu Organs, and the Five Elements Theory. The purpose is to determine prevailing patterns of disharmony or disease. Also, it uses facial characteristics namely markings, shapes, and colorings as evidence of emotional dysfunction, physical energy blockages, and organs imbalance.
Academic Supervisor: Laurence Cheng Wen Hung
Meridians Anatomy
This course revises the theory of Meridians, the internal and external courses of the Twelve Meridians, the Eight Extra Meridians, the Collateral, and the Muscle/Tendon Meridians. It studies the acupoints of the major Meridians from a corporal anatomical and topographical perspective. It highlights the micro-system acupuncture points found in the ear system.
Academic Supervisor: Laurence Cheng Wen Hung
Acupoints & Acupressure
This course presents the major principles of acupoint selection and their application to the treatment of various diseases. According to the theory of Tui-Na (manipulative therapy); acupressure stimulates the acupuncture points located on the meridian pathways of the body and facilitate healing through the movement of Qi energy.
Academic Supervisor: Laurence Cheng Wen Hung
Case Taking & Analysis
All therapeutical approaches require accurate client's information. This course investigates the basics of developing a patients' case study namely: observation and contact, methods of communication, questioning and obtaining information, and the use of archive. It explains how to look deeply at a person's unique symptoms and assign the corresponding therapeutical approach.
Academic Supervisor: Marcos Mazzuka Petitta
TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine
This course explains the Traditional Chinese Medicine views on health and disease, diagnostic techniques, treatment modalities, herbal medicine, and nutrition, including concepts such as Yin/Yang, five elements, vital substances, Zang Fu organs, and acupressure channels. It explores the theories of disease including etiology, pathology, and treatment.
Academic Supervisor: Laurence Cheng Wen Hung
TCM Internal Medicine
This course examines common Traditional Chinese Medicine diseases. It explains the diagnostic and treatment principles of acupressure and herbal prescriptions, particularly those used for respiratory, digestive, metabolic, cardiovascular, neurological, and urogenital disorders. The Traditional Chinese Medicine etiology and pathology are compared to the Western Clinical Medicine. The course provides a selection of treatment modalities.
Academic Supervisor: Laurence Cheng Wen Hung
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TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine Online via distance learning
Recommended Professional References.
Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional.
Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...
AAOM - American Association of Oriental Medicine
AAPMC - Asociación de Acupuntores y Profesionales de Medicina China
AETO - Associação Europeia de Terapias Orientais
AMECA - Associação de Medicina Chinesa e Acupuntura do Brasil
AMT - The Association for Meridian & Energy Therapies
APAMTC - Associação Profissional de Acupunctura e Medicina Tradicional Chinesa
APPA - Associação Portuguesa dos Profissionais de Acupunctura
ATCM - Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine
CAN - Colegio de Acupuntores y Naturopatas
CFMTC - Confédération Française de Médecine Traditionnelle Chinoise
ETCMA - European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association
FNMTC - Fédération Nationale de Médecine Traditionnelle Chinoise
GP-TCM - Good Practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Association
PEFOTS - Pan European Federation of TCM Societies
SIATTEC - Syndicat Indépendant des Acupuncteurs et des Thérapeutes en Énergétique Chinoise
UFMTC - Union Française de Médecine Traditionnelle Chinoise
WFCMS - World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies
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Admission requirements - TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
For official admission status at Bircham distance education university; you need to send in a filled out, dated, and signed official Application for Admission. You may download this application form from the website or request it by email or mail. Please send this application and enclosed documents to our address. You may also submit this application and attached documents by email in a PDF Format. More info...
Bircham International University issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the distance learning degree program's major. Bircham University can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission. More info...
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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Distance Learning Higher Education
This distance learning education program is completed by a traditional correspondence instruction method. Once you sign up for the course, Bircham International University will send you (to your mailing address) the suggested textbooks. After reading the book, you will be asked to write a 20 to 35 pages report that reflect your understanding of the book. This report is equivalent to the exam and can be submitted by email or mail. Bircham International University will evaluate your written work. If passed, BIU will issue the corresponding diploma. For more instructions about BIU pedagogy, tutoring, and evaluation, please read our distance learning education study guide. More info...
Students enrolling into this distance education program should be aware that:
1. Location: Bircham International University needs a functional geographical location to ship the book and materials for successful completion of this program of study.
2. Communication: Email, courier, phone are key communication instruments with Bircham University that play an important role in the progress and support of this program of study.
3. Capacity: Any impediment, physical or psychological, to read a book and write a report must be communicated to Bircham International University prior to enrollment into this distance learning program.
4. Technology: No specific technology is required to complete this distance education program.
5. Language: Book reading and report writing in other language than English must be requested (and approved by BIU) prior to enrollment in any distance learning program.
6. Discrimination: There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, gender, beliefs or religion.
7. Age: Check the admission requirements for each distance education degree program. More info...
Duration - TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine Online via distance learning
For a program of 21 credits, the estimated time for completion is 21 weeks. For 45 credits, the estimated time for completion will be 45 weeks, and so on. Calculations are approximate. The length of each distance learning degree program is calculated based on an average of 15 hours of learning per week. It also depends on the number of validated credits from previous knowledge and the level of commitment to the studies. More info...
All information related to the distance learning degree programs is in English, although you may, upon request and approval, submit the required assignments in other languages.
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Faculty of Natural Health Science via distance learning
TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine Online
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
