Admission and Unit Information - Master of Health Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

This unit will provide the student with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to search, understand and critically appraise scientific literature related to Chinese medicine. Basic research methods will be introduced sufficient to support the student through this unit. This unit will introduce and develop concepts and principles of evidence-based practice applied to Chinese medicine and explore specific research developments in Chinese medicine.

This unit will focus on the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine in the diagnosis and management of disease. A significant focus of this unit will be on the interpretation and integration of medical diagnostic tests with TCM diagnosis, and will include an examination of the research that attempts to validate TCM theory and diagnostic techniques. Students will learn how to integrate and prioritise clinical information and undertake the development of a research proposal.

This unit will introduce the student to the pharmacology and toxicology of Chinese herbal medicine. The unit will cover the pharmacological principles of Chinese herbal medicines and identify basic active constituents that contribute to the actions of Chinese herbal medicines. This unit will also introduce safety and toxicology of herbal medicines including mechanisms and measurement of toxicity, known potential adverse reactions of commonly used Chinese herbs, known potential interactions with Western pharmaceuticals and management of adverse events.

This unit enables practitioners to extend their understanding of a range of gynaecological and obstetric disorders and to diagnose and treat these using acupuncture and patent herbal medicines. The clinical focus of this unit is on the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the treatment of disorders of the menstrual cycle, obstetric disorders, menopause and breast disease.

This unit enables practitioners to extend their understanding of a range of gynaecological and obstetric disorders and to diagnose and treat these primarily using Chinese herbal medicine. The clinical focus of this unit is on the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the treatment of complex disorders of the menstrual cycle, infertility, obstetric disorders, menopause, pelvic and breast disease.

This unit along with Dermatology in Chinese Medicine 2 will enable practitioners to develop an in-depth understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and management of a wide range of skin diseases using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. This unit includes orthodox medical diagnosis and management of common skin disorders and the integration of this with TCM theory, diagnosis and management. Dermatology in Chinese Medicine 1 and 2 together provide a strong specialist clinical focus on the management of skin disorders with Chinese medicine.

This unit extends students' knowledge and understanding developed in Dermatology in Chinese Medicine 1. The focus of this unit includes the orthodox medical diagnosis and management of common and systemic skin disorders and the integration of TCM theory, diagnosis and management. Dermatology in Chinese Medicine 1 and 2 together provide a strong specialist clinical focus on the management of skin disorders with TCM.

This unit along with Musculoskeletal Health in Chinese Medicine 2 will enable practitioners to develop an in-depth understanding of the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. This unit presents a systematic approach to the assessment of musculoskeletal disorders using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and specific medical tests and includes a focus on common musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries and rehabilitation. Musculoskeletal Health in Chinese Medicine 1 and 2 together, provide a strong specialist clinical focus on the management of musculoskeletal health disorders with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

This unit extends students' knowledge and understanding developed in Musculoskeletal Health in Chinese Medicine 1. This unit includes a systematic approach to the assessment and treatment of fractures, systemic and inflammatory disorders. Musculoskeletal Health in Chinese Medicine 1 and 2 together provide a strong specialist clinical focus on the management of musculoskeletal health disorders with TCM.

This unit will explore in detail the applications of one of the classic texts of Chinese medicine literature, the Shang Han Lun (Treatise of Cold Induced Disorders), in the treatment of a range of illnesses. The unit will cover the essential features of diseases of the ' six channels' (stages of pathogenesis) and modifications and combinations of key medicinal formulae.

This is a practical unit that helps strengthen graduate acupuncture skills in the management of a range of illnesses. This unit will deepen the practitioners' understanding of the ancient acupuncture theories and techniques and their application in contemporary practice. Practitioners will extend their understanding of different theoretical approaches in the design of acupuncture point prescriptions and examine the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Evidence in support of acupuncture practice will be explored.

This unit will enable practitioners to extend their understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and management of a range of gastrointestinal and paediatric disorders. A feature of this unit is the integration of TCM and western medical approaches. Treatment will focus on acupuncture with common patent Chinese herbal medicine treatments included.

This unit will enable practitioners to extend their understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and management of a range of mental health conditions that are common in the community. A feature of this unit is the integration of TCM and western approaches. Treatment will focus on acupuncture with common patent Chinese herbal medicine treatments included.

This unit will enable practitioners to extend their understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and management of a range of neurological disorders. A feature of this unit is the integration of TCM and western medical approaches. Treatment will focus on acupuncture with common patent Chinese herbal medicine treatments included.