Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture)

Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, founded in 1956, is one of the firstly established four Colleges and Universities of TCM in China. Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Traditional Medicine, Acupuncture and Pharmaceutical Science are popular English-medium courses there. Particularly, the last course is the best in China. Every year over 1000 students from the USA, UK, France, Russia, Japan Italy, etc study there. Besides, SHUTCM has been cooperating with 14 foreign countries and regions. And the job prospects for graduates from SHUTCM are promising. SHUTCM will offer you marketable skills for the future career.

Academic Year & Curriculum

This is a 5-year program, 3 semestersper academic 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 Studies

· TCM Diagnostics

· Chinese Materia Medica

· Physiology

· Intermediate-level Chinese Language

· Formulas of Chinese Herbal Medicine

· Introduction to TCM Classics

· Basics of Pathology

· Acupuncture and Moxibustion Technique

· Theory of Tuina Manipulations

· Pharmacology

· Basics of Diagnostics

· TCM Internal Medicine

· Clinical Conversations in Traditional Chinese Medicine

· Tuina Practice on Human Body

· Radiology

· Acupuncture and Moxibustion Technique

· Internal Medicine

· Anatomy of Acupuncture Points

· Medical Terminologies

· 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

Teaching Methods

These include classroom lectures, group discussions, bedside teaching, simulated demonstration, practical training and social practice. The teaching will highlight the training on students’ self-learning ability. Most lectures will take place in the Zhangjiang Campus, most clinical internship and probation will take place in the affiliated hospitals.

Graduation and Academic Degree

A Bachelor of Medical Science will be awarded upon completion of

· Required credits all courses in the teaching scheme

· General points average (GPA)

· Pass of all examinations

Type of class

· Independent class with at least 5 students

	42,000 RMB/year for tuition
·	Purchase fee for textbooks
·	Accommodation Fee
·	Live on campus: Please seeIntroduction 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 themselves.

Established in 1956, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM) is one of first four colleges of traditional Chinese medicine in China. Boasting of complete disciplines and a group of celebrated experts, the university has taken an academic leadership among the colleges of traditional Chinese medicine in China, with integration of education, clinic and scientific research. Since 50 years ago, SHUTCM has cultivated various kinds of TCM professors for our country. In 1999, the university passed the evaluation of “National Excellent college of Undergraduate Education”, being the first university of traditional Chinese medicine honored with this reputation in China. SHUTCM has approximately 600 professors, including academicians of the Academy of Sciences, national-celebrated TCM doctors. SHUTCM has 19 subsidiary colleges and departments, 5 affiliated hospitals, 20 independent or affiliated research institutes. 

Today, SHTCM has more than 8200 students. There are more than 800 international students for academic degree programs and more than 1000 short-term students from 30 countries every year. The large scale of the overseas students of our university is listed as the top of the colleges of traditional Chinese medicine in China.

SHUTCM is active in international cooperation, having agreements with 14 countries and regions just as UK, USA, Italy, Germany, Romania, France, Finland, Japan, and Thailand, etc.. An extensive international network has been formed in education, clinic and research of traditional Chinese medicine.

International Education College is the institution for overseas students in SHUTCM. Supported by the university’s educational resources, the college has trained nearly 6,000 TCM doctors, acupuncturists and physiotherapists from almost 100 countries and regions for almost 30 years. The college passed the accreditation of ISO 9001:2000 International Quality System and was awarded the CNAB certificate in China and RAB certificate in United States. International Acupuncture Training Center entrusted by WHO is in the International Education College, providing multiple TCM programs with professional interpretation in English, Japanese, French and Korean.

1. Q: Is it possible to get access to the Internet in the overseas students dormitory?

A: The overseas student may apply for installation of ADSL from China Telecom in the room. The applicant please goes to the Estate Management Center to process necessary application with the passport. The monthly charge for ADSL is RMB80, for 24-hour online service.

 2. Q: Are the overseas students allowed to live outside the campus? What is the regular price? How to find a proper apartment?

A: The overseas students are allowed to live outside the campus. The local apartment (with one or two bedrooms) near the University usually charges from RMB1200 to RMB2000. The Overseas Students Service Center may offer information on some apartments near the University. The overseas students may also go the formal and professional estates intermediary companies for information on the available apartments.

 3. Q: What attention should be paid to in accommodation outside the campus?

A: In order to avoid accidents in daily life of overseas students in accommodation outside the campus, the following points should be paid to:

?  Guarantee the safety in life and property, and avoid infringement.

?  Care about safe use of gas. If gas water heater is used, the forced air-exhausting water heater must be used and equipped outside the bathroom. In using water heater, the window of the bathroom must be opened properly.

?  Care about traffic safety, abide by the traffic rules.

?  Keep contact with the college. If the address is changed, get the college informed promptly.

 4. Q: What procedures should be handled in accommodation for overseas students?

A: a) Overseas student should first sign “Contract of Tenancy” with Zhangjiang Real Estate Company Limited or the landlord.

b) “Registration Form of Outcampus Accommodation” should be obtained from Overseas Students Office (Room 206), International Education College and completed with “Contract of Tenancy”.

c) After “Registration Form of Outcampus Accommodation” is completed, overseas student should go to police station of Zhangjiang High-Tech Park (add: west to № 111 Niudun Road) or the local police station in jurisdiction of the rental house for “Registration Form of Temporary Accommodation”.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

·	High school graduation or higher education background
·	Requirements for English language
	（a）Studied courses taught in English language and transcripts required
	（b）>90 of TOEFL or >6 of IELTS (non-native English speakers)
·	Applicants emigrating from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan must hold a valid foreign citizenship for no less than 4 years and a record of residency in the country for no less than 2 years in the most recent 4 years.
·	Under 65 years of age; exceptions can be considered for applicants with competitive academic background or those recommended by collaborative universities.

	High school diploma
·	Scan of the passport (valid for 6 months after date of submission)
·	Invoice of the application fee
·	Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (See Attachment 7)
·	Statement of Financial Support(See Attachment 8)
·	Copy of TOEFL or IELTS examination results (no requirement for native speakers).
·	Student 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.

bachelor scholarship:Type A:14000RMB/Year Type B:RMB5,000 /year

Note: The scholarship duration coverage is 1-5 years , Each year evaluated it is needed