Master of Chinese Medicine (part-time) (Streams Offered: Oncology/Gynaecology*/Acupuncture and Moxibustion*)
The new MChinMed programme with the streams of Oncology, Gynaecology*, and Acupuncture and Moxibustion* aims to provide extensive training which covers in-depth theoretical knowledge and research progress in the respective stream. Students are able to identify the distinctive features of different kinds of common and complicated illnesses in medical diagnosis and grasp the special characteristics of different herbal medicines, as well as the techniques of using different prescriptions of herbal medicines and acupuncture to enhance the therapeutic effect.
* Open for 2025/26 admission
Curriculum
- To allow students to attain interdisciplinary knowledge of different streams through attending common courses and some of the classes of designated core courses
- To provide a high degree of flexibility which caters for students' different needs by offering two pathways, namely project-based and practice-based in the second year of studies
- The interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge across different streams of Oncology, Gynaecology, and Acupuncture and Moxibustion facilitates the medical diagnosis of common and complicated illnesses, as well as enhancing the therapeutic effectiveness of herbal Chinese Medicines with the use of acupuncture and moxibustion
- An effective integration of traditional Chinese Medicine with modern medicine, Chinese Medicine with Western Medicine philosophies, theoretical teaching with practical application, and Chinese herbal medicines with acupuncture and moxibustion
| Award of degree | The degree of Master of Chinese Medicine will be awarded to those who have satisfactorily completed the curriculum requirements and satisfy the examiners in accordance with the Regulations and Syllabuses. |
| Commencement date | September or October |
| Class arrangement | Classes are normally arranged on three alternate weekday evenings. Seminars or other courses may be arranged on weekend (*The School reserves the right for finalizing the final class arrangement). |
| Duration of study | 2 years (part-time mode) |
| Composition fee |
1st year: HK$73,500# (two installments) 2nd year: HK$73,500# (two installments) (Exclusive of the necessary costs incurred in non-local clinical attachment such as cost of travelling, accommodation and other living expenses, etc.) |
# Subject to Council's approval annually and the actual amount charged may be subject to change.
| Curriculum structure | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common courses | |||
| Research Methodology in Chinese Medicine | 3 | ||
| Evidence-based Medicine | 3 | ||
| Classical Literature of Chinese Medicine | 9 | ||
| Seminars on Progress of Modern Research of Chinese Medicine | 6 | ||
| Core courses of chosen stream (Oncology/Gynaecology/Acupuncture and Moxibustion) |
12 | ||
| Clinical Attachment of chosen stream(Oncology/Gynaecology/Acupuncture and Moxibustion) | 6 | ||
| Advanced Clinical Attachment-I of chosen stream (Oncology/Gynaecology/Acupuncture and Moxibustion) | 6 | ||
| Option A* (project-based) | Option B* (practice-based) | ||
| Individual Project | 24 | Advanced Clinical Attachment II of chosen stream (Oncology/Gynaecology/Acupuncture and Moxibustion) | 18 |
| Clinical Report | 6 | ||
| Total | 69 | ||
*Remarks: Either project-based or practice-based has to be chosen
| First Year | 33 Credits |
|---|---|
| Common courses | Credit Units |
| Research Methodology in Chinese Medicine | 3 |
| Evidence-based Medicine | 3 |
| Classical Literature of Chinese Medicine | 9 |
| Seminars on Progress of Modern Research of Chinese Medicine | 6 |
| Core courses of chosen stream (Oncology/Gynaecology/Acupuncture and Moxibustion) |
12 |
| Second Year | 36 Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Attachment of chosen stream (Oncology/Gynaecology/Acupuncture and Moxibustion) | 6 | ||
| Advanced Clinical Attachment I of chosen stream (Oncology/Gynaecology/Acupuncture and Moxibustion) | 6 | ||
| Option A* (project-based) | Option B* (practice-based) | ||
| Individual Project | 24 | Advanced Clinical Attachment II of chosen stream (Oncology/Gynaecology/Acupuncture and Moxibustion) | 18 |
| Clinical Report | 6 | ||
*Remarks: Either project-based or practice-based has to be chosen
Admission
| Admission Requirements |
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| Means of application | Online application (only online application is accepted) | ||||||||
| Application fee | HK$300 (non-refundable) | ||||||||
| Interview | Eligible candidates who are shortlisted may be invited to attend interview. | ||||||||
| Notification of results | April-June of each year (tentative) | ||||||||
| Contact means | Tel: (852) 39176439/39176490 E-mail: mchinmed@hku.hk |
FAQ
Q：Are the three streams under the Master of Chinese Medicine (to be referred as MChinMed) (part-time) programme open for admission every year?
A：There are three streams under the existing MChinMed curriculum, namely Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Gynaecology and Oncology. Acupuncture and Moxibustion is open for admission every year whereas Gynaecology and Oncology are open for admission in alternate years. For 2025/26 intake, the two streams of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, and Gynaecology will be open for admission.
Q：When will the application period for the MChinMed programme commence (2025/26 intake)? And when will be the deadline?
A：The admission exercise for 2025/26 intake may commence by mid-late December the earliest. Please refer to the School's website for updates in due course:
https://scm.hku.hk/Views/Shared/English-Index.html
The deadline will be 12 noon (HK local time), March 20, 2025 (Thu) and applications should be submitted online via the following website:
https://admissions.hku.hk/tpg/programme/master-chinese-medicine
Q：Will the School arrange briefing session for the 2025/26 admission exercise of MChinMed? When will it be held if there is one?
A：The briefing session, if any, may be held in mid-late February 2025. Please refer to the School's website for updates in due course. https://scm.hku.hk/Views/Shared/English-Index.html
Q：Is there a written test and/or interview for the admission exercise?
A：The School appoints the assessment panel considering the eligible applications, and it may set up the mechanism in screening for suitable candidates subject to operational needs. The School’s office may inform the candidates of the detailed arrangement in a timely manner.
Q：What are the eligibility criteria of the MChinMed? Could candidates without Chinese Medicine background apply?
A：The eligibility criteria are accessible via the following link:
https://scm.hku.hk/Views/Programme/English-Mchinmed.html
Candidates without Chinese Medicine background may be eligible to apply*, provided that they hold the first degrees as recognized by the University, and they also hold a recognized diploma in Chinese Medicine (applicable to application for the stream of Gynaecology/Oncology) or in Acupuncture and Moxibustion (applicable to application for the stream of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) issued by the university or comparable institution respectively.Please refer to the above URL for more details.
Please note that the academic qualifications submitted by the applicants should be authentic and correct, regardless of where the qualifications are attained. If the academic qualifications or related documents are found or allegedly fraudulent, the applicant(s) concerned would be disqualified and the applicant(s) has or have to bear the ill consequences arising from the criminal offence.
*The following disciplines are generally covered:
Western Medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy or other healthcare related disciplinesQ：Do non-local students need a visa for studies? How to apply?
A：Non-local students have to apply for valid study visa on their own, and the visas are issued by the Immigration Department, HKSAR Government. Please visit the following links for more information:
https://www.studentvisa.hku.hk/mainland-student (mainland students)
https://www.studentvisa.hku.hk/overseas-student (other international students)
Q：Is there any distance learning arrangement?
A：The MChinMed is primarily a face-to-face programme and there is no remote/online learning arrangement (except for special circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic).
