Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Diploma
Application form, program details, costs, admission requirements and scholarships
Program Facts
KPU ( Kwantlen Polytechnic University ) British Columbia, Surrey
Program Type
Diploma
Duration
24 months
Annual tuition fee
23224
Language taught in
English
Start Date
September
Program Overview
What KPU ( Kwantlen Polytechnic University ) says about their program:
Description
This is a comprehensive program including courses in English and Mandarin language, communication, Ancient Chinese philosophy, and Western biomedical sciences which are necessary for the critical understanding and development of complex Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts. The curriculum has been designed to offer an education of significant breadth and rigour within the contexts of TCM/Acupuncture fundamental theory, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical practice. The program includes 460 hours of practice. Through these experiential learning activities, students will actively engage with the community.
Note: To be eligible to write the licensing exam with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA), 60 university credits are required in addition to the credits attained within the Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Diploma. These credits may be attained before, during, or after the Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Diploma.
Admissions Requirements
Admission Requirements
In addition to the Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:
Interview by the Program Chair and/or letters of reference, if requested
Once students have received a conditional offer of admission and before final admission to the program is granted, students must submit the following:
Canadian CPR Health Care Provider or Basic Life Support (Note: CPR certification must remain current throughout the program.)
An acceptable Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General's Criminal Records Review Program within 6 months prior to the start of the program.
International applicants are required to provide a Criminal Record Search with the Vulnerable Sector from their country of origin.
Immunization Record Form reflecting required immunizations as per Practice Education Guidelines for BC. Note: Practice Education Guidelines (PEG) for BC outline immunizations for vaccine preventable communicable diseases required by students for participation in practice experiences. KPU Faculty of Health is required to comply with these requirements. Students that are unvaccinated may not be able to be accepted into the program. Students who are accepted into the program will also be required to maintain immunizations as per the PEG.
Admission selection will be determined by the date of qualification.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher
Fees and Funding
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