- Only available in selected major cities and surrounding areas:
- Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Course Overview
Acupuncture is a branch of Chinese Medicine that stimulates specific points on the body to regulate the flow of Qi (vital energy) to restore health and balance the functions of the body, mind and spirit.
Acupuncture therapies combines Chinese medicine theory (philosophy and principles) with Chinese manual therapy practices including acupuncture, moxibustion, medical Qi Gong, and Chinese remedial massage (Tui Na), supported by Chinese dietary therapy and prepared Chinese herbs.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies) is a 3-year degree qualification that specifically focuses on the practice of acupuncture. As this is an entirely new degree qualification, the College will go through the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia’s two-year registration process to obtain accreditation. This process is a CMBA requirement for all new Higher Education courses.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Qi Gong
- Clinical practise
- Research, education or clinic management
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- South Australia
- Adelaide
- Queensland
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Victoria
- Melbourne
- Western Australia
- Perth
- New South Wales
- Sydney
Duration Study Load
- Full-time – 3 years
- Part-time – options available
Delivery
- Endeavour College offers the flexibility to commence a selection of subjects online with an updated digital delivery model. With the support of online tutors and a robust Learning Management System, you can fit study around your work and/or personal commitments
- To support learning, students attend practical classes where they are expected to practise interviewing and case assessment techniques, as well as physical clinical examination and treatment procedures. This is conducted under the supervision of qualified instructors and with respect for privacy, cultural and religious differences. Students gain significant clinical experience at Endeavour’s Teaching Clinics under the supervision of qualified practitioners
- In the clinics, students will develop and hone all skills required to run a successful clinic after graduation, including patient assessment and management, patient recruitment and continuity of care, customer service, and dispensary management
Entry Requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent (OP/ATAR score not required)
- Mature age students without year 12 equivalent may be admitted based on demonstrated ability to undertake study at higher education level through relevant work and/or life experience, and/or attempted or completed formal, informal or non-formal study
- English language proficiency equivalent to a 7.0 IELTS result is required
General Requirements – All Applicants.
All domestic applicants, regardless of background, must meet the following requirements:
- Must be willing to attend an admissions interview upon submission of enrolment paperwork (in person or via teleconference / Skype)
- Must be 18 years of age within the first period of study
- Must meet self-declared minimum computer literacy standards and have unrestricted access to the internet and a personal email account
- Must read and understand the Inherent Course Requirements for the course into which they are seeking admission and accept them prior to enrolment in the course
- For courses that involve clinical practicum subjects, a valid Working with Children Check (or its equivalent) will be normally required to be supplied to the College prior to commencement. If the applicant knows of any reason why they will not pass a
- Working with Children Check, they should not apply for entry to these courses
Additional applicant background entry requirements (including English language and international students) are available through enquiring with the College.
Course Features
- Select subjects delivered fully online
- Practitioner focused degree
- All clinical/practical subjects are completed on-site at campus location
- All course material is available online
- Dedicated online tutor
- Ability to book one-on-one consultations
- Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage) available for articulation after completion of 1st year of study
- Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) available for articulation after completion of 5th Semester of study
Recognition Of Prior Learning
- If you have fully or partially completed a qualification with another provider (either at a Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training level), you may receive advanced standing towards your Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies) degree via our Credit Recognition process
Professional Recognition
- Graduates must apply for registration with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) if they wish to use professional titles and practise as a Chinese Medicine practitioner in Australia. This course is designed to meet the CMBA accreditation requirements in the division of Acupuncturist
Assessment
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Essays
- Practical/clinical skills demonstration
- Tutorial participation
Pathways
- Graduates are eligible to articulate into the Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) with up to 92 credit points of advanced standing, as well as master degree programs in a variety of related areas
Association Recognition
The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia accredits providers and programs in the field of Chinese Medicine. Although the Chinese Medicine Board has accredited Endeavour College as a registered provider, the Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies) has not yet been professionally accredited by the Chinese Medicine Board. Endeavour College has an application before the Chinese Medicine Board and a decision regarding professional accreditation of the Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies) is expected in early 2024.
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About Endeavour College of Natural Health
Endeavour College of Natural Health has been providing Vocational and Higher Education courses in Natural Health since 1975. Our vision is to promote and advance the philosophy and practice of natural medicine and wellbeing by producing high-quality graduates who will become leaders in their fields of practice. We are dynamic and innovative whilst maintaining traditional wisdom in both a digital and practical learning environment.
Endeavour is a direct entry College with no ATAR requirements. You can apply to study with us at any time and join an upcoming intake in our Bachelor of Health Science degrees (in Acupuncture Therapies, Chinese Medicine, Naturopathy & Nutrition), Diploma of Health Science (with Nutrition, Naturopathy and Complementary Medicine electives) or Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage). Enquire about one of our courses today for more information on enrolling with Endeavour College of Natural Health!
Endeavour College of Natural Health is a trading name of Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd (PRV12070, CRICOS #00231G, RTO 31489).
