Curriculum

Credit Requirements

To earn the Master of Science (M.S.) degree, students must complete a minimum of 30 credits and satisfy all applicable program and university graduation requirements.

  • Language of Instruction: All courses in the program are taught in English.

  • Period of Study: One to four years.

Requirements Credits Description
Required Courses 9  
Elective Courses 15

At least 10 credits must be earned through courses offered by the program.

The remaining 5 credits may be earned through courses offered by other departments at the master's level or higher.
Thesis 6  
Research Ethics 0 A zero-credit course that is required for graduation.
Laboratory Safety 0 A zero-credit course that is required for graduation.
Total 30  

Program Courses

Required Courses

Fall Term Spring Term
  • Lecture on Traditional Chinese Medicine (2 credits)
  • Molecular Medicine (2 credits)
  • Seminar I (1 credit)
  • Electives (15 credits; flexible distribution across semesters)
  • Special Topics on Research Design (2 credits)
  • Writing Medical Research Paper (1 credits)
  • Seminar II (1 credit)
  • Electives (15 credits; flexible distribution across semesters)

Elective Courses

Fall Term
  • Special Topics on Chinese Medicine (4 credits)
  • Special Topics on Different Acupuncture Techniques (2 credits)
  • Seminar III (1 credit)
  • History of Chinese Medicine (2 credit)
  • Special Topics on Biostatistics (2 credits)
  • Standard Medical Terminology in Chinese Medicine (2 credits)
  • Special Topics on Acupuncture Analgesia (2 credits)
  • Clinical Skills of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (2 credits)
  • The Profound Meaning of Acupoints’ Names (2 credits)
  • They Theory of Channels and Collaterals (3 credits)
  • Special Topics on Circadian Rhythms of Acupuncture (1 credits)
  • Special Topics on Acupuncture & Evidence-Based Medicine (2 credit)

Spring Term
  • Special Topics on Diagnosis of Chinese Medicine (2 credits)
  • Special Topics on Health Promotion in Chinese Medicine (2 credits)
  • Special Topics on Acupuncture Treatment (2 credits)
  • Special Topics of Acupuncture Neurophysiology (2 credits)
  • Seminar IV (1 credit)
  • Special Topics on Prescriptions & Herbal Pharmacy of Chinese Medicine (2 credits)
  • Artificial Intelligence & Advancements in Traditional Chinese Medicine (2 credits)
  • Special Topics on Acupuncture Laboratory (2 credits)
  • Special Topics on Acupuncture & Moxibustion (2 credits)
  • Orthopedic Acupuncture (2 credits)

Course Catalog

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Curriculum Map

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Curriculum by Academic Year

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