Graduate Certificate in Medical Acupuncture for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program may incorporate medical acupuncture into their general medical practice.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Royal Australian College of General Practitioner's

Why study Graduate Certificate in Medical Acupuncture?

This course is designed for registered general practitioners who wish to gain an understanding of the history and philosophy of acupuncture, and to see clearly its interlocking role in modern medical care. They will acquire the skills to address the facets of illness which are important in an acupuncture diagnosis and be able to begin practising medical acupuncture with confidence on their own patients in appropriate clinical conditions. Non-pharmacological pain management strategies are also covered. The program is supported by the Australian Medical Acupuncture College.

The four core units cover history and philosophy, channels and points in acupuncture, physiology and assessment of pain, acupuncture techniques and therapeutics and clinical practice.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

1 year part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 19,750 AUD
The fee quoted is an annual fee based on 48 credit points of study. To calculate the fee for this 24 credit point degree, please halve the amount listed.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • Off-campus: part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 2678

CRICOS code:

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to: Terri Mathias , Administrative Officer, Graduate Studies - School of Primary Healthcare: Telephone +61 3 99024495; email genprac@med.monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/acupuncture.html

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 22,910 AUD
The fee quoted is an annual fee based on 48 credit points of study. To calculate the fee for this 24 credit point degree, please halve the amount listed.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • Off-campus: part-time

This course is not available to international students who are holders of an Australian student visa, for study onshore in Australia. However holders of some other categories of Australian visas, and students studying off-campus by distance learning outside of Australia, may be eligible for this course.

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 2678

CRICOS code:

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to: Terri Mathias , Administrative Officer, Graduate Studies - School of Primary Healthcare: Telephone +61 3 99024495; email genprac@med.monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/acupuncture.html

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of two years postgraduate experience and be currently registered by the medical board in their respective state, or have a qualification which is eligible to be registered in a state of the commonwealth. Preference will be given to applicants who are currently employed and have been in active general practice for a minimum period of two years.

Special application requirements

Statement outlining number of years working as a GP

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

English requirements for international students

A minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking;

a TOEFL minimum test score of either: in the written TOEFL, 580 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5; or in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 90 with at least 22 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section.

Special application requirements

Statement outlining number of years working as a GP

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.