Graduate Certificate in Medical Acupuncture for 2009

Course overview

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.

Career outlook

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

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • Off-campus: part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1 year part-time  
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

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
$16,040 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$18,730 AUD
Monash course code 2678 2678
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to: Mrs Julieanne McLuckie , Administrative officer, Graduate Studies - Department of General Practice: Telephone +61 3 8575 2216; email genprac@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/acupuncture.html All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to: Mrs Julieanne McLuckie , Administrative officer, Graduate Studies - Department of General Practice: Telephone +61 3 8575 2216; email genprac@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/acupuncture.html

Accreditation

Australian: Royal Australian College of General Practitioner's

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)

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

English requirements for international students

IELTS 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; TOEFL 580 with a TWE score of at least 4.5; Computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 237 with an ER of at least 4.5; or an internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of 90 with at least 22 in the written section, and no section lower than 20.

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)

This course is currently not available to international students.

Semester two (July)

This course is currently not available to international students.

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