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.
Graduates of this program may incorporate medical acupuncture into their general medical practice.
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| Intakes | First semester | First semester |
| Course Content | University handbook entry for this course | University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 1 year part-time | |
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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 |
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 |
Australian: Royal Australian College of General Practitioner's
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.
Statement outlining number of years working as a GP
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
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.
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.
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.
Statement outlining number of years working as a GP
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
This course is currently not available to international students.
This course is currently not available to international students.
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