Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM) is located in the capital city of Beijing. It is the site of China's political, economic and cultural centre and also the confluence of some of the world's most prestigious universities. China is home to one of the most ancient civilizations in the world, known for its distinctive traditional culture and outstanding educational resources.

BUCM is the only TCM university affiliated with the Ministry of Education in China. Many famous experts and teachers gather here at BUCM to combine both traditional with modern elements. Upholding the philosophy: "Inspiring the desire for knowledge while transferring traditions and promoting innovation", BUCM is dedicated to imparting the skills and culture of TCM to future generations. BUCM has trained over 20,000 TCM professionals from over 90 countries and regions, and has formed partnerships with 108 leading universities and research institutions in 30 countries. With excellence in teaching, research and health care, BUCM is a renowned university for TCM both in China and abroad.

As the only TCM higher education institution affiliated with the Ministry of Education to enter the national "211 Project" and the "985 Innovative Platforms for Key Disciplines Project", BUCM was selected to be in the list of China's construction plan of world-class universities and first-class disciplines (also known as "Double-First Class") in 2017. Three disciplines were chosen to be in this "Double-First Class" initiative: Chinese medicine, integrated Chinese and Western medicine and Chinese herbal medicine.

I. Features and Advantages of Studying at BUCM

The Leading Institution for TCM

1.1 Highly Qualified English and Chinese Teaching Staff 

The Beijing University of Chinese Medicine is the only university of TCM selected by the Ministry of Education as a demonstration centre for international education. The faculty consists of 3202 members, 1179 of whom are professional teaching staff including 397 doctorate degree supervisors, with 80% of them holding a master degree, while 63% of the teachers are senior professionals.

1.2 The Finest Affiliated Hospitals for Clinical Practice

BUCM has seven affiliated hospitals: Dongzhimen Hospital, Dongfang Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Zaozhuang Hospital, BUCM Shenzhen Hospital, Dalian City TCM Hospital and Sun Si Miao Hospital (Tong Chuan City TCM Hospital) , which in total provide 4,000 hospital beds. BUCM has 37 clinical teaching centres as well as China's most influential TCM clinic of Guoyitang, where over 200 Chinese medicine masters and experts are stationed long-term.

BUCM has set up Europe's first TCM hospital in Germany - the Quebec Quentin Hospital, and opened different TCM centres in different countries: the "Australian TCM Centre" in Sydney, Australia, the "Russian TCM Centre" in St. Petersburg, Russia and the "United States TCM Centre" in Maryland, United States. BUCM also operates the Kotzing TCM Clinic in Germany.

2. High Standards and Quality of Student Training in BUCM

BUCM offers 12 undergraduate major programs: Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chinese Medicine (including Acupuncture), Rehabilitation Therapy, Nursing (International Exchange major), Information Management and Information Systems, Business Administration (Pharmacy Management), Public Health Management (Business), English (Medicine, TCM International Exchange), Law (Medicine and Health), Chinese Herbal Medicine, Pharmacy and Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics. All the programs offered encompass the features of Chinese medicine culture and distinguishing characteristics.

3. Methods of Class Setting

Teaching is divided into two models: A and B. Students who meet the University requirements can take classes together with the local Chinese students or with the international students

4. Comprehensive Clinical Training and Internship Arrangements

Clinical practice is arranged for 58 weeks for undergraduate students, with a variety of experiences throughout the learning period.

5. A Variety of High Value Scholarships

BUCM offers a variety of scholarships: The BUCM International Freshman Scholarship, The Chinese Government Scholarship(Full Scholarship), The China Ministry of Education Scholarship for Outstanding Self-funded Students as well as The Beijing Foreign Students Scholarship . More than 50% of freshmen and almost 20% of all enrolled students receive a scholarship.

6.Extensive Career Paths and Opportunities for Further Study

6.1  Work and Study in Beijing

Beijing, China’s cultural, economic, scientific and technological centre, provides graduates with a wide range of employment opportunities. Graduates of BUCM can take the National Physician Qualification Examination in China. International students of BUCM have a passing rate of over 60%, which is equivalent to the Chinese students. Students may choose to pursue master or doctoral degrees at BUCM or other institutions of TCM.

6.2  Opportunities for Work and Further Study in the Student’s Own Country

Graduates of BUCM are recognized and welcomed by medical institutions all over the world.

 

II. Degree Programs

1. Degree Study

1. Degree	Program	Language	Length	Entry Requirements	Course Arrangement
   Bachelor	Chinese Medicine	Chinese	5 years	·High school or above academic qualification ·Hold an effective passport for at least 4 years. ·Reside outside of China for at least 2 years. ·Adequate fluency in Chinese or English	First semester: September to January Second semester: February to July Third semester:July
   	Acupuncture & Moxibustion
   	Rehabilitation therapy	Chinese	4 years
   	Nursing (Oriented external exchange)
   	Information management and information system
   	Business administration(Pharmacy management)
   	Public Service Management (health business)
   	English (medical, TCM international communication)
   	Law (medical and health)
   	Traditional Chinese medicine
   	Pharmacy
   	Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics
   	Chinese Medicine (including Acupuncture)	English	5 years

Degree program introduction

1. Chinese teaching programs (length of study, program objectives and core courses introduction) 

1.1 Chinese Medicine major Length of study: 5 years

Program objectives: This program aims to train Chinese medicine practitioners with a systematic grasp of the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine, be competent in Chinese medicine professional knowledge and practical skills and equipped with independent learning ability. Graduates can engage in areas such as Chinese medicine health prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, or Chinese medicine teaching, research and administration in health care organizations. Teachers will use different teaching and learning strategies based on the learning content, including classroom lectures, group discussion, bedside teaching, demonstration, practical skills training, clinical internship and community service.

Core courses include: Chinese Medicine Diagnosis, Chinese Materia Medica, Chinese Medicine Formulary, Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage), Jin Gui Yao Lue (Prescriptions from the Golden Coffer), Wen Bing Xue (Warm Disease Theory), Pharmacology, Pathology, Chinese Internal Medicine, Chinese Emergency Medicine, Western Internal Medicine, Chinese Medicine Gynecology, Chinese Medicine Pediatrics, Chinese External Medicine, Acupuncture and Moxibustion and others.

1.2 Acupuncture and Moxibustion major Length of study: 5 years

Program objectives: This program aims to train graduates with a thorough grounding in the basic theories of acupuncture, moxibustion and tui na, as well as produce practitioners who are well-trained in both professional knowledge and practical skills, equipped with the ability to independently learn and analyze problems and ideas. Graduates can engage in clinical practice in the Acupuncture, Tui Na or Chinese medicine departments in medical organizations, or in areas such as teaching, research and administration in health care organizations. Teachers will use different teaching and learning strategies based on the learning content, including classroom lectures, group discussion, bedside teaching, demonstration, practical skills training, clinical internship and community service. Focus will be on developing students' basic professional skills in acupuncture needling and moxibustion, as well as tui na manipulation techniques

Core courses include: Chinese Medicine Diagnosis, Chinese Materia Medica, Chinese Medicine Formulary, Meridians and Acupoints, Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques, Tui Na, Chinese Internal Medicine, Tui Na Therapeutics, Chinese Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology, Western Internal Medicine, Acupuncture and Moxibustion Therapeutics, Chinese Medicine Gynecology and others.

1.3 Rehabilitation therapy

Educational system: 4 years

Training objectives: To develop advanced knowledge of basic medical knowledge, master modern rehabilitation medicine and professional acupuncture and massage knowledge and practical skills, and talented practitioners who work in the fields of rehabilitation medicine and physical therapy. To cultivate high-quality rehabilitation therapists who are able to apply the combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment in the general hospital rehabilitation, rehabilitation centers, grassroots community health service centers and other departments. To train the specialists who can work in medical and health related fields.

1.4 Nursing(Foreign oriented exchange)

Educational system: 4 years

Training objectives: To train the students with modern nursing theory and skills, to master the characteristic Chinese medicine care theory and methods, to have the ability to engage in clinical nursing work. In order to develop specialists with the potential of nursing teaching, researching and management of the international development.

1.5 Information management and information system

Educational system: 4 years

Training objectives: To master the information technology and medical and health related knowledge, be able to apply modern information science, management, statistics and other aspects of the theory and skills in health institutions and related areas engaged in information management, data analysis and so on. To develop the students into the compound talents with  innovation, solid foundation, broad knowledge, practical ability, able to adapt to the needs of future society.

1.6 Business administration(Pharmacy management)

Educational system: 4 years

Training objectives: To train senior professionals who can apply modern management, economics and pharmacy knowledge, engage in the pharmaceutical enterprises and related areas.

1.7 Public Service Management(health business)

Educational system: 4 years

Training objectives: To train students into professionals who master the basic medical knowledge, apply modern management, economics and other skills in health institutions and related areas.

1.8 English (medical, TCM international communication)

Education system: 4 years

Training objective : To cultivate versatile talents, with firm language basis, wide humanity background,necessary knowledge of medical health, good application of English, ability of cross-cultural communication and innovation, who can follow the development of social economy and medical science, and be qualified as translators or personnel related to international communication in the field of TCM. This major consists of Medical English and TCM International Communication English. The former focuses more on the capacity of academic translation, academic study etc. And the latter emphasizes the capacity of communication, education, information consultation and so on.

1.9 Law (medical and health)

Educational system: 4 years

Training objective:To cultivate students with the solid foundations,the comprehensive grasp of legal and necessary medical knowledge, skilled in handling medical and health related legislation .To train students into professionals who can solve legal problems in medical and health,be qualified as specialized personnel of government, enterprises,social organizations, legal services and other relevant legal institutions.

1.10 Traditional Chinese medicine

Educational system: 4 years

Training objectives: To cultivate the students with fundamental theory and knowledge,thinking mode and application capacity of TCM .To train professionals to work well in the field of Chinese medicine teaching,scientific research,production,inspection,circulation application and related areas.

1.11.Pharmacy

Educational system:4 years

Training objectives:To cultivate students with fundamental theory,knowledge and skills of medicine, and excellent scientific literacy.In order to train professionals who can work in the medicinal area on medicine research,development,production,quality control,clinical application and other areas.

1.12 Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics

Educational system: 4 years

Training objective: To cultivate students with fundamental theories and practical skills of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine.To train for specialists in scientific research, development, preparation, process and engineering design, quality control, management, application etc. in the enterprises of pharmaceutical products innovation, production and administration.

2.English teaching program 

Length of study and degree conferment: 5 year program. Students who complete the course credits in the program and pass the graduation comprehensive assessment will be allowed to graduate. Graduates who meet the degree conferment regulations stipulated by the University will be awarded the Bachelor of Medicine.

Program characteristics: The first in the field of TCM education to put forward the new TCM teaching strategy of "English teaching, continuous Chinese exposure" for international students, breaking through traditional teaching philosophies and engaging teachers with rich experience in teaching international students for an all English teaching program, while concurrently strengthening students' learning of Chinese Language and Chinese traditional culture. Emphasis is placed on both theoretical and clinical training, as well as Chinese medicine and Western medicine courses. Students will learn Chinese medicine courses and also other courses including acupuncture, tui na and Chinese materia medica. Foundation courses will last 2.5 years, clinical courses 1.5 years and graduation internship 1 year. This program aims to nurture Chinese medicine international professionals who are well-trained in the basic theories of Chinese medicine, competent in both theoretical knowledge and professional skills, and engage in clinical practice or other related work of Chinese medicine.

Core courses include:Basic Theory of Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine Diagnosis, Chinese Materia Medica, Chinese Medicine Formulary, Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic), Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage), Jin Gui Yao Lue (Prescriptions from the Golden Coffer), Wen Bing Xue (Warm Disease Theory), Meridians and Acupoints, Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques, Tui Na, Acupuncture and Moxibustion Therapeutics, Chinese Internal Medicine and others.

 

Ⅲ Degree program characteristics

 The curriculum structure for international students is divided into different components: general education, humanities, TCM foundation courses, western medicine foundation courses, TCM clinical courses and western medicine clinical courses.

 

Chinese Medicine major characteristics 

①Inclusion of acupuncture and tui na related courses;

②Emphasis on professional characteristics, inclusion of unique courses such as "Chinese Medicine Dermatology" and "Syndrome Differentiation Thinking Training of Chinese Medicine Dermatology" after taking into account the clinical needs in different countries.

③Strengthen the diagnosis and treatment training of traditional Chinese medicine. Dialectical syndrome thinking training courses for the different TCM classics are offered at the same time as when the respective classics and the clinical courses are taught, so as to carry through the concept of "early clinical, more clinical and repeated clinical exposure", and to train students' TCM diagnosis ability and clinical skills.

Acupuncture and Moxibustion major characteristics 

Fully highlights the characteristics of acupuncture, moxibustion and tui na, offering practical courses such as "Unique therapy" while increasing clinical training hours at the same time.

Students personalized learning 

Administration of academics matters is based on the actual situation of international students. Since the beginning of the Chinese teaching program for undergraduate international students in 2011, international students take independent classes from local Chinese students in the first year. The teaching hours for core courses were increased by 30% on top of the teaching hours based on the original teaching curriculum, and some restricted courses were adjusted to become core courses. From the beginning of the second year, students who obtain an average of 80 points or more in the core courses may apply to attend classes with the local students. There are clear training objectives with corresponding course curriculum and teaching materials for international students, which are in strict accordance with China's academic and teaching programs. Teaching curriculums are also adjusted accordingly to the needs of international students and some results have been seen with the implementation of trial teaching reforms.

 

IV Registration Information

1. Admission Procedure

Submit application documents → Assessment of documents by BUCM →  Receive the acceptance letter, Foreign Students VISA Application Form and JW202 form →  Apply for VISA at the Chinese embassy of the student’s country of origin →  Arrive at school

2.Application Documents

2.1 Compulsory Documents

• A photocopy of passport (original document is required when reporting to class.)
• BUCM  Application Form for International Students(please refer to the attachment)
• Photocopies of the student’s latest qualification certificate and transcripts (original documents are required when reporting to class.)
• Interview video (about five minutes’self- introduction)
• Letter of guarantee (please refer to the attachment) from a guarantor of Chinese nationality and a photocopy of their identity card

2.2 Optional Documents

• Personal statement
• Recommendation Letter from faculty members
• The certificate for talent and skills (Level certificates or Honor certificates)
•  The certificate of Language proficiency (HSK 4 for Chinese program, IELTS and TOEFL for English program )
•  Economy proof

3. Application fee: 800CNY

4. Methods of Application:

4.1 Walk-in application: Applicants can submit their application documents at the BUCM International School’s Admission Office.

4.2 Online application: http://www.whzpcy.com

5.Tuition Fees

Category	Tuition Fee (CNY)/Year/ Person		Starting Date
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree) Programs
Chinese Program	35,000 CNY		September
English Program	45,000 CNY
Short Term Training
Preparatory Program		28,000 CNY	February and September
Traditional Culture Training		2,800 to 45,000 CNY	Lessons start on the first Monday of every month, postponed if less than 10 students sign up.
Short-term TCM Training
TCM Training for Western Physicians
Training for National Physician Qualification Examination		35,000 CNY	August

 

6.Contact Information

Tel.: +86-10-64286303  Fax: +86-10-64220858

Email: isbucm@bucm.edu.cn Website: http://www.whzpcy.com

Address: Admission Office,International School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine , 11 Bei  San  Huan  Dong Lu , Beijing,China

 

Short Term Training

Category	Language	Program	Length
Medical License	Chinese	Chinese Medicine Doctor License	1 year
Basic Medicine	Chinese, English, Spanish, Russian, Korean	Chinese Medicine Basic Theory and Classics	1 or 4 week(s)
Clinical Medicine	Chinese, English, Spanish, Russian, Korean	Efficacious Treatments for Common Diseases
		Chinese Medicine Clinical Techniques
		Featured Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments
Acupuncture & Moxibustion	Chinese, English, Spanish, Russian, Korean	Acupuncture & Moxibustion Practice
		Tui Na and Medical Massage
Program for Western	Chinese, English, Spanish, Russian, Korean	Chinese Medicine Theory and Clinical Practice Training
Language and Chinese Culture	Chinese, English	Preparatory Program	1 or 1.5 year(s)
		Chinese Traditional Culture	1 or 4 week(s)
Pharmacy	Chinese, English	Theory and Practice Training  for Chinese Materia Medica
Nursing	Chinese, English	Theory and Practice Training for Chinese Medicine Nursing
Health Preservation	Chinese, English	Diet Therapy and Health Preservation	1 or 2 week(s)
Traditional Exercise	Chinese, English	Traditional Exercise for Health Preservation	1 or 4 week(s)
Beauty Aid	Chinese, English	Chinese Medicine Approaches for Beauty Maintain	1 or 2 week(s)
Traditional Chinese Exercises (Qigong & Tai Chi Mind-Body Movement	Chinese, English	A World Leading Clinically Proven Evidence-Based Qigong & Tai Chi Program for Disease Management	1 – 3 days (workshops) 1 – 4 weeks (courses)

 

 

V. A Clinically Proven Life-Changing Qigong & Tai Chi Program For Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases

 

INTRODUCTION:

Qigong and Tai Chi are two well-known mind-body movement therapies with a long history. This is the FIRST ever Qigong/Tai Chi course of its kind in TCM universities that teaches a unique clinically proven and evidence-based program (known as SMILE Tai Chi & Qigong Program). This Qigong/Tai Chi-based SMILE program is specifically designed by Professor and Master LIU Xin, an internationally respected expert in Tai Chi and Qigong, for management of chronic conditions. The findings from clinical trials have demonstrated strong evidence of the effects of this program on many health conditions, e.g. diabetes, depression, anxiety, stress and obesity. The above findings have been published in top internationally peer-reviewed medical journals, including the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and British Journal of Sports Medicine.

 

What Previous Participants Say …

?“In 8 years this exercise is the only kind that made a difference”

?“I really appreciate being a part of this program. I feel so much better in so many ways physically and mentally”

?“I feel more confident, it has changed my personality and health”

?“I had a lot of work and family stress. I would not have managed it well if I had not been doing the program”

?“My doctor was so pleased he did a lot of tests. All were better than before the program”

?“The program has made such a difference to me. I feel so much better physically and mentally”

COURSE OBJECTIVES

As a world leading health program, the course aims to 1) help students understand the clinically evidence-based Qigong/Tai Chi program for disease management at the forefront of international research; 2) benefit students’ own health; 3) help students understand how to integrate this unique program into their future clinical practice to achieve better health effects.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Level 1 (one day workshop): RMB ￥1399

Fundamental training: start to open body’s channels and experience and enjoy the energy flow; to improve health both mentally and physically using innovative skills (more details can be found out in the class).

Level 2 (one day workshop): RMB ￥1699

A higher level training for prevention and management of chronic conditions (more details can be found out in the class).

Level 3 (one day workshop): RMB ￥1999

For those who are interested (more details can be found out in the class).

TEACHER:

This course will be conducted by Professor Liu Xin, Ph.D. Professor and Master Liu Xin has been in the field of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, especially in Qigong and Tai Chi mind-body therapy for more than 30 years. He is a world leader in Qigong and Tai Chi.Master Liu has conducted numerous Tai Chi and Qigong training courses, as well as train instructor courses for community groups and a wide variety of health professionals from many countries across the world.

 

VI. Scholarship Opportunities

1. The BUCM International Freshman Scholarship

1.1 Scholarship amount:

   1st prize: 15,000 CNY ,  2nd prize: 12,000CNY , 3rd prize: 8,000 CNY.

1.2 Standard for Evaluation

The Application Materials will be assessed by the teachers who are in charge of admission and be assigned a shared mark. The list of scholarship awards are based on the shared mark.

All the rights for the final explanations are reserved to the International School. Please consult the Admission Office for details.

2.The Chinese Government Scholarship (Full Scholarship)

The application period for the Chinese Government Scholarship is January to the beginning of April annually. Applicants may refer to the official websites http://www.campuschina.org/ or http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/ for the latest information. Alternatively, applicants may contact the Chinese embassies.

3.The China Ministry of Education Scholarship for Outstanding Self-funded Students

The assessment is based upon the students’ academic achievement, as well as classroom performance.  Scholarship amount:15,000 to 18,000 CNY

4. The Beijing Foreign Students Scholarship

The assessment is based upon the students’academic achievement, as well as classroom performance.

Scholarship amount:

1st prize: 15,000 CNY

2nd prize: 12,000 CNY

3rd prize: 8,000 CNY

Welcome to the BUCM!