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Western Medical Acupuncture – (M.Sc.)
University of Hertfordshire
School of Postgraduate Medicine
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,820 - ≈ € 12,030 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Hatfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 15 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Hertfordshire
The MSc Western Medical Acupuncture offers the chance to learn with other health professionals and will be of interest to GPs, hospital doctors, nurses and other Allied Health Professionals working in related disciplines.
* This programme is offered on a modular basis to fit in with existing commitments.
* Modules can be studied on an individual basis. They are mainly delivered through a variety oof E-learning startegies & typically require very little university attendance.
* The programme includes compulsory, specialist & optional modules. For further details, please click here.
Work placement
Full Time, overseas students require registration with their appropriate professional body (GMC, NMC, HPC etc) prior to commencement as some of the modules within this programme requires direct patient contact and management. Careers
This postgraduate programme offers the opportunity for practicing acupuncturists to develop more specialist knowledge and for those with considerable clinical experience in this treatment modality to update and enhance their knowledge and skills.
Contents
Modules
The programme consists of the following compulsory, specialist and optional modules
Compulsory Modules
* Evidence Based Practice
* Health Disciplines Project
Specialist Modules
* Western Medical Acupuncture in Clinical Practice
* Theoretical and Professional Issues in Western Medical Acupuncture
* Expanding Practice in Western Medical Acupuncture
* Contemporary Issues in western Medical Acupuncture
Optional modules
* Recognition and Diagnosis of Skin Lesions
* Immunology in Health & Illness
* Clinical Negligence
* Issues in Health Law and Ethics
* Expert Witness
* Chronic skin diseases
* Leadership in Practice
* Safeguarding Children
Teaching methods
The majority of the programme is delivered on-line using a variety of E-technologies. These include podcasts, streamed videos, Wikis, on-line class discussions, uploaded documents and presentations, quizzes and internet telephony. The programme is well supported by practicing Western medical acupuncturists and key opinion leaders in the field so that it maintains links with practice and the ability to reflect current trends and research in medical acupuncture.
Students are be encouraged to undertake independent study to supplement and consolidate what is being taught and considered within the modules. The course is intensive with a limited amount of direct teaching, and requires you to be self-directed in your learning. This postgraduate programme offers the opportunity for practicing acupuncturists to develop more specialist knowledge and for those with considerable clinical experience in this treatment modality to update and enhance their knowledge and skills.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* Registration with a relevant professional body allied to medicine or health.
* Normally a first degree, in a related discipline. Applicants with evidence of equivalent professional development or academic proficiency will be considered.
* Evidence of completion of a recognised course in Western medical acupuncture (the BMAS Foundation Course or equivalent course). Students trained in traditional acupuncture techniques will also be considered.
* Employment in, or access to, and appropriate area of practice whilst enrolled on the programme.
* The English language requirement for this programme is, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580 or equivalent1.
* The appropriate visa status to study in the UK
If you already have a BMAS Diploma in Medical Acupuncture qualification you will be given credit and will not have to complete all of the modules.
You may be able to transfer existing credits from other Universities into this programme and should contact Marion Richardson when applying.
For more information about the entry requirements for this programme please contact Marion Richardson.
Notes
1 If you do not have a formal English language qualification, it may be possible to take our English language test in your own country at the office of our representative.
2 International students normally require a Student Visa to study a Full Time postgraduate programme in the UK. For the latest information on immigration regulations please visit our international page.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
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