Introduction:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (International Program) is a dual-degree program that combines scientific knowledge with both Chinese and Western medicine. Students learn how to understand health and treatment from different perspectives and apply them in real practice.
The program focuses on research, evidence-based practice, and practical skills. Students also develop language skills in both English and Chinese, preparing them to work in Thailand and internationally in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Degree offered:
- Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (B.CM.)
Duration: 6 years
Year 1,3,4 : CICM, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, Thailand
Year 2,5,6 : Chengdu University of TCM, China
Program Structure:
Total Credits: 244
Year 1
Semester 1
| CMM 120CMM 122CMM 123EL 105CMM 110CMM 111CMN 111CMN 112CMN 141 | Engagement in Health ScienceInnovation and Communication in Healthcare SectorsSelf-reflection and Personal Development for Healthcare Professionals English Communication Skills Medical BiologyMedical Biology Laboratory Chemistry and organic chemistry for medical sciences Chemistry and organic chemistry laboratory for medical sciencesFundamentals of Chinese |
| Total 22 |
Year 1
Semester 2
| LAS 101EL 296CMM 121CMM 124CMM 217CMM 218CMN 142 | Critical Thinking, Reading, and WritingAcademic English for Science Disciplines 1Applied Medical Sciences and SustainabilityEntrepreneurial Competencies Development in Healthcare Professionals Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences 1 Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences 2Thai – Chinese Culture |
| Total 20 |
Year 2
Semester 1
| CMN 241CMN 243CMN 245CMN 251CMN 247 | Comprehensive Chinese 1Reading and writing in Chinese 1 Intensive Training in Chinese 1Traditional Physical Education 1 Introduction to Chinese Culture |
| Total 22 |
Year 2
Semester 2
| CMN 242CMN 244CMN 246CMN 252CMN 253 | Comprehensive Chinese 2 Reading and writing in Chinese 2 Intensive Training in Chinese 2 Traditional Physical Education 2 Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| Total 19 |
Year 3
Semester 1
| CMM 126CMN 341CMM 222CMN 021CMN 022CMN 351CMN 352CMN 353 | Information Technology Law for Healthcare Professionals TCM Terminology 1 Patient assessment and SymptomatologyFundamental Skin and Musculoskeletal system Professional Law and Thai Public Health SystemFundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2 Ancient Medical Chinese |
| Total 21 |
Year 3
Semester 2
| CMM 125CMN 023CMN 024CMN 025CMN 354CMN 355CMN 356CMN 357 | Biostatistics and Epidemiology for Medical ScienceFundamental Cardiovascular SystemFundamental Respiratory System Medical PsychologyTCM Diagnosis 1 TCM Diagnosis 2 Chinese Materia Medica 1 Chinese Materia Medica 2 |
| Total 21 |
Year 4
Semester 1
| CMN 411CMN 441CMN 026CMN 027CMN 028CMN 451CMN 452CMN 453 | Research Ethics and Methodology TCM Terminology 2 Fundamental Genitourinary SystemFundamental Endocrine System Fundamental Nervous System, Brain and BehaviorTCM Formulas 1 TCM Formulas 2Selective Reading of Neijing |
| Total 20 |
Year 4
Semester 2
| CMN 029CMN 030CMN 031CMN 454CMN 455CMN 456 | Fundamental Alimentary System and NutritionFundamental Hematology and Lymphoreticular SystemFundamental Infection and Immunology Introduction to Acupuncture and Moxibustion and MassageAcupuncture and Moxibustion 1Various TCM theoriesวิชาเลือกเสรีวิชาเลือกเสรี |
| Total 19 |
Year 5
Semester 1
| CMN 551CMN 552CMN 553CMN 554CMN 555 | Treatise on Cold Pathogenic DiseasesSynopsis of the Golden Chamber TCM Internal MedicineTCM Ophthalmology Tuinaวิชาเลือกเสรี |
| Total 22 |
Year 5
Semester 2
| CMN 556CMN 557CMN 558CMN 559CMN 560CMN 561CMN 562CMN 563CMN 564 | Science of Epidemic Febrile Disease of TCM Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2Acupuncture and Moxibustion 3 TCM OrthopedicsTCM Obstetrics and GynecologyVarious TCM theoriesTCM ENT TCM Surgery TCM and Holistic Health Care |
| Total 28 |
Year 6
Semester 1
| CMN 671 | Clinical Clerkship 1 |
| Total 15 |
Year 6
Semester 2
| CMN 671 | Clinical Clerkship 2 |
| Total 15 |
Career Opportunities:
- Chinese medicine physician in both public and private hospital/clinic setting
- Lecturer or instructor at the University level
- Chinese Medicine-related business or clinic owner
- Public Health Academician
- Researcher or scientist
Student Life:
Contact:
Miss Jittiya Pruttanopajai
Academic Affairs Officer (Professional Level)
Ext. 4549
Email : jittiyaa@tu.ac.th