Programmes
Introduction
CUTW, through its School of Chinese Medicine and Health Care, is the first institution in Hong Kong that provides post-secondary associate degree programmes in Chinese medicine. We are committed to making our best efforts to provide a wide range of professional programmes for our students. It launched the first two-year full-time Associate of Science programmes in Chinese Medicine (General) and Chinese Medicine (Dispensing) in 2005 and in 2006, the School will introduce a two-year full-time Associate of Science programme in Life Science. With a team of devoted academic staff and Chinese medicine experts, the School aims to nurture a new generation of quality Chinese medicine and health care practitioners and professionals to fit the special needs of the medical field in Hong Kong.
Objectives
The school aspires to:
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Adopt the traditional knowledge and culture of Chinese medicine and provide high-quality tertiary education for our students; and |
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Encourage whole-person development so that our students will possess both professional knowledge and integrity. |
Specialized Areas in Chinese Medicine
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To nurture professional Chinese medicine and health care practitioners with an international outlook so as to foster the internationalization of Chinese medicine; and |
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To integrate theoretical principles and practicum experience to meet the local needs of Chinese medicine and health care practitioners. |
Specialized Areas in Life Science
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To appreciate the development and application of life science and biomedical knowledge and skills of the scientific environment; |
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To master the fundamental knowledge and skills with integration of cutting-edge biotechnology as well as life science concepts to cope with the diversities of life. |
Potential Areas for Further Studies
- Chinese Medicine
- Pharmacy (Chinese Medicine)
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Pharmacy
- Food and nutritional sciences
- Environmental sciences
Career Prospects
Other than having the option of further studies at prestigious Chinese Medicine institutions in China and overseas, graduates may pursue careers such as those in biotechnology or health food products industries, Chinese Medicine clinics in government and private institutions, Chinese Medicine health care products research centres, beauty salons and homes for the elderly, while graduates of Life Science will have the skills and competence for jobs in laboratories and clinics. |
