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Acupuncture (MSc)
Master the Science of Healing. Advance Your Clinical Practice.
About
the programme
Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment which originated 2500 years ago. WHO recognised it from 1970s and accept it as Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the world.
The MSc in Acupuncture programme is a programme designed with the working professionals in mind. The programme incorporates both online and face-to-face (mainly at weekends) learning activities to engage students, with the aim to train competent acupuncturists who are knowledgeable and skilful in acupuncture practices such as needling and moxibustion techniques, Chinese medicine theory and diagnostics etc.
WHY STUDY AT IMU?
Highly Qualified and Experienced Lecturers
Flexibility for Working Professionals
International Benchmark
Research Partnerships
Integrative Curriculum
KEY FACTS
- DEGREE
Master of Science in Acupuncture (IMU)
- COMMENCEMENT
September
- TOTAL DURATION
1.5 to 3 Years (Full-time)**
2.5 – 5 Years (Part-time)
2.5 – 5 Years (Part-time)
- TOTAL TUITION FEE
RM55,650* (Malaysian)
RM60,900* (International)#
RM60,900* (International)#
Disclaimer:
*All tuition and ancillary fees are subject to annual increases, currency exchange rates, and exclusive of levy and bridging fees (if any).
**International students can only apply for full-time programme.
#Effective 1 July 2025, the Malaysian Government has expanded the Sales and Service Tax (SST) to include private higher education services provided to international students. Please note that all fees listed on this website are exclusive of the 6% SST, which will be applied where applicable. Malaysian students are not affected by this tax.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO STUDY?
A Bachelor Degree in Chinese Medicine, Medicine**, Medical Sciences** or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA 2.50 and above as accepted by University’s Senate; or
A Bachelor Degree in Chinese Medicine, Medicine**, Medical Sciences** or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA 2.50, will be subjected to a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience
**Currently open to MBBS graduates only
A Word From
The programme director
"IMU MSc in Acupuncture course is the first and only postgraduate Acupuncture programme available in Malaysia. The programme curriculum is aligned with the international standards and it caters to students from various backgrounds. It will meet the needs of students who are keen on the development and the standardisation of the application of acupuncture."
DR NG SHIH CHAU, CHARLES
Programme Director
BMed (TCM) TUTCM, MMed (TCM) SHUTCM, PhD (TCM) SHUTCM
Programme Director
BMed (TCM) TUTCM, MMed (TCM) SHUTCM, PhD (TCM) SHUTCM
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