Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4.0F/EqP
Campus
Sydney (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2026-06-15
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties. Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.
Student life (indicative)
Sydney delivers one of the world's great student lifestyles — iconic beaches minutes from campus, a thriving food and bar scene, world-class cultural institutions, and a warm outdoor culture year-round.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Sydney delivers one of the world's great student lifestyles — iconic beaches minutes from campus, a thriving food and bar scene, world-class cultural institutions, and a warm outdoor culture year-round.
- Sydney delivers one of the world's great student lifestyles — iconic beaches minutes from campus, a thriving food and bar scene, world-class cultural institutions, and a warm outdoor culture year-round.
What Students Love
- Beach lifestyle
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Diverse international food scene
- Major sports culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties. Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.
- Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties.
- Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Business
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Sydney carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,350/month (housing $1,430, food $490, transport $150). Sydney's costs are the highest in Australia, but the beaches, career network and lifestyle are world-class.
- Like most major Australian cities, Sydney carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,350/month (housing $1,430, food $490, transport $150).
- Sydney's costs are the highest in Australia, but the beaches, career network and lifestyle are world-class.