Program Overview

The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers a comprehensive program in Chinese Medicine, specifically the "中醫女性保健證書課程" (Chinese Medicine Women's Health Certificate Course). This program is designed to provide students with a systematic understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and its application in women's health.

Program Details

• Course Number: Not specified
• Course Type: Part-time
• Start Date: January 6, 2026
• Duration: 120 hours
• Language: Cantonese

Admission Requirements

• Eligibility:
  • (1) Five passes in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (including Chinese Language), or
  • (2) Five subjects at Level 2 or above in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (including Chinese Language), or
  • Equivalent qualifications, or
  • Aged 21 or above with a strong interest in Chinese medicine and a good command of Chinese
• Application Procedure:
  • Submit the application form with required documents and fees
  • Payment methods include check, bank draft, or credit card

Program Structure

The program consists of five modules, covering:

1. Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Introduction to the fundamental principles of traditional Chinese medicine, including yin-yang theory, five elements theory, qi, blood, body fluids, zang-fu organs, and meridian theory.
2. Chinese Medicine for Skin Care: Application of traditional Chinese medicine in skin care, including dietary therapy and external methods for skin health.
3. Women's Physiological Cycle Health Care: Health care for women during different physiological cycles, including dietary therapy and medication.
4. Traditional Chinese Medicine for Pregnancy and Childbirth: Introduction to traditional Chinese medicine for pregnancy and childbirth, including pre-pregnancy preparation, dietary therapy during pregnancy, and postpartum care.
5. Occupational Health for Women: Health care for working women, including stress management, dietary therapy, and exercise.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Describe the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine
• Explain the physiological characteristics and health care of women at different ages and during different physiological cycles
• List common Chinese medicines and their applications
• Describe basic health preservation methods

Assessment and Certification

• Attendance Requirement: At least 70% attendance for each module
• Assessment: Examination for each module
• Certificate: "中醫女性保健證書" (Chinese Medicine Women's Health Certificate) upon completion of all modules and passing the assessments

Fees and Funding

• Application Fee: $150
• Tuition Fee: $19,800
• Funding: Eligible for the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) and the Chinese Medicine Development Fund

Additional Information

• Course Schedule: Tuesdays, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
• Venue: Central Teaching Centre
• Instructor: Not specified
• Language: Cantonese
• CEF Course Code: 41C
• CEF Course Name: 中醫女性保健證書 (Chinese Medicine Women's Health Certificate)