What is Traditional Medicine?
This one study program is very unique, because here you will learn various traditional treatment methods that use ingredients obtained from nature and processed by yourself. Learning in this study program tends to lead to eastern medical studies or known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Here you will learn to mix herbal medicines, of course with Malaysian native plants. Then you will also learn to use acupuncture needles, and how to do acupuncture by understanding Yin and Yang theory and other theories. You will also learn massage massage techniques, you know. Not just any massage, but with accupressure expertise. In this Traditional Medicine program, you will also get knowledge of nutrition.
Why did you choose this programme?
Today modern medicine technology is developing very fast. But traditional medicine is not immediately abandoned. There are still many people who choose traditional medicine, because it is more economical and natural. In addition, learning traditional medicine means that you also preserve culture and natural products.
Subjects in Traditional Medicine
- 1Anatomy and Histology
- 2Biophysics
- 3Biochemistry
- 4Bioethics
- 5Botany
- 6Basic Acupuncture
- 7Pathobiology
- 8Physiology
- 9Health Management
- 10Pharmacology
- 11Pharmacognosy
- 12Medicinal Plant Cultivation
- 13Meridian and Point Acupuncture
- 14Acupuncture Differentiation Syndrome
- 15Health Anthropology
- 16Basic Nutrition Sciences
- 17Management of Traditional Medicines Industry
- 18Basic Massage
- 19Acupuncture Therapy
- 20Complementary Nutrition
- 21Emergency
- 22Formulations of Traditional Medicine
- 23Massage Therapy
- 24Nutrition Therapy
- 25Herbal Therapy
- 26Professional Law
Suitable Student's Characteristic
Job Prospect for Traditional Medicine
Graduates of Traditional Medicines study programs can be involved in research and careers in various research institutions such as the Malaysian Institute of Sciences, Ministry of Health Research and Development, and various private-owned laboratories. In addition, graduates of Traditional Medicine are also needed in various clinics and hospitals, and can become entrepreneurs by opening a traditional medicine business.