Graduate Diploma in
Acupuncture
Conferred by Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine– 2 years Part Time
(only applicable to Singapore Registered Medical or Dental Practitioners)
Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the pioneer of TCM Education provider in Singapore established in 1953 by the Singapore Chinese Physicians’ Association. It is the only TCM Institute that provides Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture for Singapore Registered Medical Practitioners since 2006.
A two year part time training course specially designed for Doctors and Dentists with skill in the practice of acupuncture. The course is recognized by Singapore TCM Practitioners Board. Upon completion of the course candidates are required to pass the SARE (Singapore Acupuncturist Registration Examination) for registration and practicing.
Entry Requirement:
- Medical Doctor or Dentist who possess medical or dental degree with a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience
- Applicant must be currently registered (fully or conditional) with Singapore Medical
Council or Singapore Dental Council
Type of Qualification:
Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture - Conferred by Singapore College of Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Course Language Mediuma: English
（a）Course Hours and Synopses
| Module |
Details |
Course Hours |
Synopses |
| 1 |
Special lectures
Basic Theory of TCM
|
5
80
|
Basic Concepts of TCM
The Yin-Yang Theory
The Five Elements Theory
The Five Zang Organs
The Six Fu Organs
The Extraordinary Fu Organs
Qi (Vital Energy), Xue (Blood) and Jingye (Body Fluid)
Channels and Collaterals
Causes of Disease
Pathogenesis
Prevention and Therapeutic Principles
|
| 2 |
Diagnostics of TCM |
40 |
Inspections
Auscultation and Olfaction
History Taking
Pulse taking
Palpation
Syndrome Differentiation with Eight Principles
Syndrome Differentiation of Qi, Blood and Body Fluid
Syndrome Differentiation of Viscera
|
| 3 |
Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|
100 |
Composition of the Channels Systems
Physiological Functions and Clinical Applications of Channels
Acupoints
Twelve Regular Channels, Ren Channel and Du Channel
Commonly used Extraordinary Points
Acupuncture Needling Techniques
Moxibustion
Cupping
|
| 4 |
Clinical Acupuncture |
80 |
Disease of Internal Medicine
Disease of Gynaecology
External disease and Disease of the Five Sense Organs
|
| 5 |
Clinical Practice |
100 |
Clinical Practice |
（b）Course Fee
COURSE FEES
(2 Instalments per year for 2 years) |
Total Payable (with GST, if any)
(S$) |
Course fee |
12,305.68 |
General & Admin Fee |
457.80 |
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Miscellaneous Fees refer to any optional fees which the students pay only when applicable. Such fees are normally collected by the PEI when the need arises. |
Amount (with GST, if any)
(S$) |
| 1 |
Enrolment Fee (non-refundable) |
54.50 |
| 2 |
Late Payment Fee |
54.50 |
| 3 |
Replacement of Student ID Card/Clinical Practice Card |
21.80 |
| 4 |
Deferred Exam Fee (Per Paper) |
54.50 |
| 5 |
Supplementary Exam Fee (Per Paper) |
54.50 |
| 6 |
Review Exam Marks Fee (Per Paper) |
54.50 |
| 7 |
Repeated Course Fee (Per Course Hour) |
5.45 |
| 8 |
Deferment Fee |
109.00 |
| 9 |
Sit-In Fee for existing student (per course hour) |
10.90 |
| 10 |
Course Book Fee (per book) |
5.00 - 60.00 |
| 11 |
Library Membership Fee |
21.80 |
| 12 |
Administrative Fee for Subject and Exam Waiver (Per Subject) |
54.50 |
| 13 |
Repeat Course Fee (All Subjects) |
1,569.60 |
| 14 |
Graduation / Repeat Graduation Exam Fee (All Subjects) |
436.00 |
| 15 |
Deferred/Supplementary for Graduation Written Exam Fee (Per Paper) |
109.00 |
| 16 |
Deferred/Supplementary for Graduation Oral Exam Fee (Per Paper) |
163.50 |
| 17 |
Deferred/Supplementary for Repeat Graduation Written Exam Fee (Per Paper) |
109.00 |
| 18 |
Deferred/Supplementary for Repeat Graduation Oral Exam Fee (Per Paper) |
163.50 |
| 19 |
Supplementary Clinical Practice Fee (per lesson) |
21.80 |
| 20 |
Application Fee for Additional Clinical Practice (per lesson) |
10.90 |
| 21 |
White Coat Fee |
20.00 - 40.00 |
| 22 |
Medical Insurance Fee (per year) (to be determined by insurance company) |
- |
GST is subjected to change at prevailing rate set by government
| We accept payment methods as below |
| Cash |
GIRO |
Cheque |
NETS |
Bank Transfer
( Internet Banking / ATM / PayNow ) |
|
Singapore Chinese Physicians' Association
