Established in 1958, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TUTCM) has been listed as one of the co-constructed higher educations by Ministry of Education (MOE), State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SATCM) and Tianjin Municipal Government, one of the China “Double First-class” universities and Chinese Materia Medica as one of the “Double First-rate” programs It is the only former State Education Commission (Present MOE) approved International University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and also the hosting institution of Educational Instruction Committee and World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS). Adhering the motto of “Strengthening moral education and pursuing academic studies, inheriting and innovating”, TUTCM has developed into a teaching and research oriented university with TCM education as the main body, and covers extensive areas of study, namely as Medicine, Science, Arts, Management, Engineering and Education.
The University has one “Double First-rate” program of Chinese Materia Medica and two National Key Programs of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina and TCM Internal Medicine. There are three affiliated hospitals.
The University has extensive international exchanges and cooperation. It aims to cultivate international applied talents in clinic with solid theoretical foundation and excellent clinical skills which make it enjoy a high reputation world wide. It has formed TCM internationalization talents training system where the bachelor education is the main part. The system also covers master and doctoral education and short and long term certificate studies.
I. Programs and Categories
Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina (Master/Doctor)
Chinese Materia Medica [Chinese Pharmacy] (Master/Doctor)
Pharmacology (Master/Doctor)
Pharmacy (Master/Doctor)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Master)
Pharmaceutical Analysis (Master)
II. Courses Introduction
A. Main Courses of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina
TCM Research Approaches, Development Progress of TCM Internal Medicine, Theories of TCM, TCM Diagnostics, Therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tuina, Medical Qi Gong, Local Anatomy of Acupuncture Points, Development Progress of TCM Diagnostics, Chinese Language and etc.
B. Main Courses of Chinese Materia Medica (CMM)
Theories of TCM, Chinese Materia Medica, TCM Prescriptions, Development Progress of TCM Chemistry, Development Progress of TCM Pharmacology, Development Progress of TCM Preparation, Development Progress of TCM Preparation Analysis, Research and Development of TCM New Drugs, Introduction to TCM Resources, Chinese Language and etc.
III. Language of Instruction: English
IV. Applicant Requirements
A. Non-Chinese Citizen
B. Physical and Psychological Health
C. IELTS, TOFEL or any other English proficiency certificate is required. Native English speaker or applicants whose official Language is English can be exempted
D. For Master’s Applicants (One of the following):
i. Master’s Applicants for Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina: Bachelor in Medicine or related subjects
ii. Master’s Applicants for Chinese Materia Medica, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis: Bachelor in Chinese Materia Medica, Pharmacy or other related majors
E. For Doctoral Applicants (One of the following):
i. Doctoral Applicants for Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina: Master in Medicine or related subjects
ii. Doctoral Applicants for Chinese Materia Medica, Pharmacology, Pharmacy: Master in Chinese Materia Medica, Pharmacy or other related majors
F. No more than 35 years old for master’s applicants and 40 for doctoral applicants
V. Contents of Scholarship
A. Application fee and tuition waiver
B. Living allowance
C. Accommodation on campus
D. Comprehensive Medical Insurance
VI. Expenses excluded in the Scholarship range above should be self-supported. Expenses including but not limited to international tickets, transportation fares overseas or in China, physical examination fee, other related costs will be responsible by the students and detailed information please refer to admission notice. This scholarship is used for studying in TUTCM ONLY and no program transferring permitted after admission. Please refer to the standard which is published by Ministry of Education for the latest standard and rate.
VII. Category and Length of Schooling: Full-time, 3 Years
VIII. Degree Available: Master or Doctoral Degree and Diploma
IX. ONLINE Application Deadline: Please complete online application and submit documents needed at http://www.campuschina.org before March 1st, 2024 (Program Category is TYPE B. TUTCM AGENCY NUMBER is 10063). Please find the enclosed details of online steps.
X. Entry Date: September 2024 (subject to admission letter)
XI. Application Documents Needed (Please submit PDF or JPG scanned copies, “★” items are mandatory. Photos shot by mobile phone camera are invalid. Uncompleted or blurred documents will affect your scholarship application. )
★A. NOTARIZED highest diploma in Chinese or English
Prospective diploma recipients must submit official document issued by your current school to prove your current student status or expected graduation date. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
★B. NOTARIZED Transcripts in Chinese or English
Transcripts of undergraduate education must be provided for master’s application. Transcripts of undergraduate and postgraduate education must be provided for doctoral application. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
★C. Two Recommendation Letters (Written in Chinese or English by 2 different professors or associate professors)
These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of studying in China, the cooperation and exchange between the reference or recommending institutes and our university, as well as the evaluation of the applicant’s comprehensive abilities and future growth. (These letters are quite important, please do the preparation carefully.)
★D. Study Plan in China or research proposal, not less than 1,000 words. The plan can include, but not limited to your willingness to study in China, description of your professional abilities and education background, your research proposal and development plan in the future, and etc.
★E. English proficiency certificate
IELTS, TOFEL or any other English proficiency certificate is required. Native English speaker or applicants whose official Language is English can be exempted.
★F. Photocopy of Valid Passport (The validity date should be late than September, 2024)
★G. Photo (2-inch color photos with white background, full face without hat)
★H. A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant). The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.
★I. No Criminal Record Report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of non-criminal record issued by the local public security authority. It is usually issued within 6 months before the submission date of the application.
★ J. Pre-admission letter. Please send all your application documents to tutcm@hotmail.com before February 20th, 2024 to apply for your pre-admission letter. The subject of your email name shall be in the form of “Pre-admission+nationality+name”. (The pre-admission letter plays an essential part in your scholarship application. The online application is incomplete without this letter.)
K. Academic papers. (Papers published in high quality journals can help your application.)
L. Other background materials. (Providing certificates of award or professional training, medical practice license, employment certificate, or etc., which can well prove your professional abilities and potential will help your application.)
XII. Contact
International Education College, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Add: 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, China, 301617.
Tel: 86-22-59596555 Fax: 86-22-59596132 E-mail: tutcm@hotmail.com
Admission Website: http://iec.tjutcm.edu.cn TUTCM Website: www.tjutcm.edu.cn