Overview
This Shanghai Summer School (Traditional Chinese Medicine Program) program, initiated in 2012 and held annually during the summer, offers a variety of teaching formats, including lectures, experiential activities, and internships. It brings together international students with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and Chinese volunteers to gradually explore Shanghai, understand Chinese culture, and delve into the magnificent world of TCM. The 2024 'Shanghai Summer School' (TCM Program) will be conducted at the SHUTCM campus (offline).
Key Features
The program's lecture series will systematically introduce TCM knowledge, covering foundational theories, diagnostic techniques, meridians and acupoints, common Chinese herbal medicines, and clinical applications of acupuncture and tuina. In addition to theoretical learning, students will visit locations such as the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine campus, the Shanghai TCM Museum, and affiliated hospitals to understand the practical applications of TCM, acupuncture, and tuina in clinical settings. The program also includes practical Mandarin language lessons for daily life and various cultural activities to experience Chinese traditions, including understanding traditional Chinese festivals. Students will have the opportunity to experience the charm of Shanghai, an international metropolis with a rich multicultural atmosphere.
Programme Structure
Lectures- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- How Traditional Chinese Medicine Perceives Diseases
- Application of Tuina in Modern Life
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Teaches You to Observe and Understand through Speech and Color
- Plants and Minerals as Medicine
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Complementary & Alternative Medicine View 6 other Short Courses in Complementary & Alternative Medicine in ChinaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Requirements: Applicants must be between 18 and 50 years old, in good health, interested in TCM and Chinese traditional culture, and hold valid international insurance. Priority will be given to students majoring in medicine and related fields.
Tuition Fee
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International
20000 CNY/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20000 CNY for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
20000 CNY/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20000 CNY for the full programme during 1 months.
20 Shanghai Summer School Self-support: CNY 20,000/person (including tuition, accommodation, and activity fees. Accommodation is based on double rooms).
Living costs for Shanghai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.