Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
SITCM was established in 1984 and has a long history of providing Chinese medicine (CM) education and has made a significant contribution to the development of CM education in Australia. In 2012 SITCM was registered as a higher education provider and commenced delivery of a four-year bachelor degree in the discipline of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The Bachelor program provides a comprehensive foundation in the theory and practice of traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture, herbal medicine, herbal dispensing, biomedical sciences, and the role and characteristics of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner in the Australian healthcare system. It has an exceptionally strong focus on clinical practice to ensure that graduates are fully equipped to practice as a qualified, professional and ethical TCM practitioner in Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, and herbal dispensary within the framework of the National Health Care System.
