Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,900 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
A student visa requires a full-time CRICOS-registered course, and single subjects have no CRICOS registration. If you’re studying in Australia on a student visa, you’ll need a full qualification instead.
See CRICOS-registered alternativesChinese Medicine Foundations introduces the basic concepts and terminologies required to study and understand the Chinese Medicine paradigm. This subject will explore Chinese medicine’s understanding of the human body, which is integral in guiding diagnosis and treatment. Core theories including Yin and Yang theory, 5 Element theory, and Zang-Fu theory and their application to the physiological and psychological functions of the human body, nature, and mind will be discussed. The normal functioning of each Zang Fu organ and a description of the general pathological signs and symptoms associated with each organ will be a focus of this subject. Chinese Medicine holds that the human body is composed of basic substrates such as Qi, Blood, Body Fluids and Essence. The concept, functions and generation of each substrate will be examined. In addition, the exogenous and endogenous causes of disease and the prevention of disease will be covered, with emphasis on dietary therapy. Students will learn about the energetic characteristics and key medicinal actions of a range of foods, providing students with the ability recommend specific foods to treat various organ pathologies. This subject provides the theoretical basis for understanding diagnosis and treatment of disease in latter units in the course.
Chinese Medicine Foundations is a standalone subject at Torrens University Australia in NSW. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Torrens University Australia before enrolling.
Torrens University Australia is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 12 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Torrens University Australia before enrolling.
