LCTA INTRODUCES GROUND-BREAKING MASTERS IN CHINESE MEDICINE

02/04/2010

The London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (LCTA) has introduced a Masters Degree in Chinese Medicine.

The course, which will be available to study from September 2010, will enable Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners to gain an MSc by researching an aspect of TCM that is of specific interest to them in their practice, whilst continuing to treat their patients.

Masters students will be able to research any condition or any aspect of Chinese medicine through the practice of acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na or qi gong. “The focus of this brand new course is clinical practice, which we believe is the cornerstone of Chinese medicine,” explains LCTA Principal Bonny Williams. “Many of our students discover a passion for certain aspects of Chinese medicine, whether this be related to a specific condition that they enjoy treating, or to a technique that resonates with them. By giving them the opportunity to base a research degree around their existing practice, we hope to assist them in developing their specialism, their expertise and their practical experience much further than they would with a normal research degree.”

Guided by expert mentors and research staff at the College, students will be encouraged to set their own developmental goals, manage their study time and attend Master Classes of their choice, both in the UK and overseas. “Evidence-based research is an important part of the process of improving the credibility of the Chinese medicine profession in the UK,” explains Bonny. “The more expertise we can offer to prove the effectiveness of our practice, the better. It is vitally important to keep raising standards to ensure that Chinese medicine earns the respect and recognition it deserves.

“We hope that our new Masters programme will lead the way in setting a new international standard for Chinese medicine research and look forward to enrolling our first cohort of students in September.”

To find out more or to enrol for September, please call Susanna or Carolina on 020 8446 3332.

About the course

LCTA’s Masters in Chinese Medicine is awarded by the University of Portsmouth (subject to validation). 

The course is run over one or two years, depending on students’ available study time.

The programme is open to anyone with a degree or degree-level qualification in Chinese medicine, membership of a relevant professional body and a fully-insured clinical practice from which to work.

Please click here for further information on the NEW MSc. You can focus your MSc studies on any specific area of Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, tui na, qi gong and herbal medicine.

Become a Master of Herbal Medicine with LCTA

Many students who take on an undergraduate course in traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture wish to pursue a career in the art of herbal medicine. The London College of Traditional Acupuncture (LCTA) now offers superb full time and part time masters’ degrees in herbal medicine.

Over the course of two or three years, students can take part in seven modules which contribute to achieving an MSc in herbal medicine. The master’s degree is validated by the University of Portsmouth and requires a BSc in Chinese medicine, membership of a professional body and a fully insured clinical practise in which to work from.

The final year features an intense research and dissertation year where students will be assigned a mentor to guide and help design a focused and unique research dissertation. The course is specifically designed to be light on attendance, giving students the chance to use their initiative and choose their preferred path during both placement modules and written modules.

“The LCTA masters course gives students a chance to further their knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture to a professional extent. Students can then go on to treat patients and even open up their own herbal medicine practise” says Carly Lewis, marketing manager for the prestigious college.

From September, classes and residential will take place every Friday and some Thursdays. Students will study further into the art of herbal medicine, herbal formulas and strategies and herbal pharmacology. Students will also take part in Chinese medicine master classes to broaden the historical and scientific knowledge surrounding the practise of herbal medicine.

For more information on this fantastic opportunity for further study at LCTA visit the website on www.lcta.com. The team can also be contacted via telephone on +44 (0) 20 8446 3332 or email college@lcta.com.