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CAD 26521

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 120 Waived

Application Fee

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60 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (BTCM) is a 10-semester program that provides the academic preparation for students to practice as an Acupuncturist after semester 6, and as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, after semester 10. The BTCM program curriculum has been approved by the regulatory body in BC, the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CTCMA) and the CTCMA Registration Committee as meeting the academic requirements for licensure. This positions BTCM graduates desiring to practice in BC, the ability to apply for licensure and registration upon graduation, subject to meeting other non-academic licensing requirements. A student may complete only the first 6 semesters of the program and graduate with a Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine – Acupuncture (an existing KPU credential) or continue through the 10 semesters graduating with a BTCM. A graduate with a Diploma in Acupuncture may use all 86 credits of that credential towards their Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This approach allows practicing Acupuncturists to further their education to practice to the full scope of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner by completing the BTCM program.

The aim of the program is to develop graduates who will become competent Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners able to combine research and critical thinking in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex patients. This practice will rely on deep understanding of the evolving healthcare delivery environment of British Columbia, as well as the similarities and differences between Western medicine, biomedical science, and TCM. Its disciplinary foci will be TCM theory, TCM practice, philosophy, herbal treatment, advanced acupuncture, and the provision of integrated care to complex patients. Graduates will be prepared, through practice management courses and applied practice, to successfully operate their own practices.

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Additional Information

Program Level Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, Jan 2026

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 61
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

26521

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 120 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

27000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Scholarship &  Awards

KPU recognizes achievements and supports student success through scholarships, awards, bursaries, and financial assistance. New students can apply for the following entrance scholarships and awards:

Presidents's Entrance Scholarships
$ 30,000

Regional Entrance Scholarships
$ upto 5000
Fall 2025 Entrance Scholarships and Donor-Funded Entrance Awards
Application Open October 15, 2024 Deadline to apply April 15, 2025
Spring 2026 Entrance Scholarships and Donor-Funded Entrance Awards
Application Open February 15, 2025 Deadline to apply August 15, 2025

 

$16,000 CAD Scholarship for ENTA students

We are pleased to announce that we will be awarding Entrance Scholarships for Entertainment Arts (ENTA) programs for spring and fall 2025 intakes! Qualified ENTA candidates will receive a scholarship of $16,000 CAD. Read more about our ENTA program below or visit kpu.ca/enta. For information about the scholarship and how your students can qualify, reach out to your regional recruiter (kpu.ca/international/contact).

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