3-Year Chinese Herbal Medicine Diploma
Timeless Wisdom, Modern Application
Expand your skillset, Enhance your practice, Embrace your potential
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3 Year Chinese Herbal Medicine Diploma Programme
This new 3 year Chinese Herbal Medicine diploma will teach the principles of classic Chinese Medicine theory and a wide variety of specialist techniques, taught by masters across a range of popular topics.
Mastering the Properties of Individual Herbs & Essential Formulas
- Learn 125 commonly used herbs.
- Explore over 80 essential herbal formulas and the meaning of formulation.
- Understand the contradictions of pharmacognosy and pharmacology.
- Start your journey on the herbal dispensing programme.
- Observe and participate in clinical case study discussions.
Continue Applying Herbs & Formulas to Disease-Based Conditions
- Syndrome differentiation-based classic Chinese medicine theory with modern disease application.
- Blended study covering topics, including gynaecology, dermatology, pain management, skin conditions & emotional disorders.
- Observation and participation in clinical case study discussions.
Advanced Clinical Practice & Case Studies
- Further improve your skill set with an in-person clinic practice within the Phoenix Academy network.
- Complete 250 direct contact hours of clinical practice under the supervision of the qualified practitioners.
- Undergo 150 clinical case studies whilst on placement.
Benefits of Enrolment
- Be taught, supervised and supported by masters of Chinese medicine with 30+ years teaching and clinical experience across the UK & China and enjoy live and recorded lectures from the UK and SHUTCM
- Upon graduation, receive a certificate of completion from Phoenix Academy & Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Graduates will be able to obtain membership in a professional body (upon the course’s successful accreditation in 2025)
- Boost your professional network and discover wider opportunities
- Access one of the biggest TCM libraries in the world at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine during this diploma programme
- Study trips to SHUTCM where your work counts towards your clinical hours and you can gain access to a Master’s Degree through our collaboration with SHUTCM.
Why Study with Phoenix Academy?
The Phoenix Academy 3-Year Herbal Medicine Diploma is a new programme taught by masters of Chinese Medicine who possess over 30 years of clinical experience. This is taught both in-person and online over the 3 years with live and recorded sessions to support busy practitioners who wish to study whilst working.
This diploma course is taught in collaboration with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and we have entered the final phase of the EHTPA accreditation process.
This is designed to blend classic Chinese medicine theory with modern application and standards, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding and apply this knowledge to their clinical practice.
Free 125 Herb Sample Pack
Student Flexibility
Accessible Support
What Will You Achieve?
Phoenix Academy offers a range of different options for all students to enjoy a comprehensive learning experience, and to boost their career prospects.
Upon successful completion you will receive a certificate of graduation from Phoenix Academy in collaboration with SHUTCM.
Post-graduation, your qualification will give you the right to membership with professional bodies such as RCHM or ATC.
Through our close collaboration, graduates can access vast resources and apply to undertake a degree course with SHUTCM.
Learn from masters across a range of Chinese Medicine topics to enhance your clinic practice and professional skills.
What Have Our Graduates Said?
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