Students are expected to gain expertise of TCM as well as knowledge on modern medicine and traditional Chinese philosophy. Therefore, the university places special emphasis on TCM while incorporating modern ways of medical education. Over the years, the university has made consistent efforts in teaching reforms, taking the lead among TCM universities in China to initiate educational reform.
Strategic Plan Dubbed “the Aircraft Strategy” for Developing Innovative TCM Talents
Solid foundation in TCM theory and practice as the fuselage
Extensive knowledge of modern science and medicine as one wing of the aircraft
Profound understanding of traditional Chinese culture as the other wing
Deepening the Education Reform to Bridge the Gap Between the Classroom and the Clinic
Taking the lead to launch the 5+3 clinical education model which combines standard residence training with academic training
The first to launch the pilot standardized training program for specialist physicians
Initiated the classic progressive teaching model: “Introductory reading - Intensive reading-Clinic”
Teaching Achievement
National Teaching Achievement Award: Grand Prize
Exploration and innovation of the comprehensive reform of clinical medical education in China - the construction and practice of 5+3 model
Submitted together with Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University
National Teaching Achievement Award: First Prize
Exploration and practice of faculty development center in medical colleges and Universities
National Teaching Achievement Award: Second Prize
The establishment and development of Chinese Medicine Anatomy
The course development of Experimental Chinese medicine
Research and Practice on training mode of Chinese Medicine Talents
Student as the center, inheritance and innovation, the reform of TCM higher education
Degree Programs
Doctoral and Master Programs
Level 1 Discipline: 3 Doctoral Programs
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Materia Medica, Integrative Medicine
1 Doctoral Program with Professional Degree
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Level 1 Discipline: 2 Master Programs
History of Science and Technology, Medical technology
4 Master Programs with Professional Degree
Chinese Materia Medica, Nursing, Translation Studies, Public Health
Bachelor-master integrated programs ( 5+3 )
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Tuina program featuring English )
Bachelor Programs
Traditional Chinese Medicine ( 5-year )
Acupuncture and Tuina
Clinical Integrative Medicine
Chinese Materia Medica
Pharmaceutical Science ( China-UK Joint Program )
Rehabilitation Therapy
Hearing and Speech Rehabilitation
Nursing
Bio-engineering( Focusing on TCM informatics and engineering )
Food Safety and Nutrition
Public Administration ( Focusing on Health Management )
Preventive Medicine
National Experimental Teaching Center
National Demonstration Center for Chinese Materia Medica
National Demonstration Center for TCM
National Experimental Teaching Center for TCM Virtual Education
Student Science Innovation
Adhering to the philosophy of “For the Life-long Development of Every Student” , the university creates various platforms to encourage students to engage in innovative and entrepreneurial activities.
75% of the students take part in innovation and entrepreneurial projects.
60 National-level Innovation Projects
140 Student Entrepreneurship and Innovation Projects endorsed by Shanghai Municipal Governments
100 University-level Student Entrepreneurship and Innovation Projects
7 Student Innovation Forums endorsed by Shanghai Municipal Government
