Programme Description

Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Medicine): Full course name

R/0917/8/0002: Course code

08/32: Expiry date (month/year)

MQA/SWA5697: Accreditation status and reference code

Programme Details

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

1. Graduates who use their practical and analytical skills to contribute to the development in medical science and to the well-being of society.
2. Graduates who are ethical, professional in their conduct and effective in communication.
3. Graduates who are engaged in life-long learning and continued professional development.
4. Graduate who can contribute to national and global development through teaching, learning and research.

Programme Learning Outcome (PLO)

Upon graduation, students from this programme are able to:

1. Demonstrate in-depth principles underlying scientific research.
2. Critically review information and knowledge for the formulation of a research project.
3. Execute effectively independent and collaborative research activities related to the selected area of research. 
4. Use of wide range information and digital technologies for data processing and interpretation.
5. Demonstrate competent numeracy skills through the analysis and interpretation of research data with effective presentation of results.
6. Interact effectively with peers, supervisors and research communities.
7. Convey new ideas and in-depth findings effectively through research proposals, oral presentations and publications.
8. Demonstrate enhanced leadership capacity and teamwork in a research-based environment.
9. Demonstrate effective life-long learning practice for continued professional development.
10. Articulate entrepreneurial thinking in the conduct of research for improving human’s health.
11. Incorporate relevant legal, ethical, professional and sustainable practice, as well as cultural and religious sensitivities.