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MC024 - Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture)
Plan: MC024 - Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture)
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Program delivery and structure
Approach to learning and assessmentWork integrated learningProgram structureProgram transition planApproach to learning and assessment
The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate. The teaching method includes lectorial, tutorial, workshop, practical sessions, and clinical placement. You will be expected to complete all prescribed out-of-class learning activities in preparation of scheduled face-to-face and online classes, and encouraged to extend your learning through additional recommended readings and online activities. Of particular importance is the time spent in practice, and work integrated learning (WIL) activities that will develop your employability skills and capabilities. WIL experiences are embedded within the program and provide you with the knowledge, skills and attributes to for lifelong learning throughout your career.
While most courses in the program are delivered at the Bundoora campus, others are via a combination of predominantly online activities supported by some campus-based activities. All courses use Canvas for electronic provision of course material, tutorial and/or other relevant documents.
Assessment is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities. Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the program since the assessment you undertake will be appropriate to the objectives and student learning outcomes for each course. Assessment may include class tests, quizzes, essays/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, practical exams, timed assessment, reflective journals, and clinical exams.
This program contains core courses that include hurdle assessments. If the hurdle assessment associated with the course was not completed successfully, then the final course grade will be marked as failed regardless of the overall marks achieved in the course.
For further information relating to Assessments, please refer to the Assessment and Assessment Flexibility Policy.
Assessment in this Program may include:
Examinations: an individual form of assessment where you are asked to demonstrate your ability to explain principles and to solve problems such as case studies and online quizzes;
Practical assessments: an individual form of assessment where you are asked to demonstrate your ability to recall or apply practical knowledge;
Assignments and projects: these may be done individually or in groups. This method may also enable you to demonstrate your ability to work alone or as a member of a team;
Oral presentations: a form of in-class test, which may be done individually or as a team; Online quizzes: a set of short questions to help you reflect on the work learned in each topic;
Reflective blogs: where you pause to consider what you have learnt, along with reflecting on the development associated with that learning.
Clinical logbooks: you will also be required to keep a clinical logbook of clinical capabilities undertaken during clinical practicum to support and evidence your clinical learning activities.
Inherent requirements
The following information on inherent requirements outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements.
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.
Please read the full list of the Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture) inherent requirements (https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/inherent-requirements/master-of-applied-science-acupuncture)
By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:
- understand more about the program
- determine if you may need support during your studies
- make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you
If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service
The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in on-campus learning and professional experience settings.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Credit: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit.
For more information on assessment, refer to the RMIT Assessment and Assessment Flexibility policy.
Top of pageWork integrated learning
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
- interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
- complete these activities in real work contexts or situations; and
- these interactions and the work context provide a distinctive source of feedback to you to assist your learning.
Any or all of these aspects of a WIL experience may be in a simulated workplace environment.
This program requires you to complete clinical training (WIL) components that are critical to your future practice in acupuncture. Throughout the study, you will complete a number of clinical case studies provided in lectures and assessments, commencing at the clinical observation stage and with increased emphasis during the clinical practicum phase. This integrated process of learning is designed to develop your ability to apply theoretical knowledge to effective clinical practice. Courses concerning evidence-based health research methods provide tools for you to utilise findings gleaned from research to benefit you clinical practice.
You will start with clinical observation following by the clinical practice in COTH2111 Clinical Chinese Medicine 1, COTH2113 Clinical Chinese Medicine 2 and COTH2191 Clinical Chinese Medicine 3. In the final semester, you will undertake the capstone course COTH2115 SCP3 at the on-campus clinic or externally with registered supervisors. You will consult real patients in COTH2115 Supervised Clinical Practice 3 at the on-campus clinic or externally with an approved external supervisor in your capstone course. You will be expected to apply the knowledge and skills of acupuncture you have learned in clinical placement under the close supervision of qualified practitioners.
Top of pageProgram Structure
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Program transition plan
Semester 1, 2025 Transition Plan
Effective from 2025, the program plan MC024 Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture) will be offered both part time and full time delivery. As a result the existing program structure has been amend to reflect this change, resulting in moving courses from Year 2 to Year 1 and Year 3 to Year 2.
This amendment will not impact your progression and completion in this program. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Semester 1, 2018 Transition Plan
Effective from 2018, the program plan MC024 Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture) will be changed. The existing program plan will be formally discontinued at the end of December 2017 and the new program plan will come into effect from January 2018.
If you are currently enrolled in first or second year of the program, you will retain credit for all courses completed but will need to follow transition mappings as detailed below.
If you are in the third year MC024 Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture), your program structure will remain unchanged.
The changed course offerings in the new program structure for enrolled students are set out below. If you are currently enrolled in first or second year of MC024, you will be provided with an individual transition plan. You are strongly advised to contact the Program Coordinator to discuss any queries you have about your individual plan.
The transition map for the new program structure is shown below:
| Year or Semester | Course in old program offering | Credit points | Course in new program offering | Credit points |
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Year 1 Sem 1 |
COTH2185 Professional issues | 12 | COTH2188 Acupuncture theory and practice 1 | 12 |
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Year 1 Sem 2 |
COTH2188 Acupuncture theory and practice 1 | 12 | COTH2190 Acupuncture theory and practice 2 | 12 |
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Year 2 Sem 1 |
COTH2190 Acupuncture theory and practice 2 | 12 | COTH2185 Professional issues | 12 |
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