In response of the growing interest in studying TCM across the world, Allied Gateway launched the new One-month Acupuncture Basic Course, starting from Mar.31st, 2008 to Apr.30th, 2008.

The course is scheduled to begin with the Basic Theory of Chinese Medicine, through Classic Theory of Chinese Medicine including Meridians, Acupoints, Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, and Acupuncture Therapeutics and unique Acupuncture and Moxibustion treatment for different patients with different diseases, and finally give the students clinical practices. All the profound theories of the course will be explained in simple language with the aim of helping students to understand clearly and fully. And the professional and sufficient clinical practices ensure the practical application after substantially completing this program.

The course is held at the Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

About the University
Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, founded in 1956, is one of the oldest universities of its kind in China. Being a key university of TCM, it was formerly run by the State Administration of TCM and is now administered cooperatively by both the State Administration of TCM and the Guangdong Provincial Government. It is one of the best universities of TCM in China, with many highly qualified lecturers, a large number of advanced teaching equipments and a great variety of academic branches. Today it has a regular teaching faculty of 483 professors and over 700 lecturers。Now there are over 8,000 full-time students, and over 600 are from foreign countries and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions. The university has a long history of enrolling foreign students. Since 1979 it has opened 290 short-term training classes of TCM, and more than 3,000 health workers from 85 countries and regions have benefited greatly from its study courses.

Class Hours

Teaching Schedule

Accommodation
Allied Gateway selects accommodations carefully for security, convenience and comfort. Program Fee varies depending on the accommodation selected. Accommodation options include:

Dorm Double/Single
Live on campus at Foreign Students Dorm. All rooms are furnished with bed, desk, chair, lamp, telephone, air-conditioner and private bathroom. Hot water available in the morning and evening.

Guest House Single
The university has its own guest housel conveniently located on campus. Single occupancy or double shared standard room available. The hotel rooms are well furnished with bed, TV, telephone, fridge, private bathroom, desk, internet access and air-conditioner. Hotel facilities include laundry, gym and daily house-keeping. A 24 hours open fast Chinese food restaurante is on the ground floor of the guest house.

Hotel Single
Located conveniently across the street from the university, it will take you only 5 minutes by walking to the hotel. The 4-star hotel is equipped with all modern facilities and newly renovated in 2006. Restaurant of Chinese food and western one are available in the hotel.

Home stay
Stay with a Chinese family. You will have your private room fully furnished with air-conditioner, bed, desk, chair and closet. Shared facilities include bathroom, kitchen, TV and others. Breakfast and dinner included.

Certificate
Participants will get a certificate issued by the university and recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education and Health.

Airport Transfer
Allied Gateway arranges airport pick-up service for program participants. Our staff will meet you at the arrival gate after you get your luggage and take you to your accommodation. You need to provide us with correct flight information – flight number / flight date 2 weeks before your program starts. Airport drop-off service is offered to participants at the end of the program. To make sure smooth transition, you will be provided with Allied Gateway contact number before you come to China in case of last minute changes.

Program Fees

What Is Included
Study with Allied Gateway, it is not university training only you are receiving. A lot more are covered by Allied Gateway Study in Guangzhou Programs:

• Tuition and university application
• Textbooks
• Certificate
• Accommodation
• University registration
• Weekend sightseeing excursions, cultural workshops, social activities and electives
• Airport pick-up/drop off
• Pre-departure package
• Orientation package
  • RMB30 phone card to call home
  • Map of Guangzhou and China
  • Small Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionary
  • Optional mobile card & pre-paid card
  • Map of university and the area
  • Activity calendar
  • Map of Guangzhou metro
  • English/Chinese menu
  • 24-hour/7-day emergency card with staff info
  • One box of your personal name card with both English and Chinese info
  • Mailing address in both English & Chinese
  • Survival Chinese booklet
• Orientation campus and the area tour
• Welcome/farewell dinner
• Bank account setting-up
• Mobile purchasing
• Visa obtaining support
• Money exchange assistance
• Assistance with travel plans and arrangements
• 24-hours/7-days emergency support
• Chinese language exchange pengyou friends arrangements
• On-site on going assistance from Allied Gateway

How to Apply
To apply, you need to meet requirements below
1. Above 18 years old
2. Be a high school graduate
3. Be in good health

For more information on How to Apply, please click here.
For Application Form, please click here.

If you wish to study at other time than scheduled, please contact Allied Gateway.