The Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is a combined degree program that provides students with greater exposure to and understanding of another culture. Students studying this course choose a country major choice from the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. If students choose the China major, they complete four consecutive sessions of Mandarin and Chinese culture before proceeding to China for an academic year of study at a university or institution of higher education. The course has a strong history of delivering highly skilled practitioners and researchers. Students complete over 1030 hours of clinical practice starting in their first session, first year of study and are well equipped for private practice. Course structure Students are required to complete 288 credit points of study, comprising 192 credit points in traditional Chinese medicine and 96 credit points of country major choice. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (96 credit points) includes 32 credit points (four 8-credit-point subjects) of instruction in language and culture, 8 credit points (one subject) of study of foundations in international studies, 8 credit points (one subject) of study of contemporary culture and 48 credit points (two sessions) of study at a university or institution of higher education in the country of choice. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program. Careers Career options include acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine practitioner in private or community health services. This combined program makes it more possible for graduates to practise outside Australia.