The sequence of steps may be changed according your own schedule. However, we strongly recommend you to complete this Master Degree in 2 years from sending in the Master program application form. If a student can not complete this program in 2 years, he has to pay $3,300 yearly until their completion. |
| 1) |
Finish the basic veterinary acupuncture course (8 credits). |
| 2) |
Mail (and fax if possible) the
Application Form with required materials to
the Chi Institute with a check of $100 for
application fee just before attending a TCVM Annual Conference in China. |
| 3) |
Attend the TCVM conference in China (4 credits) and meet the TCVM professors and the Master Degree committee to confirm your research direction/subject so that you may begin the clinical trial and thesis. |
| 4) |
Pay $3,300 for your first year program either directly to South China Agricultural University or to the Chi Institute by check or wire-transfer. Please remember the tuition fee is $3,300 per year after you enter the South China Agricultural University Master Degree program. The time is the essence. |
| 5) |
Finish all of the core courses and some elective courses in order to accumulate at least 28 credits in total. |
| 6) |
Finish your clinical trial and first draft of your thesis under the supervision of your committee in China remotely. |
| 7) |
For the second year, the Chi Institute offers $3,000 scholarship to selected students for the tuition of the South China Agricultural Universityin order to support them to get more scientific data to validate the TCVM. |
| 8) |
Attend another TCVM conference in China (4 credits), present and defend your thesis with your committee members (4 credits). |
| 9) |
Receive your Master degree in TCVM in China and publish your thesis. |