Overview

Name: Vietnam Academy of Traditional Medicine (VATM)

Location: Located in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, the specific address is No. 148, Nguyen Van Chao Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi.

Introduction: The Vietnam Academy of Traditional Medicine is a higher education institution with traditional medicine, pharmacy and health science as its main directions. The school is committed to cultivating traditional medicine talents with professional knowledge and practical ability, and contributing to the development of traditional medicine and public health in Vietnam. The school enjoys a good reputation in traditional medicine, herbal medicine, acupuncture and other fields, and is one of the important traditional medicine education and research institutions in Vietnam.

Campus and number of students

Campus: The main campus of the school is located in Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi. The campus environment is beautiful and the facilities are complete, including modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, clinical practice bases, etc.

Number of students: The school currently has about 2,000 students, including undergraduates, masters and doctoral students, as well as various short-term training students.

Educational philosophy

The school adheres to the educational philosophy of "science, innovation, and practice", focuses on cultivating students' practical operation ability and innovation ability, encourages students to actively participate in traditional medicine practice and scientific research projects, and improves their comprehensive quality.

Disciplines and departments

The Vietnam Traditional Medicine College has multiple colleges and departments, covering the following major disciplines:

College of Traditional Medicine: Research Chinese medicine, Vietnamese traditional medicine, acupuncture, massage, etc., and cultivate traditional medicine professionals.

College of Pharmacy: Research herbal medicine, natural drug chemistry, pharmacology, etc., and cultivate pharmacy professionals.

College of Health Sciences: Research public health, health management, nutrition, etc., and cultivate health science professionals.

College of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy: Research rehabilitation medicine, physiotherapy technology, exercise therapy, etc., and cultivate rehabilitation and physiotherapy professionals.

College of International Exchange and Cooperation: Responsible for international exchange and cooperation projects and promoting Vietnamese traditional medicine.

Course Setting

Undergraduate courses: Provide undergraduate courses in traditional medicine, pharmacy, health science, rehabilitation and physiotherapy.

Postgraduate courses: Provide master's and doctoral courses in traditional medicine, pharmacy, health science, rehabilitation and physiotherapy.

Short-term training: Provide various short-term training courses for in-service personnel, such as herbal identification, acupuncture techniques, rehabilitation therapy, etc.

Practice and internship

Internship opportunities: The school cooperates with many hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical factories and research institutions to provide students with internship opportunities to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical work.

Clinical internship: Students can conduct clinical internships in the school's affiliated hospitals and cooperative medical institutions to improve their practical operation skills.

Research projects: Students have the opportunity to participate in the school's scientific research projects and conduct cutting-edge research with their mentors, especially in the development of herbal medicines and the evaluation of the efficacy of traditional medicine.

Ranking

The Vietnam Academy of Traditional Medicine enjoys a high reputation in the field of traditional medicine education and research in Vietnam, and has been rated as one of the top related institutions in Vietnam many times. Although international rankings may not be easy to obtain, it is in a leading position among similar institutions in the country.

Costs

Tuition fees: The tuition fees for local Vietnamese students per semester are about 2 million to 4 million Vietnamese dong (about RMB 600 to 1,200). The tuition fees for international students will be higher, and the specific amount needs to be consulted with the school officials.

Other expenses: Including accommodation fees, textbook fees, living expenses, etc., the specific fees vary depending on personal circumstances.

Campus Environment

Facilities: The school has modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, clinical practice bases, etc. There are also multiple learning and leisure areas on campus, providing a good learning and living environment.

Accommodation: The school provides dormitories for out-of-town and international students. The dormitory conditions are good and equipped with basic living facilities.

Notes

Language requirements: Some courses may be taught in English, but most courses are still taught in Vietnamese. International students need to have a certain foundation in Vietnamese.

Application materials: Prepare complete application documents, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, etc.

Visa and insurance: Make sure to handle the visa procedures required for studying in Vietnam and purchase appropriate insurance.

Cultural adaptation: Understand the cultural customs of Vietnam in order to better integrate into local life.