The Master courses offered by the Centre both require the presentation of a research thesis. In accordance with the guidelines outlined in the University of Malta Research Code of Practice, all research proposals should be cleared by the Faculty Research Ethics Committee (FREC) and/or the University Research Ethics Committee (UREC).
Guidelines on the preparation of the Research Proposal and for the eventual planning and writing up the thesis are available on the dedicated Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) of the University.
Further relevant instructions can be found on other 今日黑料 websites.
University Library Services - Electronic Thesis Department (EDT): past Undergraduate and postgraduate theses/disertations are available as text-based files through the EDT services. ETDs are available to university staff and student via the 今日黑料 IT account.
Plagarism: Plagiarism is strictly not acceptable and punishable by disciplinary action.
Authenticity declaration: The thesis must be accompanied by a standard format of Declaration of Authenticity signed by the student.
The Master courses offered by the Centre both require the presentation of a research thesis/disertation. In accordance with the guidelines outlined in the University of Malta Research Code of practice, all research proposals should be cleared by a Faculty Research Ethics Committee (FREC) and/or the University Research Ethics Committee (UREC).
The research proposals from students reading for their degree from the Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine should present their proposal to the FREC of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.
The professional portfolio includes recording information details regarding
Logbook of all teaching activities, with practical sessions countersigned by the respective tutors.
Lists of supervised and unsupervised practical procedures undertaken.
Record of encounters with patients, in standard format, followed by reflections on the learning experience.
Assignments and projects undertaken.
Literature review of specific topics.
Participation in seminars and other relevant educational activities.
Research activities.
Details of presentations and publications.
Documentation of specific professional encounters with teaching staff.
Record of all official (summative) and informal (formative) results obtained over the whole teaching programme.
Administrative matters in relation to the teaching programme.
Reflections on successes and difficulties during the course of studies.
At the end of the course of studies leading to the Master鈥檚 degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Culture, the student will be able to:
Carry out a consultation with a patient
Take a history and record the findings
Carry out an examination
Make clinical judgements and decisions
Provide explanation and advice
Provide reassurance and support
Determine a diagnosis based on TCM
Know the underpinning principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), in particular: Yin-Yang, 5 Elements, Zang-Fu, Meridians and Acupoints, Qi, and Blood and Body Fluids
Show competence in diagnostic methods and the identification of syndromes according to the precepts of TCM
Formulate and apply a treatment plan
Be able to judge whether treatment according to TCM is indicated
Negotiate an appropriate management plan with patients and carers
Match appropriate TCM management to the clinical context
Have the necessary skills for the successful practice of acupuncture-moxibustion.
Know the pharmacological properties of Chinese Materia Medica as prescribed.
Describe in terms of modern physiology the immediate and late effects on the body and its tissue of electrical, thermal and mechanical needle stimulation
Review appropriateness of medication and evaluate potential benefits and risks
Recognise the differences between TCM and western medicine
Discuss the historical and cultural differences about illness and health in TCM and modern medical science.
Have a basic knowledge of modern medical science.
Describe the similarities and differences between empiric TCM and evidence-based medicine.
Know the differences between additive and alternative medical treatment.
Assess the psychological and social aspects of a patient鈥檚 complaint
Assess the patient鈥檚 mental state
Assess psychological factors in presentations and impact of illness
Assess social factors in relation to ill-health
Communicate effectively in a medical context
Communicate with patients
Communicate with colleagues
Communicate with relatives and carers
Communicate with people with special needs
Communicate in seeking informed consent
Communicate in writing
Develop effective strategies to deal with aggression
Apply ethical and legal principles in practice
Maintain confidentiality and ensure protection of sensitive data
Apply ethical principles to care
Obtain and record informed consent
Apply Maltese and European Union law to care of patients
Use information technology effectively
Keep accurate and complete clinical records
Use information technology
Access information sources
Store and retrieve information
Be familiar with techniques of clinical audit
Work effectively within the established health care system
Provide patient care which minimizes the risk of harm to patients
Apply measures to prevent the spread of infection
Recognize own health needs and ensure own health does not interfere with professional responsibilities
Conform with professional regulation and certification to practice
Receive and provide professional appraisal
Knows when a patient should be referred to other appropriate health professionals
Professional Attributes of the TCM practitioner
Probity, honesty, ethical commitment
Commitment to maintaining good practice, concern for quality and safety
Empathy
Initiative and interpersonal skills
Appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism
Personal attributes of the TCM practitioner
Ability to recognize limits and ask for help
Ability to work autonomously when necessary
Ability to solve problems and make decisions
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to communicate with experts in other disciplines
Ability to lead and teach others
Capacity to adapt to new situations
Capacity for organization and planning, including time management
Capacity to learn, including lifelong self-directed learning
Capacity for applying knowledge in practice
Ability to carry out audit and research
Student鈥檚 own particular targets
The overall list of outcomes and competences may be converted and amplified into more convenient lists that may then be ticked-off. It is advisable to use this basic list to ensure complete coverage of the curriculum, ideally addressing individual points on a time management matrix.
You may wish to add to the list of outcomes and also particularize specific outcomes as you progress through the learning process
