RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHINESE MEDICINE
As the world increasingly values natural medicine and sustainable development, the major in Resources and Development of Chinese Medicine is becoming an attractive choice for international students. With a strong academic foundation and diverse career opportunities, this program is ideal for those passionate about traditional medicine and applied sciences.
Program Overview
The Resources and Development of Chinese Medicine major is built upon the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), biology, agronomy, and chemistry. It aims to cultivate interdisciplinary professionals who are proficient in the full process of investigating, evaluating, conserving, developing, and utilizing Chinese medicinal resources. Graduates will be equipped to work in areas such as medicinal plant cultivation, processing, quality control, product development, and resource management.
Educational Objectives
This program aims to train high-quality, interdisciplinary talents with a solid foundation in the theories and practical skills related to the development and utilization of Chinese medicinal resources. Graduates will be capable of working in research institutes, universities, enterprises, and government agencies in fields such as resource conservation, cultivation and processing, product development, scientific research, and circulation management.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must complete:
Course Structure:
- Compulsory Courses
- Elective Courses
- Practical Courses
Core Courses
- Chinese Medicinal Resources
- Identification of Chinese Medicinals
- Cultivation of Medicinal Plants
- Pest and Disease Control in Medicinal Plants
- Genetics and Breeding of Medicinal Plants
- Processing and Preparation of Medicinal Materials
- Quality Analysis of Chinese Medicine
- Comprehensive Utilization and Product Development of Medicinal Resources
Research Directions
- Investigation and Evaluation of Medicinal Resources
- Cultivation and Breeding of Medicinal Plants
- Processing and Preparation of Medicinal Materials
- Quality Control and Testing of Chinese Medicine
- Development of New Chinese Medicinal Products
- Conservation and Sustainable Use of Medicinal Resources
Degree Awarded
Degree: Bachelor of Resources and development of Chinese
Career Prospects
Graduates can work in:
- Medicinal material production enterprises
- Chinese medicine R&D institutions
- Traditional Chinese medicine pharmaceutical factories
- Universities and research institutes
- Government and administrative departments (e.g., resource supervision)
Possible job roles include:
- Medicinal resource investigator
- Quality control technician
- Medicinal plant cultivation engineer
- Researcher
- Product development specialist
- Marketing and management personnel
Related Majors
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Preparation
- Biotechnology
- Forestry
- Plant Protection
Top Universities Offering Resources and development of Chinese Programs in China
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Sample Curriculum Structure
General Education Courses
- The Sinicization of Marxism and Youth Responsibility
- Ethics and Law
- College English I–IV
- Physical Education I–IV
- Military Theory
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Courses
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Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Basic Major Courses
- Advanced Mathematics I–II
- Inorganic, Analytical, and Organic Chemistry
- Medicinal Botany, Chinese Medicinal Chemistry
- Traditional Chinese Medicine, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Practical Training
- Internship in Medicinal Resource Identification
- Fieldwork in Medicinal Plant Survey and Collection
- Graduation Thesis (Project)
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Practice
Training Standards and Implementation Pathways
Graduates should possess:
- Strong patriotism and a sense of social responsibility
- Solid foundation in natural sciences and information technology
- Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in medicinal resource development
- Capabilities in research, management, innovation, and entrepreneurship
Training is delivered through a combination of coursework, laboratory practice, skills competitions, and social practice.
