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Academic Policies</div> </div>\n\n\n<div id=\"middlecontainer\">\n <div id=\"wrapper\">\n <div class=\"outer\">\n <div class=\"float-wrap\">\n <div class=\"colmain\">\n <div id=\"main\">\n <h1 class=\"title\">Academic Policies</h1>\n <div class=\"tabs\"></div>\n <!-- node --> \n<div id=\"node-25\" class=\"node odd full-node node-type-book\">\n \n \n <div class=\"meta\">\n </div>\n\n \n \n <div class=\"content\">\n <h3>Expectations</h3>\n<p>Students are expected to preview the instructors\' notes and required textbooks before each class. Written and practical exams are used to assess proficiency and knowledge; however, they are not the only measures of competence. Attendance, participation, professionalism and clinical performance are other important factors in evaluating the student\'s progress.</p>\n<p>Students should respect the rights of fellow students, faculty, staff, administrators, and other persons associated with the College, and in return, have their rights respected.</p>\n<p>Confidential information provided by the students will remain private and will not be distributed to third parties without the student\'s knowledge and written consent.</p>\n<p>The College encourages freedom of expression and thought by all students and faculty members.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Attendance</h3>\n<p>Students are expected to attend all classes; attendance will be taken and kept on record.</p>\n<p>The student is responsible for providing satisfactory written evidence to the instructor to substantiate the reason for absence. Among the reasons that absences are considered excused by the college are thefollowing:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Death or major illness in a student\'s immediate family.</li>\n<li>Illness of a dependent family member.</li>\n<li>Participation in legal proceedings or administrative procedures that require a student\'s presence.</li>\n<li>Religious holiday.</li>\n<li>Illness that is too severe or contagious for the student to attend class. A doctor\'s note is required.</li>\n<li>Weather or severe road conditions. A written noteis required for record keeping.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Grading Standards</h3>\n<p>Grading System for written, oral, practical as well as clinical practice evaluations are based on the following standards:</p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" bordercolor=\"#72828b\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"50%\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"20\" width=\"15%\">\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>Letter Grade</strong></div>\n</td>\n<td width=\"35%\">\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>Percentage Scale</strong></div>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>A<br />\n A-<br />\n B+<br />\n B<br />\n B-<br />\n C+<br />\n C<br />\n C-<br />\n D</p>\n</blockquote>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>95%+<br />\n 90% - 94%<br />\n 85% - 89%<br />\n 80% - 84%<br />\n 75% - 79%<br />\n 70% - 74%<br />\n 65% - 69%<br />\n 60% - 64%<br />\n Less than 60%</p>\n</blockquote>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>The passing grade in all courses is a &quot;C&quot;. Students who do not manage to pass a course may be given permission by the College to take the course again. The student must present their request to re-take a course in writing and a decision will be made by the Faculty Board after a review of the student\'s overall progress and standings. Permission is subject to the availability of classroom space.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Course Challenges</h3>\n<p>Students may be given advanced credit for course(s) upon the successful completion of a proficiency exam. Students will not receive a refund on tuition fees for challenged courses and a $100.00 proficiency examination fee may apply.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Library Policy</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A book is only on loan for a period of 21 days.</li>\n<li>If a student wishes to renew a book at that time he/she may do so if no one else wishes to sign that book out.</li>\n<li>A maximum of 3 books may be signed out in a student\'s name simultaneously.</li>\n<li>It is the responsibility of the student to keep books in the same condition as they were loaned. If a book is returned marked or dirty, the student may be charged twice the original cost of the book depending on availability.</li>\n<li>A fee of $0.50/day will be charged for each overdue book.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Misconduct</h3>\n<p>Students must conduct themselves in a responsible manner and any of the following shall constitute improper student conduct:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cheating, plagiarism, fraud, deceit, or other forms of academic dishonesty.</li>\n<li>Threatening or subjecting any person, student, or staff, to physical, sexual, or mental harassment, indignity, injury or violence.</li>\n<li>Disturbing, disrupting, or otherwise interfering with studies, laboratories, lectures, work or other activities of fellow students or staff.</li>\n<li>Intentionally damaging, destroying, or moving property, without the authority of the College, or of any student or staff member.</li>\n<li>Unauthorized use of or unauthorized entry to College property.</li>\n<li>Participation in unauthorized or hazardous campus activities.</li>\n<li>Failure to obey the lawful instructions of any College official or employee acting in the performance of his or her duty and failure to obey all published or posted regulations relating to the use and entry of College buildings and facilities.</li>\n<li>Failure to obtain approval, permission, or to follow procedure as required under College policies and regulations.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>A single offence of cheating, plagiarism, or other academic misconduct on term work, tests, or final examinations, etc., may lead to disciplinary probation or a student\'s suspension or expulsion from the College by the dean, if it is determined that the offence warrants such action.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Penalties</h3>\n<p>All students should act in accordance with College policies, standards, procedures, and regulations. Students who do not act accordingly may be subject to disciplinary action as outlined by the regulation of policy on Students\' Discipline.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Failing Grade</strong> - A student may be given a failing grade in either an exercise or course in which that student is found guilty of plagiarism, cheating or other academic misconduct.</li>\n<li><strong>Disciplinary Probation</strong> -The student shall be permitted to maintain registration. The student is expected to attend all classes and activities under specific conditions. A student under probation who meets the conditions within a time frame shall redeem their normal status. Failure to meet the conditions shall result in suspension or even expulsion from the College.</li>\n<li><strong>Suspension</strong> - Students may be suspended from attending classes for a period of time, depending on the alleged violation. The Director will decide when a student can return to class. It is the student\'s full responsibility during this period of time to self-study. It is not the responsibility of the College for missed classes.</li>\n<li><strong>Expulsion</strong> - Students that are expelled from the College will be withdrawn from the program, and may be banned from the College and grounds. There will be no refund of any fees and all outstanding fees and debts to the College and materials on loan must be returned immediately.</li>\n<li><strong>Effects of Suspension or Expulsion</strong> - A student suspended or expelled may not apply, or be considered for readmission to the College until at least twelve months after the end of the session in which the academic offence takes place.</li>\n<li><strong>Standard Appeal Policy</strong> - The Director has the right to take disciplinary action when students violate rules and regulations. Students who feel that they have been inappropriately disciplined may appeal the matter. The student must appeal within 14 days of notice. The appeal meeting will include faculty members, director, and students involved.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Withdrawals</h3>\n<p>The following circumstances and restrictions apply when a student wishes to withdraw from enrolled program or courses.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A student must complete a withdrawal form and submit it to the registration office. (Withdrawal form can be obtained through our administration office.)</li>\n<li>Full or partial tuition may be refundable depending on the progress of scheduled classes. Our refund policy follows the guidelines of the Alberta Private Vocational Traning Regulation. 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In partnership with the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, we are now offering Master’s and PhD degrees programs.
 
The Master Degree programs offered by and at The BUCM is focused on training advanced professionals at the master level, who have deep affection for the Chinese enterprise with comparatively extensive knowledge of human social science, deep and fundamental knowledge of natural science as well as the solid fundamental knowledge of Chinese and western medicine with skillful clinical techniques, be able to undertake the work of medical practice, teaching and clinical research in Chinese medicine.
 
 
Majors (Master's Degree)

  • Clinical Chinese Medicine
  • Acupuncture
  • TCM Internal Medicine
  • Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine

 
Program Duration: Three years of part-time study.
 
 
Application Deadline: June 30th, 2010.
 
 
Admission Requirements (for Master's Degree)
Applicants must meet at least ONE of the following criteria:

  • Registered / Licensed Acupuncturists with Minimum of two-years clinical experience
  • Licensed Physician*
  • Bachelor's of Medicine*
  • Bachelor's of Science Degree*

 
 
Program Commitment (Master's Degree)
Depending on students' backgrounds, students may complete the Master's Degree program in two-six years. .
 
 
Credentials: Upon graduation, graduates will receive Master's Degree issued by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
 
 
Tuition and Fees (Master's Degree)

  • Year One: $11,000.00
  • Year Two: $11,000.00
  • Year Three: $10,000.00
  • Year Four: Free if required
  • Year Five: Free if required
  • Year Six: Free if required

Textbooks and Study notes are included if required. Financing available for qualified students



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