Educational training in traditional medicine promotes a comprehensive understanding of the practices and skills associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine. This might include herbal remedies and acupuncture. Students may learn the ancient philosophical and cultural concepts of TCM along with more modern clinical applications.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.