Bachelor of Homeopathic Medical Science
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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The Bachelor of Homeopathic Medical Science at Lincoln University College provides a comprehensive understanding of homeopathy, including principles, philosophy, and clinical applications. You will study Materia Medica, Organon of Medicine, Repertory, Pharmacy, Homeopathic Case Management, and foundational medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, and community medicine.
The programme is designed to develop competent, ethical, and skilled homeopathic practitioners through critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and holistic patient care. It follows an approved programme structure with a total requirement of 161 credit hours for graduation.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Study Anatomy 1, Anatomy 2 and Medical Physiology 1 to build core body-structure and function knowledge for homeopathic practice.
- Learn Biochemistry & Cell Physiology and General Pathology to understand disease processes and biomedical foundations.
- Gain early homeopathy-focused training through Homeopathic Pharmacy, Organon of Medicine & Homeopathic Philosophy 1 and 2, and Homeopathic Materia Medica 1.
- Advance core homeopathic theory with Organon of Medicine & Homeopathic Philosophy 3 and 4, plus Homeopathic Materia Medica 2 and 3.
- Continue biomedical development with Medical Physiology 2, Microbiology, and Systemic Pathology.
- Build patient-facing and professional capability through Communication Skills and preventive/community learning via Preventive and Social Medicine and Community service.
- Strengthen clinical reasoning with Repertory 1 and Repertory 2, and apply learning through Practice of Medicine & Homeotherapeutics 1 and 2.
- Develop practitioner-ready skills in Psychiatry & Homeotherapeutics and Homeotherapeutics-focused modules alongside Psychology and Research Methodology & Biostatistics.
- Deepen homeopathic medicine knowledge with Homeopathic Materia Medica 4 and Homeopathic Materia Medica 5.
- Complete industrial training across 2 semesters as part of the BHMS programme practical/clinical training requirements in approved homeopathic hospital/clinical placements.
- Undertake the final year project module and demonstrate applied learning through proposal, literature review, data analysis, and a project report/presentation.
- Integrate course learning outcomes through supervised practical work, logbook-based progress tracking, preceptor evaluation, and final assessments.
Curriculum
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medical Science (R/0917/6/0015) full-time curriculum credit-hours structure showing modules and credit hours by semester, including internships in the final semesters. Total credits: 161 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 7 modules | Anatomy 1 | 4 | 20 |
| Biochemistry & Cell Physiology | 4 | |||
| Homeopathic Pharmacy | 4 | |||
| Pharmacology | 2 | |||
| Introduction to Traditional & Complementary Medicine | 1 | |||
| Organon of Medicine & Homeopathic Philosophy 1 | 2 | |||
| Appreciation of Ethics & Civilisations (MPU) | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | 6 modules | Anatomy 2 | 3 | 16 |
| Organon of Medicine & Homeopathic Philosophy 2 | 2 | |||
| Homeopathic Materia Medica 1 | 3 | |||
| Nutrition | 2 | |||
| General Pathology | 2 | |||
| Medical Physiology 1 | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | 7 modules | Philosophy & Current issues (MPU) | 3 | 22 |
| Anatomy 3 | 3 | |||
| Medical Physiology 2 | 4 | |||
| Microbiology | 2 | |||
| Homeopathic Materia Medica 2 | 4 | |||
| Organon of Medicine & Homeopathic Philosophy 3 | 4 | |||
| Communication Skills | 2 | |||
| Semester 4 | 6 modules | Community service (MPU) | 2 | 18 |
| Systemic Pathology | 4 | |||
| Preventive and Social Medicine | 2 | |||
| First aid and Emergency conditions | 2 | |||
| Organon of Medicine & Homeopathic Philosophy 4 | 4 | |||
| Homeopathic Materia Medica 3 | 4 | |||
| Semester 5 | 7 modules | Psychology | 2 | 21 |
| Organon of Medicine & Homeopathic Philosophy 5 | 3 | |||
| Homeopathic Materia Medica 4 | 4 | |||
| Repertory 1 | 3 | |||
| Practice of Medicine & Homeotherapeutics 1 | 4 | |||
| Psychiatry & Homeotherapeutics | 2 | |||
| Research Methodology & Biostatistics | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | 4 modules | Homeopathic Materia Medica 5 | 3 | 14 |
| Repertory 2 | 3 | |||
| Practice of Medicine & Homeotherapeutics 2 | 4 | |||
| Pediatrics & Homeotherapeutics | 4 | |||
| Semester 7 | 5 modules | Homeopathic Materia Medica 6 | 3 | 16 |
| Ophthalmology, ENT and Homeotherapeutics | 4 | |||
| Surgery, Orthopedics & Homeotherapeutics | 4 | |||
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology & Homeotherapeutics | 4 | |||
| Critical Thinking | 1 | |||
| Semester 8 | 5 modules | Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | 2 | 14 |
| Homeopathic Materia Medica 7 | 3 | |||
| Research Project | 3 | |||
| Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism | 2 | |||
| Management & Entrepreneurship | 4 | |||
| Semester 9 | 1 module | Internship 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Semester 10 | 1 module | Internship 2 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | All semester modules including internships | 161 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with a practice-focused understanding of homeopathy, including Materia Medica, Organon principles, repertorisation, and homeopathic case management that you can apply in real clinical contexts.
- The programme blends biomedical foundations (such as anatomy, physiology, and pathology) with homeopathic therapeutic training, helping you build a stronger patient-assessment and treatment-planning skillset.
- You gain research and communication capability through Research Methodology & Biostatistics and Communication Skills, supporting evidence-informed practice and professional patient interaction.
- You develop practitioner readiness through Practice of Medicine & Homeotherapeutics modules and supervised industrial training in approved homeopathic hospital/clinical environments.
- The final year project helps you strengthen analytical and professional problem-solving skills so you can contribute more confidently to homeopathy-related professional work.
- With structured learning across theory, practice, and supervised clinical training, you are better prepared to pursue career paths within the homeopathy and complementary healthcare sector.
Employability rate
Homeopathy and complementary medicine graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting competitive entry levels and the need for supervised practical exposure.
Together, these figures suggest that graduates who complete the programme requirements and build practical confidence can expect more stable career prospects in complementary healthcare roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-university / foundation or equivalent | International applicants must meet Lincoln University College entry qualifications for BHMS, which may include a pass in STPM (with at least CGPA 2.50) or an approved equivalent pre-university or foundation programme. Applicants are also expected to have science-related study background and the required Mathematics and science subject credits where applicable. |
| Bachelor’s degree equivalent | International applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline may be considered subject to the Higher Education Provider’s (HEPs) discretion. Other equivalent/related qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government are also considered for BHMS admission. |
Language requirements
International students must demonstrate English proficiency before joining the main course. Minimum acceptable tests and scores are listed by Lincoln University College for this BHMS programme.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | The official programme page does not publish a tuition amount for this BHMS programme in the accessible sections. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants typically need to show they can fund tuition and living costs for their study in Malaysia. For visa and student pass processing, follow the official student pass and EMGS panel clinic requirements as applicable.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | July - Summer intake | November - Winter intake |
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| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | July - Summer intake | November - Winter intake |
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| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | July - Summer intake | November - Winter intake |
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| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application online
Apply through Lincoln University College’s official online application portal during the open application period. Complete the application form and upload supporting documents such as transcripts and academic qualification details. Pay any application fee if required for your application type. After submission, admissions will review your eligibility for the BHMS intake you selected.
Prepare your English proficiency evidence
International students must provide English proficiency results with the score required for the BHMS programme before joining the main course. Acceptable tests and minimum scores are published by Lincoln University College (including IELTS and TOEFL options, and PTE options). If your English result does not meet the stated criteria, Lincoln University College may provide an English proficiency course to help you meet programme needs.
Credential evaluation for foreign study
If your education was completed outside Malaysia, submit transcripts/mark statements and academic qualification documents for evaluation. Lincoln University College reviews your documents to confirm eligibility for BHMS and may request additional information if needed. Make sure your documentation format matches what the online application requests to avoid delays.