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Welcome to UKTATM

Welcome to UKTATM

The UK Taiwan Academy of Traditional Medicine (UKTATM) brings together leading teachers and clinicians from both the UK and Taiwan in a unique collaboration dedicated to the effective, safe, and modern delivery of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM).

At UKTATM, we offer a globally connected herbal medicine education, blending classical Chinese medical theory, systematic Taiwanese clinical practice, and UK academic excellence. Our aim is to train confident, well-rounded practitioners who are grounded in tradition yet equipped for contemporary practice.

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Ready to Grow with Us? Explore Our TCM Courses!

Foundation Course
Foundation Course (10 Weeks)
New to herbs? Start here. Learn the essential theory of Chinese herbal medicine—perfect for beginners and acupuncturists ready to level up.
Apply for Sep 2025 Intake
Diploma Course
Diploma in Herbal Medicine (22 Months)
Dive deep into Taiwan-style herbal medicine! Learn through classical texts, real-world clinics, and flexible online options.
Apply for Mar 2026 Intake
Taiwan Placement
Taiwan Clinical Study Trip
6–20 July 2025
Registration closed: 6 June
A rare chance to experience hospital-based TCM training in Taiwan.
🚫 Application Closed
CPD Courses
Ethnopharmacy CPD Course
Learn how different cultures use medicinal plants for healing, how to identify real versus fake herbs, and enjoy hands-on sessions creating your own herbal products.
Starts in May 2026
Programme Highlights

What Makes Us Different?

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Taiwanese Herbal Medicine – Refined and Practical

Practitioner-ready system rooted in Taiwan’s refined model, blending classical texts, granule formulas, and exclusive formulas from Taiwan and Japan.

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Central Locations with Pharmacy Support

Real herbs. Real clinical skills — available at our London and Manchester campuses.

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Expert-Led, Globally Connected Teaching

Learn from UK-based mentors and guest teachers with international perspectives in Chinese herbal medicine.

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Academic Links to UK Universities

Open the door to future research, PhD opportunities, and integration with herbal pharmacology through academic collaborations.

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Clinical Placement in London and Manchester

Hands-on clinical experience at our UK teaching sites with potential post-graduate pathways in Taiwan.

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Blended Learning Options

Flexible full-time or part-time learning—combine online sessions with face-to-face clinical and practical teaching.

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Fully Online Options for International Students

Join live-streamed classes from the UK and Taiwan, access recordings, and interact in real time—wherever you are in the world.

Choose Your Path

Choose Your Path

For Acupuncturists

Already have TCM knowledge?

Take the Diploma in Herbal Medicine as a weekend full-time course over 22 months, or choose a flexible part-time option up to 38 months.

Complete the course and become a certified herbalist.

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For Western Medicine Doctor

Interested in Chinese Herbal Medicine?

Start with our 10-week Foundation Course to gain essential herbal knowledge. After completion, you can progress directly into the diploma course.

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Complete Beginners

No science or anatomy background?

No worries! You can still join us. Start with our Foundation Course and take an anatomy course at our referred partner academy. Then you’ll be eligible to continue onto the Diploma.

Start Your Journey with Foundation Course
For Lifelong Learners

Just want to take a CPD course?

Choose from a variety of specialist CPD short courses to deepen your skills and understanding, from postpartum care to classical formulas.

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A Glimpse into UKTATM

UKTATM’s Chinese Herbal Medicine programme offers one of the most comprehensive TCM educations available—seamlessly blending classical Chinese theory with modern clinical training. Rooted in Taiwan’s refined and practitioner-ready system, and delivered by expert faculty from both the UK and Taiwan, the course provides in-depth knowledge of both traditional formulas and real-world clinical applications.

You’ll explore classical texts alongside Taiwan’s evidence-based formulas, including clinically proven prescriptions developed in Taiwan and Japan, such as the renowned Carpo formulas. This integrated approach strengthens your clinical confidence and equips you with a globally connected, forward-thinking perspective.

Whether you’re building on existing TCM skills or starting your journey into herbal medicine, UKTATM prepares you to thrive in today’s integrative healthcare environment.

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