Question 1

About the Institute

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What is the European Institute of Integrative Health Sciences?

The European Institute of Integrative Health Sciences (EIIHS) is a private higher education institution based in Greece with a global reach. We specialise in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Integrative Health Sciences, and related disciplines, delivered through blended hybrid online and residential learning.

What is Blended Hybrid Learning?

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Question 2

Programs, Specialties and Degrees

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What degrees and programmes are offered?

• BIHS: Bachelor of Integrative Health Sciences (4 years, 240 ECTS).
 • MIHS: Master of Integrative Health Sciences (6 years total, 360 ECTS).

Specialisations (pillars): Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Asian Manual Therapies, Health Energetics, Ayurveda (from 2027).

Other pathways: Certificates, elective modules, postgraduate CEU/PDA courses.

Can I combine specialties?

Yes. Students can begin with one specialty pillar and later add another to expand their degree. For Example Start with BIHS in Acupuncture, add the 4 semester Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) and obtain an MIHS In Acupuncture and CHM.

Question 3

Language of Instruction and Communication

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What language is used in EIIHS and what are the benefits?

All programmes are taught in English. TCM terminology is introduced in Chinese (Pinyin and characters), with guided pronunciation and clinical usage.

Question 4

Enrolments and Transfers

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When can I enrol?
We accept students twice yearly:
 • Fall Cohort: September start (applications are due by end of July)
 • Spring Cohort: February start (applications are due by end of December)

Can I transfer from another TCM school?
Yes, subject to course equivalency review. Only graded modules are eligible for transfer (Maximum of 60 Credits are accepted). Students may also challenge a course by exam if documentation is incomplete.

How about non TCM Schools?
Previous degrees (and transcripts) from non TCM Schools may be submitted (if not older than 7 years) for review. Certain Science classes (i.e. Anatomy, Physiology, Medicine etc) may be transferable and may exempt the student from those classes.

What If I dont have a College Degree?
The EIIHS program is ideally suited for individuals with at least 2 years of previous college degrees, however, on case by case bases, EIIHS may accept students directly from Primary School (High School) or only with previous experience based applications.

Question 5

Accreditations

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Is EIIHS accredited?

Our programmes are designed to meet European TCM Association (ETCMA) and Pan-European Federation of TCM Societies (PEFOTS) standards.

We collaborate with Yo San University (USA), Anhui University of TCM (China), and maintain alignment with NCCAOM (USA) frameworks.

Our long-term goal is formal recognition through European higher education accreditation bodies.

Question 6

Attendance and Study Load Expectations

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What is the student workload?

Each module = ~20 hours asynchronous + 5 hours synchronous learning over 4 weeks.
Average Load =  3-4 Modules per month (9-12 modules per semester)
Delivery Method = Weekly, pre-recorded video lectures with embedded quizzes
Live sessions = One "flipped Classroom" Live session with professor per module, per week 
Live session schedules = Saturdays, Sundays, Schedules are released at start of each semester.

Approximate weekly study load  for Full-time BIHS students: ~30–35 hours per week.

Is attendance mandatory?

YES: Online video Lectures must be viewed (at least 80%) by end of each week to prepare the student for the live "Flipped Classroom" live session on the weekends. Attendance at all live "flipped classes" are mandatory. (1 excused absence per module is allowed).

Question 7

Class, Lecture and Examination Schedules

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When are classes held?

As a blended hybrid institution, we do not operate in traditional classroom settings. Our Pre-recorded lectures are released weekly. and it is up to the students to complete the viewing of these lecture on their own time and leisure, prior to the following weekend. The pre-recorded lectures also include interactive quiz elements, and assignments. Completion of these assignments and quizzes contribute to the students grades. (see grading section)

Live "Flipped classes" with the professors for each module are held on Saturdays and Sundays (usually one hour per module) for Q&A, assignments, and general discussion. Cohort schedules for these classes are are released prior to start of each semester.

When are exams?

Exams take place during the two Clinical intensive Practicums held at the EIIHS Sanctuary Teaching clinic in Athens.

EIIHS Examinations have two components.

1. Written Examination: Cumulative 100 question written exam in form of Multiple choice, True False and fill in the blank questions covering the entire prior semesters subject matter. 
2. Oral Examination: Is a case based live examination of students critical thinking and real world capacity to analyse, present and discuss case based questions (usually in a form of random draw cards) to a panel of examiners.

Intensive schedule times:

Winter: - First week of January to First week of February each year
Summer: First week of June to First week of July

Schedule changes?

EIIHS reserves the right to make changes to the schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, we will inform students in a timely and transparent manner, and provide alternative arrangements to ensure that students can continue their studies without interruption.

Question 8

Study Material and Required Textbooks

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What study resources are provided?
 • Access to Google Classroom, the EIIHS e-Library, and interactive quizzes.
 • All pre-recorded lectures are also accompanied with comprehensive learning guides and student handbooks. 
 • Required textbooks include core references in biomedicine and TCM (e.g. Maciocia, Deadman, Bensky, Wang Ju-Yi, Marieb, Tortora). List of these required textbooks are included in each modules learning objective / syllabus section

Do I need to buy books?
Most of the core knowledge for each module is provided within the handouts and study guides. EIIHS Google Classroom also has an online E-library of key textbooks, study materials and research papers for our students to view.

EIIHS strongly encourages our students to build their personal libraries of required textbooks (print or digital).

Question 9

Clinical Intensive Practicums

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How important is clinical practice in the program?
Clinical observation and practice is a vital component of our Traditional Chinese Medicine program. It involves students observing and participating in clinical treatments under the supervision of experienced practitioners, in order to gain practical experience and develop their clinical skills.

When and where do clinical sessions take place?
Students begin clinical observation and practice from their first year of the program, and continue throughout their studies. Clinical observation and practice sessions take place in multiple student clinics, as well as through online case study classes. These clinics and classes provide students with the opportunity to observe and participate in real clinical treatments, under the guidance and supervision of experienced practitioners.

How does the clinical training work?
 • BIHS: 650 actual clinical hours with 250 Patient record files 
 • MIHS: total of 900 actual clinical hours with total of 500 patient record files
 • Practicum takes place during intensives and in affiliated clinics.
 • Students perform supervised intake, diagnosis, and treatment, with strong emphasis on patient safety and clean needle technique.

Required Equipment
EIIHS Clinical Practicums require specific dress code. 
 • First and second years - Observation - Medical scrubs
 • Year three and beyond - Clinical Interns - Clinical Scrubs or medical smocks. 
 • Basic Medical Toolkit (travel Bag) and list of required equipment are described in the EIIHS Clinic Handbook manual available to registered students

Question 10

Internships, Externships, Apprenticeships

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Where can I complete internships?
EIIHS partners with clinics and hospitals worldwide (Europe, USA, China, Nepal, Morocco, Zanzibar, India, etc.).
 • Internships: Pre-graduation supervised clinical placements at the EIIHS Sanctuary clinics
 • Externships: Optional 4th year and post-graduation training abroad. 
 • Apprenticeships: Learning directly with senior practitioners or faculty.

In certain situations some of our students may be able to complete a certain percentage of the clinical hours with a local practitioner/clinic within their country of residency (with prior approval and vetting by EIIHS of the practitioner/clinic. (Details are arranged during enrollment)

Question 11

Tuition, Payment Plans and Exam Fees

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Full-Time Program Tuition (Per Academic Year)
 • Option 1 (Full Payment): €3,600 (includes €200 registration fee + €3,400 tuition)
 • Option 2 (Instalments): €4,000 (includes €200 registration fee + 3 instalments: €1,400, €1,400, €1,000)

Fall Cohort (September Start)
 • Registration fee: €200 — due upon application
 • Full tuition option: €3,400 — due by 30 June
 • Instalment plan (€4,000 total):
    • 1st instalment €1,400 — by 30 June
    • 2nd instalment €1,400 — by 31 October
    • 3rd instalment €1,000 — by 15 January
 • If admitted after 30 June: full tuition or first instalment is due within 2 weeks of acceptance

Spring Cohort (February start)
 • Registration fee: €200 — due upon application
 • Full tuition option: €3,400 — due by 31 January
 • Instalment plan (€4,000 total):
    • 1st instalment €1,400 — by 31 January
    • 2nd instalment €1,400 — by 31 March
    • 3rd instalment €1,000 — by 15 June
 • If admitted after 31 January: full tuition or first instalment is due within 2 weeks of acceptance

Elective Modules
 • €400 per module — payable upon selection

Other Fees
 • Exam retake: €50 (oral or written)
 • Module retake: €300 per module
 • Private tutoring: €50/hour

Refund Policy (applies to all students)
 • 80% refund: Up to end of Week 1
 • 50% refund: Weeks 2–3
 • No refund: After Week 3

Question 12

Grading Policy

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How are students graded?
 • Grading is on a 100-point scale.
 • Components: 
 • Quizzes, assignments - 40% of overall grade.
 • Mid-year & end-of-year exams - 60% of overall grade.
 • Exams = 50% written (100 Comprehensive written questions) + 50% oral/practical (panel).

What is the passing grade?
The passing grade is 70% (D).

Question 13

Student Support & Resources

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What support does EIIHS provide?
 • Faculty expertise and mentoring
 • Academic and career counselling
 • Tutoring and personal AI tutor support
 • Mental health resources
 • Personal and Professional Development (PPD) projects
 • Community engagement and clinical partnerships

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Question 14

Campus & Intensives

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Where are the study intensives held?
 • Athens Sanctuary Learning Centre – lectures, seminars, clinical practice (“The Sanctuary”)
 • Thessaloniki Learning Centre – group intensives, clinical labs
 • Additional global centres for externships and collaborations

When are the intensives?
Two month-long Clinical intensives each year:
 • Winter: January Start
 • Summer: June Start

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