Acceptable Externship Apprenticeship both in the Netherlands and China.
Graduates of SOU can increase their knowledge and skills by means of practical training in China at Beijing University or Zhejiang TCM College and at universities which are recognized as Traditional Medical Training Centers by WHO (World Health Organization). Clinical apprenticeship hours and duration must be stated on a certificate from the relevant institute. If students from SOU wish to do apprenticeship in other institutes in China, a pre-enquiry to the study coordinator of SOU is recommended to ensure the apprenticeship hours are recognized by SOU.

Students of SOU may also do their apprenticeship elsewhere. A reason for doing external apprenticeship can be the distance from home to our clinic. The students should find the place of apprenticeship him/her self, and an evaluation of the TCM practitioner should be pre-arranged. Please consult with the study coordinator on procedures and more details.

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, founded in 1956, is one of the earliest established institutions of higher learning of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China. A fusion between Beijing University and the Beijing College of Acupuncture & Traumatology on July 31, 2000 resulted in a new Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, with a key role in higher education directly under the supervision of the Education Ministry of China.
Full programs for foreign students or short term programs for TCM graduates of foreign countries are offered in the English language. Apprenticeship is done in the affiliated hospitals.

Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine
Founded in June 1959, Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the only higher educational institute in Zhejiang province that specializes in training high-level professionals of TCM. Authorized by the State Council, the University enrolled its first
Postgraduates in 1978, entitled to granting master's degree. In 1985, Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine began enrolling foreign students, and since then has conducted training at all levels to students from over 20 countries. Full programs for foreign students or short term programs for foreign TCM graduates are offered in the English language. Apprenticeship is done in the affiliated hospitals.