The Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine is a 36-month program that provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to deliver highly effective care to patients of all ages in a variety of settings, including in private practice and hospitals.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine is a form of medical treatment established in China thousands of years ago that has developed into a well-established, effective, and popular form of healing for countless patients around the world for many centuries. In the midst of the opioid crisis, acupuncture has been growing in popularity in the United States. Primarily used for pain management and overall wellness such as immunity enhancement and stress management, this ancient Chinese form of medicine—which involves thin needles inserted into the skin—has gained support from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Medicaid. Alternative care continues to grow in popularity. As a result, healthcare organizations are actively searching for talented holistic health professionals. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine practitioners use methods such as needling, herbal medicine, and many others to help individuals with a wide variety of conditions. At SCU, you can study ancient medicine at a contemporary health sciences university committed to transforming healthcare and healthcare education.

The Diploma of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is a 4-year (8-semester) program that deeply explores theoretical and clinical concepts of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

The Doctor of Acupuncture degrees (Doctor of Acupuncture and Doctor of Acupuncture with Specialization in Herbal Medicine) are offered separately and can also be taken concurrently with the Master of Science in Acupuncture and the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine degrees.

Our Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) program offers comprehensive training in the ancient traditions of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. The four-year degree program is steeped in classical training and practices and is centred around each student’s cultivation and growth.

The goal of the Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (DAc) and Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAc) programs is to train individuals to become a licensed acupuncturist. Students who complete the prescribed course of study at the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) will be awarded a Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (DAc) and Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAc) degrees upon completion of its requirements.

American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM) Acupuncture Program is a graduate-level program awarding a Master of Acupuncture degree with advanced academic demands within the full-time curriculum.

As the only accredited acupuncture institution in the state of Pennsylvania, our Master of Acupuncture Studies program educates future leading acupuncturists for a growing industry in integrative/alternative medicine.

Admission to the professional doctoral program requires the satisfactory completion of a Master’s degree or Master’s level program in Oriental Medicine from an ACAOM accredited or candidate Acupuncture & Oriental medicine program or its international equivalent.

Students awarded the MACM degree will receive comprehensive training in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

The goal of the Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (MAOM) program is to train you to become a licensed acupuncturist.

Our other four Diploma Course disciplines combine to create the BSc Degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. In addition to the Diploma attendance/home study, you will be required to pay University fees, complete additional examinations and submit a dissertation in an approved area of medicine/illness/dysfunction/TCM.

The Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) degree program is designed to provide a comprehensive professional education in acupuncture and Oriental medicine that prepares graduates to practice in clinical settings. This program is combined with instruction in biomedicine and emphasizes an integrative and holistic approach to healthcare. Graduates of the MSAOM program become eligible to take the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) licensure examination and the California Acupuncture Board (CAB) licensure examination.

The goal of the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAc) is to train individuals to become a licensed acupuncturist. Students who complete the prescribed course of study at the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) will be awarded a Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAc) degree upon completion of its requirements.

It’s time to become part of the growing integrative health care industry. Whether you are a nurse looking to expand upon your Western medical training, a massage therapist wanting to provide clients with the benefits of acupuncture, or someone who has experienced the healing of Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s time to pursue your Master’s in Oriental Medicine at East West College of Natural Medicine (EWCNM).