Northwestern Health Sciences University
Master of Acupuncture
Bloomington, USA
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Master of Acupuncture combines lecture, lab and clinic-based training in acupuncture, bioscience and Chinese herbal medicine. You'll study acupuncture and basic theory (trimesters 1–8), bioscience (trimesters 1–9) and Chinese medicine, covering Materia Medica, formulations and clinical strategies (trimesters 3–9). You’ll apply classroom learning in public and student clinics, assisting healthcare practitioners and gaining 2–3 times the hands-on experience required for board certification. Keywords: acupuncture, TCM, herbal medicine, clinical training.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as licensed acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner, herbalist, integrative clinician in private practice, community clinics, wellness centers, hospitals, sports medicine and pain management settings.
Acupuncture and Basic Theory (Trimesters 1-8): Learn basic Chinese medical principles in your lecture classes while building hands-on skills in point location, needling, accessory techniques and tui na in your methods classes.
Bioscience (Trimesters 1-9): Learn medical principles that are directly relevant to an acupuncture or Chinese medicine practice through lecture and lab classes.
Chinese Medicine (Trimesters 3-9): Begin the study of Chinese herbal medicine with a study of the Materia Medica, continue through formulations and treatment strategies, and complete your study with clinical treatment strategies.
