Overview

The Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine program from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences features both classroom and clinical training in acupuncture studies, emphasizing hands-on learning under direct supervision of experienced faculty. In addition, students receive specialized training in Chinese herbal medicine.

Key features

In the first year, students learn essential foundational theories and principles of both Eastern and Western medicine. You will immediately begin to practice clinical skills and develop the professional competencies necessary to become a successful acupuncturist with a special emphasis on acupuncture needle techniques and Chinese herbal medicine. Students begin their clinical experiences by observing and assisting in the delivery of patient care.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Japanese Acupuncture
Chinese Herbs
Actions and Effects of Points and Channels
Clinical Skills of TCM
Acupuncture Integrative Pain Management
Acupuncture Channel Theory
Bodywork

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Continuing to accept applications on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

165 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Complementary & Alternative Medicine View 35 other Masters in Complementary & Alternative Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

International applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of English proficiency for admission to degree, certificate, and non-degree graduate programs. This must be demonstrated by one of the following means:
The applicant must have completed one of the following:
Four years at a U.S. high school demonstrably delivered in English;
At least two years (60-semester credits or 90 quarter credits) of undergraduate- or graduate-level education in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education;
At least two years (60-semester credits or 90 quarter credits) of undergraduate- or graduate-level education demonstrably delivered in English;
High school or two years (60-semester credits or 90 quarter credits) of undergraduate- or graduate-level education in an institution in one of the following countries or territories: American Samoa; Anguilla;

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36300 USD / year

≈ 36300 USD / year
Out-of-State

36300 USD / year

≈ 36300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36300 USD / year

≈ 36300 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Delivered

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