Overview

The Acupuncture with Chinese Herbology programme from University of Bridgeport expands upon the curriculum offered in the master’s in Acupuncture by adding training in herb theory, dispensary practice and clinical herbal training.

Key Facts

For those who pursue this programme, in the first year you will study basic theory, acupuncture concepts and biomedicine.

In the second year you will gradually begin your herbal studies. You will begin a survey of the traditional Chinese Materia Medica, which encompasses over 300 individual herbs. This herbal training continues alongside your acupuncture training and acupuncture clinical internship in your third year. In this phase you will continue to explore individual herbs and 150 formulas.

You will finish your education with classes in clinical applications of Chinese medicine including dietetics, acupuncture/moxibustion and herbal formulae and a herbal clinic concentration in the fourth and final year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy

Physiology

Taijiquan

Western Nutrition

Point Location

Traditional Chinese Diagnosis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

136 SCH

136.5 - 142.5

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgeport, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.9

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General requirements

Programme Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution.

Recommended cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.90 or higher

Required Materials

Application

Official transcripts for the last degree earned.

Résumé

Two letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23290 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23290 USD / year

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In-State

23290 USD / year

≈ 23290 USD / year

Living costs

Bridgeport

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Funding

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