Overview

It serves a quarter of the world’s population and has increased in public acceptance in the United States and Europe as the fastest growing complementary health care field. Oriental medicine has gained this respect by being both the most ancient written form of medical therapy known and a form of medicine with excellent clinical results.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which encompasses acupuncture, herbal therapy, manual therapy, diet counseling, exercise and breathing techniques, has been in use for thousands of years. Over the millennia, the Asian community has continuously refined this ancient healing art. During the last century, this refinement has included integration of Western medical sciences within the paradigm of TCM.

At the University of Brigdeport, the Master of Science in Acupuncture degree programme’s goal is to provide acupuncture and TCM training consistent with the developing traditions on Asia and the growing modern health care system in the United States.

Having an opportunity to work alone and in conjunction with other health care practitioners in the Health Sciences Center, the students will be able to integrate the care of patients with other health care providers. Thus, the student gains a “real world” advantage before entering private practice.

Career opportunities

Acupuncture practitioners can create financially supportive careers with flexible work schedules that are rewarding on many levels. An acupuncture career offers the opportunity for a balanced lifestyle for both the practitioner and her patients.
Most graduates of acupuncture schools and colleges start private practices and are their own boss. They can choose the work environment that is best for them.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physiology

Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory

Traditional Chinese Diagnosis

Traditional Chinese History and Philosophy

Taijiquan

Meridian Theory

Evidence Informed Practices

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

115 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgeport, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.9

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent (120 completed semester hours) from an accredited institution or recognized international institution

Official transcripts from all institutions attended

Required cumulative GPA of 2.9 or higher in the science prerequisites

Prerequisites completed prior to matriculation:

Biology with labs - 6 semester hours

Chemistry with labs - 6 semester hours

English - 6 semester hours

Psychology - 3 semester hours

Social Science - 3 semester hours

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Tuition Fees

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26258 USD / year

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26258 USD / year

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26258 USD / year

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Living costs

Bridgeport

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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