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 program’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.

Employment Outlook for Acupuncture (M.S.Ac.) Degree from University of Bridgeport

Acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) are among the most requested forms of treatment in the fast-growing field of complementary and integrative medicine and hold promise as among the key modalities to be used in current and future integrative medical settings.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy

Physiology

TCM History/Philosophy

TCM Theory

TCM Diagnosis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

115 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgeport, United States

Disciplines

Complementary & Alternative Medicine View 34 other Masters in Complementary & Alternative Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Required cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the science prerequisites

Application and non-refundable application fee

Official transcripts from all schools attended

Two recommendation letters

Letters must come from employers, professors or professional associates

Personal statement

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Tuition Fee

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International

25491 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 665 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

25491 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 665 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

25491 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 665 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Bridgeport

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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