Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in Worcester United States | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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Worcester United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,680
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Acquire the expertise, education, and skills needed to deliver advanced healthcare to patients across all age groups while obtaining specialized instruction in Chinese herbal medicine (CHM). During this three-year program at MCPHS University's Worcester campus, you'll benefit from both theoretical learning and practical clinical experience guided by our dedicated faculty. Your CHM education is seamlessly woven into your acupuncture curriculum throughout your studies. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to practice in diverse healthcare environments, ranging from solo practices to large hospital systems. Graduates qualify to sit for national certification examinations and pursue professional licensure. Our passionate students, distinguished faculty, and strong ties to prestigious medical organizations create an outstanding educational atmosphere.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master's program applicants must demonstrate satisfactory completion of at least two (2) years of undergraduate-level education (defined as 60-semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an institution accredited or pre-accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. In considering the acceptance of education and training obtained in foreign countries, credits earned at a foreign educational institution must be validated by a recognized educational credentials evaluation service.
A maximum of 30-semester credits (or 50%) of the prerequisite two-year education requirement may be earned through prior learning assessment using either, or a combination, of the following assessment techniques: (1) credit by examination using recognized, independently administered, and validated standardized tests and/or (2) assignment of credit for military and corporate training based on recommendations established by the American Council on Education.
The following courses must be completed either prior to enrollment or at MCPHS as part of your program. These courses must have been completed at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better.
Anatomy & Physiology I & II (6 credits)
Anatomy, Biology, or Physiology Lab* (1 credit)
General Biology (3 credits)
Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
Microbiology (3 credits)
International Applicants
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, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Christmas Island, Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Sudan, St. Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
In all cases, English must have been both the language of instruction and the language of the curriculum used.
OR
The applicant must have completed one of the following assessments at the required level:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT - Total: 61),
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Format (Overall Band: 6.5),
Pearson Test of English (PTE), Academic (Overall: 45).
A maximum of 30-semester credits (or 50%) of the prerequisite two-year education requirement may be earned through prior learning assessment using either, or a combination, of the following assessment techniques: (1) credit by examination using recognized, independently administered, and validated standardized tests and/or (2) assignment of credit for military and corporate training based on recommendations established by the American Council on Education.
The following courses must be completed either prior to enrollment or at MCPHS as part of your program. These courses must have been completed at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better.
Anatomy & Physiology I & II (6 credits)
Anatomy, Biology, or Physiology Lab* (1 credit)
General Biology (3 credits)
Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
Microbiology (3 credits)
International Applicants
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, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Christmas Island, Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Sudan, St. Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
In all cases, English must have been both the language of instruction and the language of the curriculum used.
OR
The applicant must have completed one of the following assessments at the required level:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT - Total: 61),
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Format (Overall Band: 6.5),
Pearson Test of English (PTE), Academic (Overall: 45).
Tuition
USD
22,680