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How to Apply

AIMC accepts applications on an ongoing basis, with three program start dates each year:
Fall (September), Spring (January), and Summer (May).

We recommend applying early to allow time for transcript review and financial aid processing. Once your application is complete, you will be invited for an admissions interview. Late applicants must submit all documents at least one week prior to the start of the trimester.

For any questions, please contact our Admissions Department at start@aimc.edu or call 510-224-3178.

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Masters
Degree

172.5 units / 10 terms / 3.5 years

Build your foundation with our ten-term Masters program.

Doctoral
Degree

188.5 units / 12 terms / 4 years

Advance your expertise with our twelve-term Doctoral program.

Doctoral Completion

16 units / 2 terms / 30 weeks

Expand your expertise with our two-term Doctoral Completion Track.

Admissions Requirements

Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MAHM)

A high school diploma or GED
(AIMC Berkeley does not accept ability-to-benefit (ATB) students).
A minimum of 60 semester units (135 quarter units) of undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (DAHM)

A high school diploma or GED
(AIMC does not accept ability-to-benefit (ATB) students).
A minimum of 90 semester units (135 quarter units) of undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and in good academic standing.

Doctoral Completion Track

A Master’s degree equivalent to AIMC’s MAHM. Most California Acupuncture Board-approved programs grant degrees equivalent to AIMC’s MAHM.
A high school diploma or GED (AIMC does not accept ability-to-benefit students).
A minimum of 90 semester units (135 quarter units) of undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and in good academic standing.

Admissions Process

Step 1. Apply

Write a 500-word essay describing your journey toward Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, including your philosophy and goals as a healthcare professional.
Pay the $100 non-refundable application fee.
Gathering required documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Government-issued ID
- Official college transcripts sent directly from the institution via an electronic transcript service. AIMC does not accept student-submitted transcripts.
  Use the following information to request your electronic transcript:
  AIMC Admissions Department
  start@aimc.edu | 510-224-3178
- If electronic transcripts are unavailable, contact Admissions for guidance on submitting paper transcripts.
- Two recommendation letters from professional, educational, or personal contacts. These letters should assess your academic ability, professionalism, compassion, maturity, and readiness for the Master’s or Doctoral program.
Complete Application for either the Master’s or Doctoral program.

Step 2. Interview

Once all materials are received, Admissions will contact you to schedule an online interview. Online interviews are preferred, but phone interviews may be arranged if necessary.

Step 3. Review and Notification

After your interview, the admissions committee will convene and review your application. You will receive a letter of acceptance or denial.

Step 4. Sign Enrollment Agreement

Once you've received your letter of acceptance, you will begin your journey in integrative medical education by signing your enrollment agreement. Welcome aboard!

For questions about your application status, email start@aimc.edu or call 510-224-3178.

Transfer Students

Welcome! All transfer students should complete the same admissions process detailed above. Submitting your application will kick off the transcript review process for assessing transfer credit. For questions, email start@aimc.edu or call 510-224-3178.

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Non-degree students take individual AIMC courses without enrolling in a full degree program. This option is ideal for:

California Acupuncture Board (CAB) tutorial program students
Students currently enrolled at other acupuncture schools
Healthcare professionals such as nurses, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, naturopathic doctors, dentists, and other practitioners seeking to expand their integrative medicine knowledge

Non-Degree Seeking program requirement

A high school diploma or GED. (AIMC does not accept ability-to-benefit (ATB) students.)
Completion of prerequisite education required for the course(s) you wish to take.

Application Process

Step 1: Application Part 1

Complete the Non-Degree Application Form.
Pay the $100 non-refundable application fee.
Begin gathering required documents for Application Part 2.

Step 2: Application Part 2

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Government-issued ID
Unofficial transcripts from your current or previous acupuncture degree program (electronic copies only)
C.A.B. tutorial program students must submit a letter from their program identifying the required courses and their equivalent AIMC courses. Note: AIMC cannot evaluate course equivalencies for the C.A.B. tutorial program.

Step 3: Interview