Master's Program
Welcome to the Master's Program
Choose Your Path
The Master of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine (MAHM) program is the entry-level degree required to become a licensed acupuncturist.
At AIMC, this program is accredited by both the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM) and the California Acupuncture Board (CAB), ensuring graduates are fully prepared for licensure, regardless of where they choose to practice.
The Doctor of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine (DAHM) program provides advanced training for both new students and licensed practitioners who wish to deepen their expertise in acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Students can earn both degrees through a dual-degree pathway, with just two additional terms after completing the MAHM.
Licensed acupuncturists may also enroll directly through a streamlined Doctoral Completion Track.
This program is designed to enhance clinical skills, broaden integrative healthcare knowledge, and elevate professional practice and opportunities.
Master's Program Overview
Foundational training for students pursuing licensure and clinical practice in Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine.
Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MAHM)
A comprehensive 3.5-year professional master’s program designed for students pursuing licensure and clinical expertise in Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine.
Program Length & Hours
10 Terms (3.5 Years)
Didactic Hours: 2,093
Clinical Internship Hours: 990
Tuition & Costs
Tuition: $370 per unit
Clinic Internship: $15 per clinical hour
Estimated Total Cost: $63,825
Locations
Comprehensive master’s-level training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, East Asian medical theory, and modern biomedical sciences.
Extensive clinical education with 990 clinical hours in integrative health clinics and community-based settings.
Hands-on herbal medicine training covering formulation, dispensing, and clinical applications of East Asian herbal medicine.
Integrative medicine approach bridging traditional East Asian healing practices with modern healthcare.
Designed for aspiring practitioners seeking licensure and a strong foundation for a career in acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Masters program applicants must have:
High school diploma or GED. AIMC Berkeley does not accept ability-to-benefit (ATB).
The minimum education requirements of 60-semester units (equivalent to 90 quarter units) of undergraduate work from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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