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MASTERS OF ACUPUNCTURE
with a specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine

10 TERMS (3.5 YEARS)
990 CLINIC HOURS
2093 DIDACTIC HOURS

6 AREAS OF STUDY:

  • ACUPUNCTURE
  • HERBOLOGY
  • BIOMEDICINE
  • EAST ASIAN MEDICINE
  • INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
  • PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

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AIMC Berkeley’s Masters of Acupuncture (MAc.) with a specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine program is designed for future acupuncturists who want to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine with a strong emphasis on integrative medicine. After initial accreditation for our revised & updated curriculum in 2016, AIMC Berkeley’s Master’s program received the maximum ACAOM re-accreditation of 7 years in 2021.

PROGRAM BREAKDOWN

AIMC Berkeley operates year-round on a 15-week trimester system (3 terms of equal length per year) Our program is designed to be completed in 10 terms (3 1/3 years). The MAc. degree fulfills the educational requirements for both National (NCCAOM) and California (California Acupuncture Board) licensing standards.

The program consists of 172.5 units (3082.5 hours) and is made up of both didactic and clinic practice units.

  • Didactic units: 139.5 (2092.5 hours)
  • Clinic units: 33 (990 hours)

TUITION

Tuition Total = $64,010 ($370 per unit, not including fees**)
Approximate Fees = $8,555 (books, fees, needles, cups, equipment)
Total Cost Estimate* = $72,565 *Entire Program

*This estimate includes total estimated tuition costs, required fees, required equipment and supplies, and recommended books for completing the program in the 10 terms for all didactic and on-site clinical hours.

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Acupuncture as a Profession

Open House November 8th, 6-7:30pm

Join us online to gain a comprehensive overview of our programs including curriculum, schedules, tuition, financial aid, our telehealth clinic, and online herbal pharmacy. Current AIMC students will also be available to share their experiences and answer questions.

If you attend and decide to apply for the Spring 2022 term, your application fee of $100 will be waived.

Spring term begins on January 3rd.

To join, contact Holly at 510-224-3178 or admissionsinfo@aimc.edu.

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"One of my favorite things about AIMC is the sense of community. We come together to support each other through challenges. Instead of a sense of competitiveness between students, there is a caring community that lifts everybody up. The faculty and staff are approachable and provide wonderful support during your graduate journey."

- Master’s Student
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