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MASTERS OF SCIENCE
in Oriental Medicine (MSOM)

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

6 AREAS OF STUDY:

  • ACUPUNCTURE
  • HERBOLOGY
  • BIOMEDICINE
  • ORIENTAL MEDICINE
  • INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
  • PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

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More About AIMC

AIMC Berkeley’s Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) program is designed for future acupuncturists who want to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with a strong emphasis on integrative medicine. In 2016, our program received the maximum ACAOM accreditation of 7 years.

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 MSOM 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 = $60,375.00 ($350 per unit, not including fees**)
Approximate Fees = $4,330.00 (excluding books and equipment)
Approximate Books and Equipment = $4,225.00
Total Cost Estimate* = $68,930.00 ($6893.00) per term based on 17 units/term, for 10 terms)

*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. For a complete breakdown of tuition & fees, click the button below:

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Testimonials

"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