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United States of America, Berkeley

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Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley

United States of America , Berkeley

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 100

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 79,530 / total

Next Intake 2-Mar-2022

Dual Degree (MAcCHM & DAcCHM)

About

This 12 term program can be completed in as little as 4 years. AIMC Berkeley operates year-round on a 15-week trimester system (3 terms of equal length per year). The MAc. degree fulfills the educational requirements for both National (NCCAOM) and California (California Acupuncture Board) licensing standards. The doctoral level competencies enable program graduates to fully utilize the scope of practice of a California licensed acupuncturist, including: ordering and interpreting labs and diagnostic imaging, giving effective nutrition advice and exercise counseling, collaborating with other practitioners in patient care, and incorporating scholarship, research, evidence-based and functional medicine into clinical practice. Graduates are ready to publish papers or books & teach Continuing Education courses based on their Doctoral Research projects.

Designed for future acupuncturists who want to use the full scope of practice allowed under their license. This 12 term program can be completed in as little as four years.

This program includes all Master’s degree content, plus:

Advanced Integrative Herbs with Japanese-style abdominal and pulse diagnosis
Ordering and interpreting labs and diagnostic imaging
Functional medicine nutrition & exercise counseling
Integrative & Collaborative care for complex diseases
Advanced Orthopedics & Pain Management
Doctoral Research Capstone Project
Advanced Clinical Skills Internships

AIMC Berkeley’s Dual Degree Masters of Acupuncture & Doctorate of Acupuncture with a specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine program is designed for future acupuncturists who want to practice the full breadth of functional & integrative medicine allowed under their license. Students complete the MAc. & DAc. coursework over the course of the program.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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.

Applicants for the Dual Degree (MAc. & DAc.) program must have:

High school diploma or GED. AIMC Berkeley does not accept ability-to-benefit (ATB).
The minimum education requirements of 90-semester units (equivalent to 135 quarter units) of undergraduate work from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Fee Information

This estimate includes total estimated tuition costs, required fees, required equipment and supplies, and recommended books for completing the program in the 12 terms for all didactic and on-site clinical hours.

Tuition Fee

USD 79,530 / total

Application Fee

USD 100

How to Apply

1. APPLICATION PART 1

Write a 500-word essay describing the path that led you to pursue Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine as a profession.
Fill out Application Part 1 for either the Masters/Dual Degree.
Pay the $100-application fee and submit the form.
Begin to gather documents for application Part 2.

2. APPLICATION PART 2

Review this list & gather the appropriate documents before beginning Part 2 of the Masters/Dual Degree Application.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Government Issued ID
Official college transcripts sent directly to AIMC Berkeley (via an electronic transcript service) from all schools attended previously. Due to shelter-in-place, AIMC Admissions can only accept electronic transcripts. If for some reason this is not possible for the sending institution, please contact Admissions for advice and a plan of how to proceed. Paper transcripts may take up to two weeks additional processing time.
Two recommendation letters that speak to your academic ability, professionalism, compassion, maturity, and ability to complete the Master’s, Dual Degree, or Doctorate Completion program and become a successful practitioner. Letters can be from professional, educational, or personal contacts.

3. INTERVIEW

Once we receive all your items, Admissions will contact you to schedule an online interview. Online interviews are preferred but a phone interview may be available if you do not have access to an internet connection.