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Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAC CHM)

New England School of Acupuncture

Gain the knowledge, training, and competencies required to provide highly skilled care to patients of all ages and receive specialized training in Chinese herbal medicine (CHM).

Acupuncture Studies Integrated with Chinese Herbal Medicine Training

Location: Worcester | Start Term: Fall

In this course of study at the Worcester campus at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, you’ll receive classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training under the direct supervision of our full-time faculty. Your training in Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is integrated with your acupuncture studies at all phases of your education. When you complete the program, you are equipped to deliver care in a variety of settings, from single-provider practices to hospitals and medical centers. You also are eligible to take the national board exams and apply for licensure.

Pathways to Your Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine

This program offers three flexible options to advance your degree in three, or four years. Through a combination of in-person, online, and hybrid courses, you will train to become a highly skilled provider and a valuable member of an integrative healthcare team who recognizes the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

Doing Well While Doing Good

Professional success and personal satisfaction go hand-in-hand for MCPHS acupuncture graduates.

$ 78K

Average Salary

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for an Acupuncturist is $78,220.

6.3%

Job Growth

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of Acupuncture will grow by 6.3% in the U.S. between 2022 and 2032.

6,500

Patient Treatments

delivered annually at our on-campus NESA Acupuncture Treatment Center

Discover the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) at MCPHS

Students engage in hands-on acupuncture work and benefit from safety protocols at MCPHS's New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) in Worcester, MA.

“This is a truly amazing time to enter healthcare. There are ancient traditions undergoing modern scientific testing that have shown their efficacy. The future of healthcare is moving towards centering patients, more integration of care, and being more equitable."

Timothy Sobo, MA '12 | Official Acupuncturist for the Cleveland Cavaliers

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Japanese Acupuncture Styles (JAS) Specialization

As part of your Master of Acupuncture degree at MCPHS, you have the option of adding a JAS specialization to your course of study. JAS emphasizes palpation (i.e., touch) as part of the diagnostic and treatment processes. JAS includes the use of very thin needles as well as non-needling techniques, so it is particularly well-suited for treating children and beneficial for patients of all ages who require especially gentle treatments.