The Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAcCHM) curriculum at NUNM

integrates rigorous academic study with supervised clinical training to help you become a well-rounded practitioner capable of integrating acupuncture and herbal medicine into personalized care. You’ll start with foundational coursework in Chinese medicine theory, diagnostic methods, channel theory, herbal pharmacology, and formula construction. You’ll also study acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, Asian bodywork, qigong, and nutrition, all detailed further in NUNM’s overview of Chinese medicine modalities.

You’ll complete biomedical coursework in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and clinical sciences that enrich diagnostic reasoning and ensure safe, integrative care. Your clinical training will progress from Clinical Theater observation to mentored herbal and acupuncture skills development, and supervised internships in the NUNM Health Centers and community clinic settings. You’ll learn to conduct comprehensive patient intakes, design acupuncture and herbal treatment plans, prepare and adjust herbal formulas, and manage ongoing patient care. Case report writing and clinical communication are integrated throughout the curriculum.

Throughout the program, you’ll develop professional skills in ethical conduct, communication, cultural humility, and reflective practice, preparing you to serve diverse communities as herbal and acupuncture practitioners.

2026-27 MAcCHM Curriculum

Below is the 2026-27 curriculum for the four-year Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization program. For the current curriculum and course descriptions, visit the Course Catalog.

Flexible Pathways to Meet Your Goals

Chart your path to earning your Masters of Acupuncture with a Chinese medicine specialization at NUNM. Choose the program that fits your goals, schedule, and lifestyle, whether that’s our traditional 4-year pathway, 4-year online-start option, or our accelerated 3-year program. View the PDFs below to see the curriculum pathways.