Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization

Hands-On Clinical Education in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine

The Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAcCHM) at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon is a three or four-year immersive graduate program grounded in the foundations of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. This comprehensive acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine program combines rigorous academics with hands-on clinical training, preparing students for professional practice and licensure. Led by our expert faculty, the curriculum emphasizes the integration of traditional medical theory, evidence-informed education, and clinical experience, developing practitioners rooted in the ancient tradition of the medical scholar while equipped for modern healthcare settings.

Optional
First Year Online

Program Length:
3 or 4 years

Total Credits:
176.75

Per Credit Cost:
$538

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Clinical Training in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine | NUNM

Clinical Training in Acupuncture

Students at NUNM learn real-world clinical skills in our on-campus teaching clinic starting in year one, completing more than 890 clinical learning hours upon graduation.

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Your First Year: In-Person or Online | NUNM

Your First Year: In-Person or Online

Experience flexibility with our innovative and unique online option for the first year, allowing you to complete 25% of your MAcCHM degree remotely or 100% of it on campus.

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