Master of Acupuncture Program
Become a healing practitioner through our accredited Master of Acupuncture program.
The Master of Acupuncture (MAc) program at the National University of Natural Medicine offers an immersive two- or three-year pathway designed to help you become a confident, capable, and compassionate Chinese medicine practitioner. Located in Portland, Oregon, a hub for natural and integrative healthcare, NUNM provides a rich learning environment rooted in the core principles of Chinese medicine and strengthened by rigorous Western biomedical science education.
You’ll learn from distinguished faculty who bring both deep clinical experience and a commitment to whole-person care. Through hands-on training in acupuncture, moxibustion, Asian bodywork, qigong, and nutrition, you’ll gain the skills to support individualized patient care with both scientific insight and a deeply human approach to healing.
Optional
First Year Online
Program Length:
2 or 3 Years
Total Credits:
129.5
Per Credit Cost:
$538
Overview of MAc Program
Curriculum
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Our Faculty
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Prerequisites
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Application Requirements
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Tuition & Fees
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What is Chinese Medicine?
Chinese medicine is a holistic system of healing and health developed over thousands of years. It emphasizes understanding and balancing the body, mind, and environment to prevent illness and support overall well-being, taking a whole-person approach to care.
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 680 clinical learning hours upon graduation.
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Campus & Alumni – MAc News
Acupuncturist & Author
Alumni, Erin Willis ’14
NUNM alum discusses Chinese medicine, nutrition on ‘GW Integrative Medicine’ podcast
Faculty
Faculty, Dr. Dongcheng Li
New Chinese medicine dean focuses on curriculum, collaboration, and building awareness for a new generation of practitioners.
Student Scholarships
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipients
NUNM Awards record $300,000 in scholarships for 2025-2026
Faculty
NUNM celebrates life of long-time Qigong faculty Bill Frazier
‘Having joined CCM faculty in 1996, acupuncturist mentored students on expeditions to Chine, Tibet.
