The Master of Acupuncture curriculum at NUNM combines academic study with progressive, hands-on clinical training guided by expert faculty who are dedicated to helping you become a skilled Chinese medicine practitioner. You’ll begin with foundational coursework in Chinese medicine theory, diagnostic methods, channel theory, point functions, and the core therapeutic approaches. You’ll also explore key modalities including acupuncture, moxibustion, Asian bodywork, qigong, and nutrition, detailed within NUNM’s comprehensive overview of Chinese medicine modalities.

Academic coursework is paired with essential study in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and biomedical sciences to support safe, integrative, and evidence-informed practice. Your clinical education will progress through a structured clinical education sequence that includes Clinical Theater observation, mentored skills development, and supervised internships in the NUNM Health Centers and community clinics. You’ll gain experience conducting full patient intakes, creating individualized treatment plans, performing acupuncture and adjunctive therapies, and managing ongoing care with increasing independence.

Throughout the program, you’ll deepen your professional formation through coursework and real-world practice that emphasizes ethical conduct, communication, cultural humility, and reflective clinical reasoning, preparing you to serve diverse communities in modern healthcare settings.

2026-27 MAc Curriculum

Below is the 2026-27 curriculum for the three-year Master of Acupuncture 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 at NUNM. Choose the program that fits your goals, schedule, and lifestyle, whether that’s our traditional 3-year pathway, 3-year online-start option, or our accelerated 2-year program. View the PDFs below to see the curriculum pathways.