Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization [currently named Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM) ]

The University of East-West Medicine’s Masters program has been one of the University’s exceptional programs since the campus opened in 1997 preparing students for a successful career in acupuncture. Because of our excellent reputation in our community, graduates from UEWM are recruited by acupuncture practices across Silicon Valley, Northern California, and beyond.

The Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization program (MAcCHM) is accredited and approved by ACAHM, NCCAOM, California Acupuncture Board, and BPPE. All graduates are eligible to apply for the California Acupuncture License Exam and National Certification Exam.

Announcement: UEWM achieved re-accreditation from ACAHM for 7 years!

University of East-West Medicine and its Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization program [currently named Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine] has achieved re-accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM).

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MAcCHM Program Overview

中文入学要求

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level education, comprising 60-semester units (90 quarter units), at an institution accredited by the U.S. Secretary of Education or at an approved foreign university in order to qualify for admission to UEWM. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is also required. A medical background is not necessary for admission but is helpful.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the online application
Pay the application fee
Submit all admission documents via email or mail
Admission Department review of the application
Admission decision given
Once admitted, register for classes
Attend the New Student Orientation

The following documents are required to apply:

Application Document Checklist

Online Application
Application fee payable by check, credit card, Zelle, or money order
Copy of a Proof of Residency ( e.g. Passport, Green Card, etc. )
Two Passport-size Photos
Current Resume (in English)
Official Transcripts
Official Foreign Transcript Evaluation
Two Letters of Recommendation (in English) online or download the form: Letter of Recommendation Form
500 Word Statement of Purpose to study TCM (in English)

All documents are required to be in English and submitted within 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester or within 2 weeks of your application, with the exception of the Foreign Official Transcript which should be submitted no later than the end of the first semester.

Mail application documents to:
University of East-West Medicine
Attention: Admissions Office
595 Lawrence Expressway
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Email application documents to admissions@uewm.edu

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Non-discrimination Policy

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of East-West Medicine does not discriminate in its educational programs, employment, or any other activities on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed or disability.

Schedule a pre-application appointment with the Admissions Office to connect with an Admissions Representative