Institution
Southwest Acupuncture College
Contact Details
Santa Fe Campus
1622 Galisteo Street,
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
505-438-8884
Santa Fe Clinic
505-438-8880
Boulder Campus
6630 Gunpark Drive, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301
303-581-9955
Boulder Clinic
303-581-9933
Website:/https://acupuncturecollege.edu/
Training Therapy
Oriental Medicine
Level of Training
Postgraduate
Qualification Awarded
Master of Science in Oriental Medicine
Duration of Training
3 years
Entry Requiremets
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 20 years of age
- Applicants must have at least 2 years (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) of general education at the baccalaureate-level from an accredited college or university. A degree is not required
Application Requirements
- Completed online application, which includes:
- Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic references submitted through the online application (enter your reference’s email addresses on the application. Each reference will receive a form to complete and submit, mailed or emailed letters are not accepted.)
- Personal statement
- Passport style photo or headshot uploaded to the application
- Proof of age (birth certificate or driver’s license (uploaded onto the application)
- Official transcripts from every college and university attended sent to the Santa Fe campus address (even if you’re applying to the Boulder campus) or admissions@acupuncturecollege.edu
- $50 application fee
- Interview
Additional Requirements for Foreign Students
- TOEFL score of at least 61 with a minimum speaking exam score of 26 and a minimum listening exam score of 22 or IELTS score of level 6
- Complete 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of baccalaureate-level education at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education or from an equivalent English language institution in another country
- Applicants educated outside of the United States must submit their transcripts to a recognized private educational evaluating service for a course-by-course evaluation
Enrollment Time
April, August or December each year
Learning Outcome
The Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) consists of training in the five branches of classical Oriental medicine; acupuncture, herbal medicine, physical therapy, nutrition, and exercise/breathing therapy. The majority of the program is devoted to the study and practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Students also complete graduate-level studies in oriental medicine and Western science. The MSOM Degree meets the requirements for licensure in all states, including California, with the addition of extra clinic hours and Western science electives required by the State of California.
Type of Attendance
Full time
Credit Hour
6185
Semester
Not available
Theory/Practical
Both components will be taught within three year syllabus
Learning Module
Not available
Teaching Faculty
Santa Fe and Boulder Campus and Clinic
Source of Accreditation
Not available
Graduate Pathways
Not available
Career Oppurtunities
Not available
Course Fees
$77,312.50
How to Apply
Candidates can apply via online (refer links and contact details)
Glossary, Abbreviation and Links
MSOM – Master of Science in Oriental Medicine
University official website – http://www.acupuncturecollege.edu/
