The Diploma of Acupuncture is a 3-year (6-semester) program that deeply explores theoretical and clinical concepts of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Students learn foundational philosophies, diagnostic principles and therapeutic techniques of this ancient and powerful system of medicine, and incorporate them with biomedical sciences and other healing philosophies. This program satisfies curriculum requirements of the CTCMA of BC.
Below is a list of all courses that must be completed for a student to be eligible for graduation with a Diploma of Acupuncture. Some course prerequisites do exist, and it is the responsibility of students to ensure that they are eligible to enrol in any particular course. Please click on course links below to see more course information including descriptions and prerequisites.
ACU101/102 | Meridians and Points | 6 credits | 90 hours |
ACU111/112 | Energetics of Acupoints | 6 credits | 90 hours |
ACU113/114 | Techniques and Therapeutics | 6 credits | 90 hours |
ACU211/212 | Internal Medicine | 6 credits | 90 hours |
ACU321 | Gynecology | 3 credits | 45 hours |
ACU322 | Orthopedics and Traumatology | 3 credits | 45 hours |
ACU323 | Dermatology and External Medicine | 1.5 credits | 22.5 hours |
ACU324 | Pediatrics | 3 credits | 45 hours |
ACU325 | Ophthalmology and Ears, Nose, Throat | 1.5 credits | 22.5 hours |
ACU | Acupuncture Elective | 3 credits | 45 hours |
Total | 26 credits | 390 hours |