Overview

Graduates of this Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine programme from University of Bridgeport learn how to provide the full range of benefits of traditional Chinese medicine and clinical assessment to their patients, including in those states where traditional Chinese medicine practitioners act as primary care providers.

UB offers the unique opportunity to study traditional Chinese medicine alongside students pursuing other health profession degrees in our comprehensive university. Students will collaborate with chiropractic and other students and practitioners in the UB Clinics, this clinical teaching facilities.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Doctor of Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine program, the graduate will have the ability to:

Demonstrate competency in utilizing the four examinations to identify Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnoses.

Have the ability to formulate and skillfully implement the safe and effective clinical application of Chinese medicine modalities based upon a total assessment of the patient; to formulate and skillfully implement safe and effective acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, qi cultivation, tui na and other adjunctive techniques.

Adapt diagnosis and treatment strategies as needed for diverse patient populations.

Evaluate patient care from biomedical, pharmacological and Asian perspective in order to understand the medical context in which patients present, make appropriate treatment, and consultation decisions in various healthcare settings including as part of a collaborative health care team; and make timely referrals when appropriate.

Value patients’ dignity and confidentiality.

DAc.CHM graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient-centered care in a variety of settings in order to optimize patient health and coordinate care with other healthcare practitioners.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chinese Herbs

Pathology

Clinical Diagnosis

Lab Diagnosis

Diagnostic Imaging

Preceptorship

Botanical Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

163 SCH

163.5

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgeport, United States

Disciplines

Complementary & Alternative Medicine Asian studies View 12 other PhDs in Complementary & Alternative Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.9

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General requirements

Programme Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution.

Recommended cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.90 or higher

Required Materials

Application

Official transcripts for the last degree earned.

Résumé

Two letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27913 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27913 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

27913 USD / year

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Living costs

Bridgeport

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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