National University of Health Sciences – Acupuncture / Oriental Medicine MS

http://www.nuhs.edu/

Lombard, IL
Toll Free: 800-826-6285
Phone: 630-889-6566
Email: admissions@nuhs.edu

Master of Science in Acupuncture
NUHS offers a seven-trimester program leading to the Master of Science in Acupuncture.The degree will allow the graduate to take national board exams and achieve certification in most states to practice as a licensed acupuncturist.

Oriental Medicine

NUHS offers a nine-trimester program leading to the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. National immerses students in the five branches of oriental medicine:

• Acupuncture
• Herbal medicine
• Nutrition and dietary therapy
• Tui Na – oriental bodywork and therapeutic massage
• Qigong and Taichi

National’s program provides a solid foundation in both western and Chinese medical science, so that the graduate can design integrative treatment plans for their future patients.

Students benefit from NUHS’ 100 years of experience in educational excellence, as well as its extensive biomedical science facilities and dynamic faculty. Acupuncture and oriental medicine students also gain clinical experience in our on-campus integrative care center.

Acupuncture and oriental medicine students at National not only receive a thorough curriculum in their arts, but also learn fundamental biomedical science and modern medical diagnostics including coursework in radiology, pathology, physiology, microbiology and public health.

This backbone of western medical science is critical for today’s oriental medical physician. In fact, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has recently implemented a new biomedicine component in its certification exam. NUHS acupuncture and oriental medicine graduates will be at a unique advantage, not only in certification exams, but in meeting the challenges of integrative care positions in hospitals and managed care settings.

Retrieved from National University of Health Sciences website on 3/10/2010.