Master of Acupuncture (MAC)
New England School of AcupunctureLocation: Worcester
Start Term: Fall
Prepare for licensure and practice at the nation’s first acupuncture school—the only accredited acupuncture and herbal medicine institution in Massachusetts.
Traditional Medicine Integrated with Contemporary Health Sciences
Your 32-Month Journey
Our engaged and highly motivated students, renowned faculty, and deep connections to renowned medical institutions all contribute to an exceptional learning environment.
First-Year Experience
- learn foundational theories and principles of both Eastern and Western medicine
- observe and assist with the delivery of patient care
- practice clinical skills and develop basic professional competencies with a special emphasis on acupuncture needle techniques
- explore the Japanese Acupuncture Styles (JAS) Specialization introductory course
Second-Year Experience
- learn to formulate diagnoses and treatment plans
- manage and deliver patient care as an intern
- integrate more advanced concepts of Eastern and Western medical theory with the foundational theories and principles from your first year of study
- develop advanced professional competencies related to the practice of acupuncture
- explore approaches to integrative pain management
Third-Year Experience
- immerse yourself in the renowned clinical settings of MCPHS affiliates—top hospitals and medical centers in Boston and the New England region
- deliver patient care under the direct supervision of senior faculty and experienced practitioners in a variety of external placements
- gain a working knowledge of the management tools and techniques necessary for running an acupuncture practice
MCPHS Worcester: Master of Acupuncture (MAc)
Doing Well While Doing Good
Professional success and personal satisfaction go hand-in-hand for MCPHS acupuncture graduates.
MCPHS Community Voices
The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).
Dennis Moseman
| Dean of the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS“Our students graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities to practice acupuncture in a variety of clinical settings and deliver the highest quality patient-centered care.”
Japanese Acupuncture Styles (JAS) Specialization
As part of your Master of Acupuncture degree at MCPHS, you have the option of adding a JAS specialization to your course of study. JAS emphasizes palpation (i.e., touch) as part of the diagnostic and treatment processes. JAS includes the use of very thin needles as well as non-needling techniques, so it is particularly well-suited for treating children and beneficial for patients of all ages who require especially gentle treatments.
Undergraduate Pathways to Acupuncture
At MCPHS, we offer two time-saving, dual-degree programs for undergraduates that lead to a Master of Acupuncture degree.