Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences—Acupuncture Pathway (BS/MAC)

School of Arts and Sciences

Location: Boston
Start Term: Fall, Spring

This 3+3 pathway allows you to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BS) and a Masters of Acupuncture (MAC) or Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAC CHM) in six years instead of the traditional seven.

Lead Change in Integrative Medicine

Acupuncturists are leaders in integrative medicine, making unique contributions to healthcare by providing powerful, patient-centered treatment options for a variety of health concerns. In these BS/MA pathways, you will learn to help solve public health challenges by treating acute and chronic pain effectively, without medications. And you will become adept at providing care across a range of specialties, including pain management, behavioral health, pediatrics, women’s health, and elder care. The program starts in the fall.

Health Sciences Pathway: Acupuncture (BS/MAc)

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Your Three-Year Undergraduate Journey

Spend the first three years at MCPHS–Boston before transitioning to our Worcester campus where you will work with our highly skilled faculty, learning to stimulate energy through acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

First-Year Experience

study anatomy and physiology, basic chemistry, algebra, trigonometry, and attend associated labs
participate in a health sciences seminar
explore human psychology and expository writing

Second-Year Experience

gain an understanding of human development, health psychology, and health promotion
learn about American culture and identity and how they impact public health and policy
study medical microbiology and statistics

Third-Year Experience

explore healthcare ethics, healthcare informatics, healthcare delivery, and writing for health science professionals
study cell and molecular biology and research analysis and methods
complete health sciences electives
students who submit an application, achieve the minimum GPA, and course requirements are guaranteed an interview for admission into the MAC/MAC CHM program

The remaining credits to earn the BS degree will be completed within the first year of the Master of Acupuncture or Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine pathways.

Acupuncture Integrates Eastern and Western Medicine

Work with world-class educators in immersive clinical experiences.

Treat Acute and Chronic Pain without Medication

As a leader in integrative medicine, you will improve lives and help change perspectives on the very nature of healthcare.

Discover acupuncture at MCPHS

Find out why our acupuncture programs are among the mostly highly ranked in the nation.

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$126K average salary

Earned by acupuncturists in 2021 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Acupuncture + Chinese herbal medicine

At MCPHS, you can integrate the study of Chinese herbal medicine into your acupuncture degree.

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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).

Katie Walker

| MS, MAOM, Lic. Ac., Dipl. OM

“I found acupuncture fascinating because the needles are merely tools to facilitate and enhance the complex physiological and biological processes that our body already knows to do to heal itself. The possibilities for treating all sorts of disease are endless.”

MCPHS Health Sciences Students Pursue Internships at World-Class Institutions

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Additional Options for Degrees in Health Sciences

In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences—Acupuncture Pathway, we offer six other degrees—including graduate programs—covering general studies as well as training in specific disciplines.