Become a Highly Skilled Acupuncturist
At the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, you’ll study an ancient medicine at a contemporary health sciences university. You'll have the opportunity to earn sought-after graduate degrees in acupuncture and Eastern medicine, training side-by-side with students of other health professions to experience collaborative practice and understand integrative medical teams. You’ll also enjoy access to clinical placements in leading hospitals throughout New England. Upon graduation, you'll help people manage pain, curb addictions, find relief, restore balance, and improve overall health. You can have control over your independent clinical practice, making your own decisions about business goals, work hours, and schedule; or you can practice at a larger clinical institution.
Why study acupuncture at MCPHS?
- A field of growth: Demand for practitioners including acupuncturist is expected to grow at a faster rate than many other occupations, with a potential 11% increase in jobs needed by 2028.*
- Well paid careers: The median annual wage for practitioners including acupuncturists was $73,960 in May 2018.*
- Eastern medicine studies: Both MCPHS degrees, MAc and MAOM, include a core curriculum in Chinese Acupuncture Studies with an optional Japanese Acupuncture Styles track for additional expertise. Students in the Acupuncture and Eastern medicine program also study Chinese Herbal Medicine as part of their required curriculum.
- Distinguished legacy: NESA has been training the next generation of healthcare providers for 40 years, making it the oldest acupuncture program in the U.S.
- Clinical experience: As a vital part of the acupuncture program, all students complete extensive internship components at clinical partner facilities in the greater Boston and Worcester areas.
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*(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)