Acupuncture

Healthcare Providers Increasingly Rely on Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an invasive and complex interventional therapy in which fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body to produce therapeutic effects for a wide range of conditions. Healthcare providers increasingly rely on acupuncture for treatment of issues related to the nervous system, endocrine and immune systems, cardiovascular and digestive systems, musculoskeletal, mental health, and sleep disorders.

Would a Career in Acupuncture Suit You?

You may be well-suited to life as an acupuncturist if you enjoy:

Helping patients with traditional healing techniques and spending quality time with them to discuss diet and lifestyle choices that affect their overall wellbeing.
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals in integrated medical organizations ranging from hospitals and community health centers to sports teams and hospice facilities.
Owning and operating a private practice as a small businessperson.
Investigating and validating the integration of Eastern and Western medical traditions and techniques—an advanced degree in acupuncture will prepare you to conduct research in the field.

Discover the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) at MCPHS

Stats & Facts

MCPHS adds up to be a smart choice for acupuncture.

100+

health conditions

improved with acupuncture therapies (World Health Organization)

50+

settings

from hospitals and primary-care clinics to sports teams and medical centers

$68K

average salary

for acupuncturists in the U.S. in 2022 (ZipRecruiter.com)

Acupuncture Programs

Pathways to a Career in Acupuncture

At MCPHS, you can enter the fascinating, high-demand field of acupuncture through a range of pathways. You must have a master’s degree to become a licensed acupuncturist, but if you don’t have a bachelor’s degree, you may opt for one of our two bachelor’s-to-master’s pathways.

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences—Acupuncture Pathway to Master’s Degree

A six-year undergraduate-to-graduate program—three years at our Boston campus and three years at our Worcester campus.

Details

Bachelor of Science in Public Health—Acupuncture Pathway to Master’s Degree