Applicants must have completed sufficient undergraduate
studies (60 semester credits / 90 quarter credits, i.e. 900
hours), equivalent to at least two years of general education
studies, or possess an A.A., B.A., or B.S. degree from an
institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S.
Secretary of Education.
In addition to the general education requirements listed
below in category A, students must complete science
course corequisites listed in category B within the first year
of the MSTCM program (Anatomy and Physiology must be
completed before the end of the first trimester). category B
courses may be offered pending faculty availability and
minimum class size requirements.
The Academy seeks applicants who wish to study traditional
Chinese medicine within the context of Chinese philosophy
and Chinese culture. A personal commitment to the study
and practice of the medical arts, combined with a sound
undergraduate academic background, are qualities
common to the Academy student body. The Academy’s
curriculum is now presented in English and Chinese,
providing equal access to native speakers of each
language. Students come for lectures two days per week for
the entire three-year program:
English program:
Daytime classes - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Evening classes - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Learn more about specific course schedules here
Chinese program: Saturday & Sunday
The Academy’s program supports the professional
development of working adults by offering the option of
either full-time or part-time studies.
A. General Education: 60 semester credits/ 90 quarter credits (900 hours)
English Composition/Language/Literature
Mathematics/Logic/Statistics
Humanities
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences
Electives
Applicants must have a total GPA of at least 2.5 (C+) in all prerequisite course work and at least a 2.3 (C) in any individual course.
B. Science Course Prerequisites for MSTCM:
10.5 semester units (157.5 hours)
General Biology 3 units (45 hrs)
General Chemistry 2 units (30 hrs)
General Physics 1.5 units (22.5 hrs)
General Psychology 2 units (30 hrs)
Western Medical Terminology 2 units (30 hrs)
C. Science Course Corequisites for MSTCM:
9.5 semester units (142.5 hours)Anatomy must be completed before the the beginning
of the second trimester.
Human Anatomy 4 units (60 hrs)
Human Physiology 4 units (60 hrs)
Biochemistry 1 unit (15 hrs)
Biophysics 0.5 units (7.5 hrs)
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