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Diploma of Acupuncture

Loyalist College

  • Belleville, Canada
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A master in acupuncture for medical and Chinese medicine graduates.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply health-science and healthcare-management concepts. Interpret evidence relevant to health services. Communicate professionally in healthcare settings. Apply ethical and quality principles. Collaborate effectively across health-service teams.

Career outcomes

  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Clinical Services Coordinator
  • Health Program Officer
  • Healthcare Consultant
  • Health Services Manager

Curriculum

  • Semester 1 covers Chinese medicine and allopathic medicine background and diagnosis. Semesters 2 to 7 cover basic acupuncture
  • Acupoint anatomy
  • Three acupuncture clinical practices
  • Advanced techniques
  • Biostatistics
  • Research methodology
  • Classic literature
  • Tuina and a research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C level) and any programme-specific courses
  • Or mature applicant status
  • International credentials may need a credential assessment
  • English proficiency proof if English is not the first language.
  • No minimum grade published
  • Loyalist states OSSD or equivalent with required courses per programme
  • No percentage.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma (OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent, With Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent, Some programmes also need Grade 11/12 Math, Biology or other courses) or mature applicant, International credentials may need a Credential Assessment Report (ICAS or WES), Transcripts with word-for-word translations (Acupuncture: Grade 11/12 Biology, Massage Therapy and others as listed on each programme page).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$30,571, $30,571 CAD
Application fee$110 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusBelleville
Faculty or schoolFaculty or school requires confirmation
DepartmentOntario College Advanced Diploma in Acupuncture
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value90
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.