MAcCHM Admissions
Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization
The University of East-West Medicine’s Masters program has been one of the University’s exceptional programs since the campus opened in 1997 preparing students for a successful career in acupuncture. Because of our excellent reputation in our community, graduates from UEWM are recruited by acupuncture practices across Silicon Valley, Northern California, and beyond.
The Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization program (MAcCHM) is accredited and approved by ACAHM, NCCAOM, California Acupuncture Board, and BPPE. All graduates are eligible to apply for the California Acupuncture License Exam and National Certification Exam.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level education, comprising 60-semester units (90 quarter units), at an institution accredited by the U.S. Secretary of Education or at an approved foreign university in order to qualify for admission to UEWM. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is also required. A medical background is not necessary for admission but is helpful.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
- Complete the online application
- Pay the application fee
- Submit all admission documents via email or mail
- Admission Department review of the application
- Admission decision given
- Once admitted, register for classes
- Attend the New Student Orientation
The following documents are required to apply:
Application Document Checklist
- Online Application
- Application fee payable by check, credit card, Zelle, or money order
- Copy of a Proof of Residency ( e.g. Passport, Green Card, etc. )
- One White-background Passport-size Photos
- Current Resume (in English)
- Official Transcripts
- Official Foreign Transcript Evaluation
- Two Letters of Recommendation (in English) online or download the form: Letter of Recommendation Form
- 500 Word Statement of Purpose to study TCM (in English)
- Statement of Purpose for Admission (PDF)
- UEWM Student Handbook Contract Signing Form
Register Class
Course Transfer
All documents are required to be in English and submitted within 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester or within 2 weeks of your application, with the exception of the Foreign Official Transcript which should be submitted no later than the end of the first semester.
Mail application documents to:
University of East-West Medicine
Attention: Admissions Office
595 Lawrence Expressway
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
OR
Email application documents to admissions@uewm.edu
Non-discrimination Policy
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of East-West Medicine does not discriminate in its educational programs, employment, or any other activities on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed or disability.
Contact Us:
Tel: (408)733-1878 | (408)738-8889
Email: admissions@uewm.edu
Schedule a pre-application appointment with the Admissions Office to connect with an Admissions Representative
Sharon Yang Zhou 周泱 LAc, Dipl. OM, MD (China)
Student Counselor
Fluent in Chinese/English
Yibo Sun, MBA
Director of Admissions, Marketing, and Registration
Direct line: 408-733-1878 ext. 134
Request Information
Connect with an enrollment counselor to learn more and discuss information specific to your program.