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At Five Branches University our top priority is to prepare our graduates to become exceptional practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Our nationally accredited degree programs provide students with a strong foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, the latest TCM research, extensive clinical training, and a comprehensive education in integrative medicine. Explore our programs:
You plan to practice in California after completion:
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcHM) or Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization(MAcHM)
If you prefer an economical option:
Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization (MAcHM)
You plan to practice outside of California or you already have an MD degree:
Doctor of Acupuncture(DAc) or Master of Acupuncture(MAc)
You have the TCM or Oriental Medicine Master’s Degree and plan to advance your degree to DTCM (Doctorate degree); a fully asynchronous, online Program available in limited States:” A fully asynchronous online program. This program is limited to residents of certain states.
Bridge (Completion) Program
You are a licensed acupuncturist, and plan to advance your TCM knowledge:
Postgraduate Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Program (Postgraduate DAOM)
You wish to add additional value to the Postgraduate DAOM degree:
Postgraduate Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine / PhD (China)
Still unsure which program is the best fit for you? Fill out this form to find out:
| MTCM | Entry-Level Master’s Degree |
| DTCM/DAc | Entry-Level Professional Doctoral Degree |
| Bridge Program |
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| DAOM |
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| MTCM | Entry-Level Training |
| DTCM/DAc |
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| Bridge Program |
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| DAOM |
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| MTCM | Yes |
| DTCM/DAc | Yes |
| Bridge Program | DTCM Degree |
| DAOM | Yes |
| MTCM | $69,845 |
| DTCM/DAc | $69,845 |
| Bridge Program | $8,505 |
| DAOM | $25,000 |
| MTCM | Yes |
| DTCM/DAc | Yes |
| Bridge Program | No |
| DAOM | Yes |
| MTCM | 4 Years |
| DTCM/DAc | 4 Years |
| Bridge Program | 1 Year |
| DAOM | 2 Years |
| MTCM | 195.5 units |
| DTCM/DAc | 195.5 units |
| Bridge Program | 16.5 units |
| DAOM | 62.07 units |
| MTCM | 3435 hrs |
| DTCM/DAc | 3435 hrs |
| Bridge Program | 315 hrs |
| DAOM | 1280 hrs |
| MTCM | In Person |
| DTCM/DAc | In Person |
| Bridge Program | Asynchronized (No set class times) |
| DAOM | Hybrid (Set Class Times) |
| MTCM | Yes |
| DTCM/DAc | Yes |
| Bridge Program | No |
| DAOM | No |
| MTCM | No |
| DTCM/DAc | Yes |
| Bridge Program | Yes |
| DAOM | No |
| MTCM | No |
| DTCM/DAc | No |
| Bridge Program | No |
| DAOM | Yes |
| MTCM | No |
| DTCM/DAc | No |
| Bridge Program | No |
| DAOM | Yes |