Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine

Admissions Requirements

Prerequisite Entrance Requirements

  • 2.5 GPA or greater on a 4.0 scale.
  • Don’t meet the GPA requirements?  Students may still be admitted with the approval of the Dean.
  • Students who are missing a prerequisite course requirement or are looking to improve their GPA can choose to take an SCU Accelerated Science course and complete the requirements in as little as five weeks. SCU’s Accelerated Science courses are prequalified and guaranteed acceptance for this program.
  • Minimum of 60 undergraduate semesters or 90 quarter credits at an institution(s) accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or an equivalent foreign agency or a bachelor’s degree.
    • Students who elect to continue with the Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine will need to complete a total of 90 undergraduate semester credits as part of that programs entrance requirements. These additional credits can be completed concurrently or after completion of the master’s program.
  • Introductory course in Physics is not required for admissions, but if you have taken it will reduce your need to take the course as a co-requisites of the program.
  • Meet the technical standards (physical and technical requirements) to complete the program, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • If applicants do not fully meet these criteria, they may still be considered for admission with the Dean’s approval, with exceptions made on a case-by-case basis.
  • SCU welcomes applications from qualified students from other countries. The general admission requirements are identical for all applicants, regardless of citizenship. However, immigration regulations, varying educational backgrounds, and financial considerations require additional procedures necessary for international students.
  • For additional information please visit our International Students page.

You can demonstrate that you meet English language competency requirements through one of the following:

  • Completion of a two-year (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) undergraduate-or graduate-level, English-based education in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, or in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, or Ireland. English must have been both the language of instruction and the language of the curriculum used.
  • A minimum score of 61 on the English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL® iBT)
  • A minimum overall band score of at least 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Format
  • To ensure an admission decision before the desired start term, applicants are encouraged to submit their application, all application documents, and supporting documents three to six months before their intended start date.
  • SCU admits students on a rolling basis.
Students seeking reasonable accommodations or support services while enrolled at SCU can do so through the Student Services Office (SSO). We encourage you to register with SSO as early as possible to allow sufficient time for the approval and notification process.