Acupuncture Institute
Our integrative curriculum prepares students to become respected healers in a variety of healthcare settings.
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Apply Ancient Treatments to Modern Practice
The University of Bridgeport’s Acupuncture Institute is devoted to the exploration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), an internationally respected and quickly growing form of healing that encompasses acupuncture, herbal treatments, manual therapies, and other ancient Eastern-based practices. Due to steadily increasing public acceptance of complimentary health care in the U.S and Europe, the need for more TCM practitioners is on the rise.
5,500 patients are treated in our Acupuncture Clinic annually.
Why Choose UB?
The University of Bridgeport provides acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine training consistent with the developing traditions on Asia and the growing modern health care system in the United States.
Accredited
by the Accreditation Commissions for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) and Connecticut Office of Higher Education.
Invest in Yourself
The University of Bridgeport is proud to offer affordable degree programs as well as scholarships, assistantships, and federal opportunities to help finance your graduate program.
Dual Degree Options
In addition to offering a traditional Acupuncture M.S. you may choose to enter a combined degree program with a streamlined curriculum to gain proficiency in multiple modalities. Options include a Doctor of Chiropractic/M.S in Acupuncture and Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine/M.S in Acupuncture.
Academic Experience
In the Acupuncture Institute you will learn a range of complementary techniques and how to perform relevant biomedical testing procedures to become proficient in diagnosing and treating a diverse population of patients.
Join an Integrated Program
Your coursework will include a distinctive blend of current Western biomedical practice with Eastern health care modalities that have been in use for thousands of years. Your real-world practice in our Acupuncture Clinic allows hands-on experience under the supervision of experienced practitioners.
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University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-4552
admissions@bridgeport.edu
