Learn Why We Are America's Top Acupuncture & TCM Programs
Learn Why We Are America's Top Acupuncture & TCM Programs
Learn Why We Are America's Top Acupuncture & TCM Programs
Learn Why We Are America's Top Acupuncture & TCM Programs
Learn Why We Are America's Top Acupuncture & TCM Programs
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.
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Graduate Degrees:
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Doctor and Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM/MTCM);
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Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM);
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Master of Acupuncture (MAc);
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Post-Graduate Degrees:
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Postgraduate Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Program (DAOM);
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Joint DAOM/PhD Degree with leading Chinese Universities;
Why Five Branches University?
Top Academic and Clinical Experts
Learn from highly accomplished faculty in TCM. Many of our doctors and professors have decades of experience teaching and practicing TCM
Top Ranked University
As one of the oldest Chinese medicine schools in the United States, Five Branches University is recognized as one of the nation’s top TCM and integrative medicine schools
Specialty Certificate Options
As a Doctor & Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine student you can receive advanced academic and clinical training in one of our specialty certifications
SAN JOSE
At Five Branches University San Jose, there's so much to do when you're not studying to become a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. There's plenty of space to hike, hangout, shop, eat, watch and explore in bustling San Jose.
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Five Branches University is located at 1885 Lundy Ave in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are easily accessible to Highway 880. The cities of Santa Clara, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, and Sunnyvale are in the vicinity.
SANTA CRUZ
At Five Branches University Santa Cruz, there's so much to do when you're not studying to become a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. There's plenty of space to surf, hike, hangout, shop, and explore in sunny Santa Cruz.
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Five Branches University is located at 200 Seventh Avenue in Santa Cruz, California, in the heart of the Monterey Bay area. The areas of Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, West Side Santa Cruz, and Bonnie Doon are to the North, a short distance away. If you continue exploring further south, you will also find communities such as Capitola, Soquel, Aptos, La Selva Beach, and Watsonville. Keep in mind that Santa Cruz is fairly small and distances are relative.
Why Apply to Five Branches?
Nationally Accredited and approved by the CA Acupuncture Board as well as the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Competitive Tuition Rates and Financial Aid Plans available
Options to specialize in areas including Sports Medicine, Medical Qigong, Tuina Massage, Classical Chinese Medicine, and Five Element Acupuncture
"I find that acupuncture fills the gaps in western medicine."
- Amy Repprecht
Current Student
Student Testimonials
"It's never been a better time to get the degree that you wanted to get."
- Dr. Gigi Shames
Alumni
"I was ready to expand my knowledge and healing tools."
- Kendra P. Wagers
Current Student