• Admissions
• Clinical Training
• Faculty & Staff
• Studying at PRC
• Books and Products
• Employment Opportunities
• Practitioner Directory

Site Search

Quick Links

• Continuing Education
• WellPlan
• Campus
• Global Outreach Program
• Victoria & Around
• Learning Resources
• Friends of PRC

Newsletter Signup

Faculties and Programs

Pacific Rim College is committed to being an academic leader in Complementary and Integrative Medicine. Offering world-class education in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, Holistic Nutrition  and Integrative Health. Please click on the appropriate links below to learn more about the programs we offer.

School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

The School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at PRC offers fully-recognized programs and courses in various forms of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Therapeutic Massage including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element Acupuncture, Japanese Acupuncture and Tuina.
 Diploma of Acupuncture
Diploma of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
 Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Japanese Acupuncture Certificate
Dual Diplomas of Acupuncture and Phytotherapy
 Dual Diplomas of Acupuncture and Holistic Nutrition

School of Western Herbal Medicine (Phytotherapy)

The School of Western Herbal Medicine offers fully-recognized programs and courses that deeply explore the medicinal properties and uses of herbs native to North America and Europe. The Diploma of Phytotherapy is arguably the most comprehensive program in Herbal Medicine offered anywhere in North America.
Diploma of Phytotherapy
Community Herbalist Certificate
Dual Diplomas of Acupuncture and Phytotherapy
Dual Diplomas of Phytotherapy and Holistic Nutrition

School of Holistic Nutrition

The School of Holistic Nutrition offers fully-recognized programs and courses that explore the use of nutrition to maintain health and treat illness. The programs explore nutritional practices from various cultures and philosophies including Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, indigenous cultures and modern societies. 
Diploma of Holistic Nutrition
Holistic Nutrition Certificate
Dual Diplomas of Acupuncture and Holistic Nutrition
Dual Diplomas of Phytotherapy and Holistic Nutrition

School of Integrative Health

The School of Integrative Health offers fully-recognized programs and courses that integrate multiple healing perspectives and practices.
 Holistic Doula Certificate
Natural Health Certificate