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School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Welcome to the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Pacific Rim College. We offer both full-time and part-time study options for our diploma programs and a certificate program found nowhere else in Canada. The curricula for all diploma programs meets or exceeds the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine licensing and registration requirements in both Canada and the United States.

**Please note, for the May 2010 semester and beyond, 60 credits of university-transferable coursework will no longer be needed for entry into programs within the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.**

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Programs Offered at Pacific Rim College

Diploma of Acupuncture - a 6-semester program that prepares graduates to become Registered Acupuncturists in the province of British Columbia and meets licensing requirements throughout North America. more>>

Diploma of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - an 8-semester program that prepares graduates to become Registered Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the province of British Columbia and meets licensing requirements throughout North America. more>>

Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine - a 10-semester program that prepares graduates to become Registered Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the province of British Columbia. The fifth and final year of this program is not available until September 2010. more>>

Dual Diplomas of Acupuncture and Phytotherapy - a 5-year program that combines our 3-year Diploma of Acupuncture program with our 3-year Diploma of Phytotherapy program. more>>

Japanese Acupuncture Certificate Program - a 100-hour modular program that trains acupuncturists and advanced-level acupuncture students to employ unique traditional Japanese treatment techniques and philosophies. more>>

Part-Time & Non-Matriculating Study Options

Individuals wishing to learn more about Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine without enrolling in a full program are welcome to take individuals courses as non-matriculating students. To learn more about what courses are available to you, please contact our Admissions team via email at admissions@pacificrimcollege.ca or via phone toll-free at 1.866.890.6082.

Transfer Students

Students who have earned credits in another recognized Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program in North America can easily transfer into the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at PRC. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine transfer students only need to complete the equivalent of one year of coursework at PRC to be eligible to receive a diploma, and all eligible credits will be transferred for a total transfer fee of only $150. Contact our Admissions Office today for more information.

Students who have completed a 4-year Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program can apply for admission directly into our Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program without needing to transfer any credits.

International Students Studying

International students are welcome to attend Pacific Rim College and are encouraged to apply. Canadian law requires foreign students to have a valid study permit to study in Canada. Pacific Rim College provides international students with the necessary documentation to receive a valid study permit. In some cases students can apply for and obtain a permit upon entering Canada.

Canadian law requires that foreigners obtain a work permit for work within Canada during academic studies. However, new Canadian legislation permits students to stay in and work for up to 2 years after graduation from a full-time program. See http://www.cic.gc.ca/ for more information.