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Master’s & PhD Opportunities in Traditional Chinese Medicine

You’ve built a strong foundation in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Now you’re ready for the next step: an internationally recognized graduate degree that deepens your knowledge and expands your career possibilities.

Through CCATCM’s exclusive partnership with Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, one of China’s leading institutions for TCM, you can earn a Master’s or PhD in the very country where this medicine was born.

Whether you’re seeking to advance your clinical skills, move into teaching or research, or simply explore the roots of Traditional Chinese Medicine more deeply—this is the opportunity that opens those doors.

Why Pursue a Master’s or PhD Through CCATCM?

A Global Education with Deep Roots

This isn’t just another credential—it’s a transformative academic and cultural experience that will shape your practice for life.

What Sets This Pathway Apart

How It Works

Designed for Practitioners Who Want to Lead

Once you’ve completed your diploma at CCATCM—whether Acupuncture (R.Ac), TCMP, or Dr. TCM—you’ll be eligible to apply for a Master’s or PhD program at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.

Program Pathways

Once you’ve completed your diploma at CCATCM—whether Acupuncture (R.Ac), TCMP, or Dr. TCM—you’ll be eligible to apply for a Master’s or PhD program at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.

Study formats, language options, and clinical placements are tailored to each student’s goals. Contact us to explore your personalized pathway.

Flexible Application

Students can apply while still completing their CCATCM diploma or after graduation. Admission is coordinated through CCATCM to ensure a smooth transition.

What you’ll gain

Master the TCM Classics

Study texts like Huang Di Nei Jing and Shang Han Lun, and contribute to the growing body of clinical research.

Expand Your Career Horizons

Move into research, teaching, clinical leadership, or international collaboration.

Build Global Credibility

A Master’s or PhD from China sets your credentials apart worldwide.

Experience the Culture Firsthand

Join the small percentage of North American practitioners with graduate-level TCM credentials.

Gain a Competitive Edge

Join the small percentage of North American practitioners with graduate-level TCM credentials.

Join a Community of Healers

The best way to learn acupuncture is to start practicing it. At CCATCM, you’ll train in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and patient-centered care. Whether you’re new to holistic health or already working in healthcare, this program will give you the skills to create meaningful change.

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