WHITEWATER
Comprehensive Training in Classical Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
- Complete your degree and become a practicing acupuncturist with full-time job!
- Save money with affordable tuition costs in the country, starting at only $195 per unit
- Get a job as an acupuncturist right after graduation with our contracted network of TCM clinics in the Bay Area
MASTER OF
WHITEWATER's innovative Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine) - MSTCM degree is a three-year immersion in the classical foundations of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, a highly sophisticated and effective form of medicine. Our curriculum emphasizes acupuncture practice designed to transmit the art, science and spirit of Chinese medicine to develop clinical practitioners developed from the ancient tradition of the medical scholar.
Traditional Chinese Medicine - MSTCM
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Our students develop a deep understanding of the wisdom of the ancient healers. They also receive a holistic education in Western medicine sciences during their training in the clinical application of major modalities (e.g., herbal formulation, acupuncture, moxibustion, Asian bodywork, qigong and nutrition).
Our programs provide comprehensive training in classical acupuncture & Chinese medicine offered in the U.S. The MSTCM degree is approved by the California Acupuncture Board and qualifies graduates to take California acupuncture license examinations administered by California Acupuncture Board and become the acupuncture & herbal medicine practitioner.
Our TCM program mission is to educate and train physicians, practitioners and pre-professionals in the art, science and research of traditional Chinese medicine.
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FALL 2024 CLASS SCHEDULE
FALL 2024 CLASS SCHEDULE
For detail English class schedule, please click the following icon below. Please contact the academic advisor to enroll to the specific courses you desires.
MSTCM Admission Requirement
Candidates for admission shall have successfully completed at least two (2) academic years (60semester credits/90 quarter credits) of education at the baccalaureate level that is appropriate preparation for graduate-level work, or the equivalent from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the theU.S. Secretary of Education. Up to 30-semester credits of general education may be earned through successful testing assessment using a combination of acceptable assessment modalities such as College Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Programs (CLEP), American College Testing Proficiency Program (ACT/PEP), and U.S. Armed Forces Institute Programs (USAFI). Although you may be awarded credit for these testing assessments, some state licensing agencies may not accept these credits if they were awarded by non-regionally accredited institutions.
If you have not completed an AA degree or higher, your general education must include one course in English composition with critical thinking, two courses from different departments in Arts and Humanities, one course in College Algebra or higher, one course in General Psychology, and one course in Social Sciences. Each of these courses must be a minimum of three-semester credits each, a total of 18-semester credits. The remaining 72-semester credits (42 for the Master’s) may include transferable coursework towards the MSTCM degree or any other topic of your interest. For a list of approved, transferable courses please contact the admissions office.
If you have not completed an AA degree or higher, your general education must include one course in English composition with critical thinking. The Courses Must be a minimum of three-semester credits. The remaining 87-semester credits may include transferable coursework towards the MSTCM degree or any other topic of your interest. For a list of approved, transferable courses please contact the admissions office.
Candidates for admission shall have successfully completed at least two (2) academic years (60semester credits/90 quarter credits) of education at the baccalaureate level that is appropriate preparation for graduate-level work, or the equivalent from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the theU.S. Secretary of Education. Up to 30-semester credits of general education may be earned through successful testing assessment using a combination of acceptable assessment modalities such as College Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Programs (CLEP), American College Testing Proficiency Program (ACT/PEP), and U.S. Armed Forces Institute Programs (USAFI). Although you may be awarded credit for these testing assessments, some state licensing agencies may not accept these credits if they were awarded by non-regionally accredited institutions.
If you have not completed an AA degree or higher, your general education must include one course in English composition with critical thinking, two courses from different departments in Arts and Humanities, one course in College Algebra or higher, one course in General Psychology, and one course in Social Sciences. Each of these courses must be a minimum of three-semester credits each, a total of 18-semester credits. The remaining 72-semester credits (42 for the Master’s) may include transferable coursework towards the MSTCM degree or any other topic of your interest. For a list of approved, transferable courses please contact the admissions office.
If you have not completed an AA degree or higher, your general education must include one course in English composition with critical thinking. The Courses Must be a minimum of three-semester credits. The remaining 87-semester credits may include transferable coursework towards the MSTCM degree or any other topic of your interest. For a list of approved, transferable courses please contact the admissions office.
MSTCM PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS
MSTCM PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS
L.Ac.
L.Ac.
Assist students pass the acupuncturist license exam and become L.Ac.
$195
$195
Affordable tuition costs per credit unit in Bay Area and nationwide
5 STAR
5 STAR
Five star Google reviews for our faculties & student services
5 STAR
5 STAR
Five star patient reviews from Yelp & Google for our acupuncture clinic and treatment services
100% License Passing
100% License Passing
School Reviews
School Reviews
Affordable Tuition
Affordable Tuition
Recommended TCM Clinic
Recommended TCM Clinic
"The school is a non-profit organization that prioritizes the needs of its students. It hires top-notch instructors and carefully designs its courses with great attention to detail, making it highly recommendable. The school's attached clinic is also dedicated to serving the community, offering affordable services with thorough examinations. It provides an excellent healthcare option for those without medical insurance. I wholeheartedly recommend it."
Kate Lin, Google Review
WHITEWATER's vision is to assist students to cultivate a high level of integrity, physical and spiritual wellness, and professional ethics in our graduates. In order to achieve this vision, WUC strides its efforts in providing its students with services that other TCM schools cannot offer.
These distinct services include but not limited to:
- TCM Diagnosis and Acupuncture Treatment Withoug Charges: to the residents in Bay Area, great benefits to the patients, the community, as well as the students who serve as the TCM practitioner in WUC medical center.
- Acupuncture Job Placements: contract with TCM clinics around the Bay Area and provide our NEW licensed acupuncturists a place to develop theirs career. We know that new licensed acupuncturists cannot afford to establish and maintain their own clinics at the very beginning. Therefore, we provide this opportunities for WUC new acupuncturiests/alumni by working with TCM clinics in the Bay Area, a place where our alumni could make their dreams come true.
- No TOEFL required to enroll: provide TOEFL tutorial course by WUC ESL & language school to assist our students obtain English proficiency level which satisfies the regulation requirements.
OUR UNIQUE SERVICES & JOB PLACEMENT
OUR UNIQUE SERVICES & JOB PLACEMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE - MSTCM
MASTER OF SCIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
- College degree & above. At least two (2) years of
undergraduate-level education. - min GPA 2.75 and above.
ADMISSION
ADMISSION
- Tuition: $44,460
- 1 unit: $195 for lecture unit & $390 for clinical units
- Semester average: about $3000 per semester
- Study Length: four-year graduate professional degree program comprising 3450 hours.
TUITIONS
TUITIONS
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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What Our Students Say
What Our Students Say
It's very rare to find an organization as devoted to students and the community as Whitewater. Setup as a non-profit, which is a first for a TCM masters program, Whitewater has recruited qualified teachers in the Bay Area to teach its students in a small classroom setting. For someone who doesn't have a background in TCM and a beginner in Chinese, I can't imagine a more supportive environment than Whitewater. Keep up the great work, WUCA!
I took Dr. Huang's class (traditional Chinese medicine related class). I'm so impressed by his teacher approaches, in a simple, easy-understanding way to teach complicated contents. Most of all, Dr. Huang believes that it's more important to be a moral doctor, considering from patients' side. He is the role model of both moral doctor and knowledgeable instructor!
The instructors here are high-level and very professional. In addition to teaching clinical learning, also actively guides students pass the license examination. Besides, student clubs often organize activities to create more learning opportunities for students. It is a wonderful place to learn TCM. Don't miss the chance if you would like to go into TCM world.
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Ruiping Zhao
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Mina Kang
Mina Kang
ABOUT OUR MSTCM PROGRAM
ABOUT OUR MSTCM PROGRAM
Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
- College degree & above. At least two (2) years of undergraduate-level education (60 semester credits, or 90 quarter credits) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
- min GPA 2.75 and above.
- Before the admission application, if you prefer to know whether you have met the educational requirements, the admissions department will provide pre-qualification counseling services to assist you with the necessary steps to become eligible for the Master’s degree program.
- Application Form for Admission. click here to download or fill online.
- Recent photograph.
- Statement of purpose. A one-page, typed essay describing your background, how you became interested in TCM and your plans beyond graduation.
- Resume. An up-to-date resume listing all previous education, job experience, accomplishments and volunteer work.
- Application fee. A non-refundable application fee of $165.00
- Letter of Recommendation. Provide the Letter of Recommendation form to two references of your choice (teachers, employers, colleagues, and/or healthcare professionals).
- Official transcripts of all college and/or Institute coursework.
- Proof of the US legal presence. Green cards, US passport, or other supporting documents as the proof of US legal presence.
Application Documentations
Application Documentations
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Admission Office
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Why Choose Our TCM & Acupuncture Master Program
Why Choose Our TCM & Acupuncture Master Program
Acupuncture Treatments Withoug Charges
Acupuncture Treatments Withoug Charges
Avg. 3 years of study
Avg. 3 years of study
WUC full time students take about 3 years to complete their studies and obtain MSTCM master degree.
100% License Exam
Passing Rate
100% License Exam
Passing Rate
WUC students have the 100% passing rate in the California acupuncturist license exam.
Affordable Tuition
Affordable Tuition
WUC offers the affordable master degree in TCM and acupuncture. With $195 per unit, affordable tuition costs in Bay Area and nationwide.
Setup as a non-profit, WUC pursues its mission by providing free acupuncture treatments to people in Bay Area. Let's make a better community.
Professional
Clinical Training
Professional
Clinical Training
WUC medical center provides free acupuncture tratments, which mean studensts get more opportunities in clinical training and more community engagement.
Job Placement
Programs
Job Placement
Programs
WUC offers several TCM clinic locations for students starting their careers.
Professional Faculties
Professional Faculties
Top reviews in Yelp, students say "WUC faculties & staff and supportive teaching assistants are always there to help students reach their goals by providing flexible schedules, make-up classes, and tutoring sessions.
Bilingual & Flexible
Class Schedule
Bilingual & Flexible
Class Schedule
Designed for working professional, students could attend many of the TCM courses online. WUC also offers both English and Mandarin courses.
