New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
The New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (NZSATCM) established in 1989, is the longest-established educational institution of its kind in New Zealand. The School is dedicated to providing quality education enabling students to gain the knowledge and skills to reach their full potential in the specialised field of TCM. NZSATCM takes pride for being a small education and training organisation. Small class sizes facilitate congenial teacher-student interaction. The library resources and online journals supplement teacher handouts. The opportunity to observe clinics and treat patients prepares students to be work-ready.
NZSATCM is rated a Category 1 private training establishment, the highest rating available from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
School’s qualifications are approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education and are listed on China's Jiaoyu Shewai Jianguan Xinxiwang (JSJ) study abroad website. Through the Lisbon Convention, qualifications are approved in Europe.
NZSATCM is the only university in New Zealand that has been approved by the Ministry of Education to offer a four-year undergraduate degree in acupuncture.
The bachelor degree in acupuncture has also been recognized by more than 50 countries including the United States, Britain, Australia, and Germany. Students have a wide range of overseas employment opportunities.
Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
This level 7, four year 480 credit qualification was the first programme of its kind for New Zealand in 2007. It offers hands on training in acupuncture as well as moxa, cupping and gua sha. Developed to meet the continuing educational needs of the large number of acupuncture diploma graduates and people who want to become acupuncturists.
The first and second years of study provide the foundation in the required biological, clinical, professional knowledge and skill base. This is enhanced through clinical observation and assisting in the clinic.
The third and fourth years are the clinical years of study where student clinicians offer consultation and treatment services to patients under the supervision of qualified, experienced staff acupuncture practitioners. They are also introduced to research principles and methodologies in year four.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Chinese Medicine)
This 60 credit qualification at level 8 offers advanced understanding of research methods appropriate to the evaluation of Chinese Medicine, as well as excellent skills in finding and appraising research literature and relating it to their practice.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Chinese Medicine) will be equipped with knowledge and skills to enable them to function at an advanced level within practice.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Chinese Medicine) will enable advanced scholarship and clinical practice in any of the modalities (Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Tuina, Qigong or Chinese herbal medicine) that encompass Chinese Medicine.
Master of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)
The Master of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) is a dynamic postgraduate course designed for TCM practitioners wishing to strengthen their knowledge and better integrate into the healthcare system.
Students will have an opportunity to develop an evidence-based approach to practice and explore an appropriate subject of their interest in real depth. It is a taught Masters, only requiring attendance at a one-two week intensive study block, thereafter delivered primarily online using webinars, e-forums, online dissemination, Skype and e-mail supported learning and academic supervision.
The mandatory(core) components equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge to be able to successfully complete their dissertation in an area of clinical practice about which they are passionate.
The clinical modules bring students into contact with expert practitioners in their fields, and introduce them to potential supervisors for their specialist topics.
The Masters is designed to enable advanced scholarship and clinical practice in any of the modalities (Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Tuina, Qigong or Chinese Herbal Medicine) that encompass Chinese Medicine.
Auckland Campus
Bldg C 382 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
Wellington Campus
Level 10 Crowe Horwath House, 57 Willis St, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand