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The aim of these programmes is to produce graduates with knowledge and advanced practical experience that enables them to successfully practice Chinese Medicine. Students will select courses in Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture or Tuina in consultation with NZCCM.
The purpose and aim of the Master of Chinese Medicine is to provide communities in New Zealand with individuals who have attained advanced knowledge, practical skills and behavioural attributes in using advanced traditional Chinese Medicine practices and philosophies.
Graduates will have developed a set of knowledge and skills in clinical inquiry, critical appraisal and scholarship and the ability to initiate change to effect positive outcomes for patient groups/populations. Enabling them to undertake innovative, specialist roles in Chinese Medicine and provide leadership to other health professionals in the health care team.
Graduates from this programme will have advanced academic, practice and research skills who have gained from an academic programme which is soundly based on Chinese Medicine theories and practice. For health professionals in Chinese Medicine, this will enable them to remain up to date with new technology and developments in the field and to advance their practice including research skills.
NZCCM has been commended by NZQA EER and Monitoring visits. In particular, the monitor impressed with the high level of collegiality in the College. The monitor believes that students and staff are clearly united in the common purpose of developing emphatic and highly skilled clinicians. The College has been granted self-monitoring status by NZQA. NZCCM graduates from Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) degree in Acupuncture (3 years) or Chinese medicine (4 years) are eligible to become Accident Compensation Corporation’s (ACC) registered acupuncturist and can open their own clinic or be employed by an established practice).
The College has expanded its health and wellbeing education qualifications, offering the NZQA Version2, NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage Level 5 and the NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage Level 6. These programmes are led by expert practitioner-educators. Tutors and students favour the hybrid learning style, blending online and in-person classes for enhanced flexibility. Intensive practical block courses aid in the effective development of clinical skills. Students positively review college facilities, including a dedicated massage clinic, teaching standards, communication, and academic assistance.
The College offers Fees Free tuition to domestic students who enrol in NZCEL Level 4 English Language on an agreed pathway to enrolling in another level 5 or above programme the College offers. Domestic students not enrolled on a pathway enrolment pay the standard tuition fees. Enrolment in this programme is now open for the next start date which is 09 February 2026.
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