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The aim of this programme is to produce graduates with knowledge and advanced practical experience that enables them to practice in Chinese Medicine. Students will select courses in the area of Chinese herbal medicine or acupuncture in consultation with NZCCM. The content, assessment and practice components of courses will be aligned with the student’s chosen practice area (Chinese herbal medicine or acupuncture).
| Level | Duration | Credit | Next Semester |
| Level 9 | 18 months full-time or 3 years part-time | 180 Credits | 28 September 2026 |
| Level | Duration | Credit | Next Semester |
| Level 7 | 6 months full-time or may be taken part-time. | 60 Credits | 09 February 2027 |
The aim of this programme is to prepare people who hold a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture or Herbal Medicine or both) or equivalent to extend the scope of their practice in the field of Chinese Medicine (Tuina Massage) and to enable them to work independently, safely, ethically and competently within the Aotearoa New Zealand healthcare environment by integrating both Chinese Medicine diagnostic and treatment skills, especially Tuina Massage with Western Medicine diagnostic skills for the clinical management of various disorders.
| Level | Duration | Credit | Next Semester |
| Level 7 | 4 Years full time | 480 Credits | 28 September 2026 |
| Level | Duration | Credit | Next Semester |
| Level 7 | 3 Years full time | 360 Credits | 28 September 2026 |
•The February 2027 intake is now open for all programmes, with enrolments available to both domestic and international students.
However, places in degree and postgraduate programmes for domestic students are limited. Therefore, your application may be placed on a waiting list if the available places are filled.
0064 9 5802376
auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
321 Great South Road, Greenlane,
Auckland, New Zealand
The purpose and aim of 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.
