MacEwan University is a prominent institution of higher education located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. With a history dating back to 1971, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, health, and social sciences. MacEwan University is known for its emphasis on hands-on learning, practical experience, and industry partnerships, ensuring students are well-prepared for their chosen careers. The university's supportive and inclusive environment fosters critical thinking, creativity, and community engagement. MacEwan University is committed to providing quality education, advancing research, and making a positive impact on its students and the community.

In this 3-year diploma, you study the diagnosis and therapeutic treatment of a wide variety of illnesses and disorders in accordance with the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) system.

Our curriculum is based on the latest national and international standards of competency to ensure your skills and knowledge are global. MacEwan University’s Acupuncture program serves as the benchmark for registration in Alberta and we are proud to be the only public, post-secondary program of this kind approved by Alberta Advanced Education.

Course List
Code Title Credits
Year 1
ACUP 101 Meridian Systems and Acupuncture Points I 1 3
ACUP 103 Meridian Systems and Acupuncture Points II 1 3
ACUP 104 Diagnostics in Traditional Chinese Medicine 1 3
ACUP 106 Medical Terminology 1 1
ACUP 108 Clinical Observation I 1 1
ACUP 114 Introduction to Research Methodology 1 2
ACUP 116 Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics Lab 1 1
ACUP 119 Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine II 1 3
ACUP 127 Foundations of Chinese Medicine I 1 3
ACUP 124 Introduction to Medical Microbiology 1 3
HLSC 104 Applied Human Anatomy 2 3
MTST 125 Physiology I 2 3
MTST 126 Physiology II 2 3
Three credits of university English (includes WRIT 101) 3

Year 2
ACUP 110 Meridian Systems and Acupuncture Points III 1 3
ACUP 112 Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Therapeutics I 1 2
ACUP 113 Clinical Observation and Practice I 1 1
ACUP 200 Acupuncture Safety and Traditional Chinese Medicine Modalities I 1 3
ACUP 201 Extra Meridians & Microsystems 1 2
ACUP 203 Therapeutic Principles of Acupuncture, Point Selection and Combination 1 2
ACUP 204 Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Therapeutics II 1 3
ACUP 208 Clinical Observation and Practice II 1 2
ACUP 209 Internal Medicine 1 3
ACUP 210 Traditional Chinese Medicine Modalities II 1 3
ACUP 215 Internship I 1 1
ACUP 218 Professional Ethics and Acupuncture Regulations 1 1
ACUP 222 Qi Gong and Tui na 1 3
ACUP 312 Herbology for Acupuncturists 1 2
HLST 150 Pathophysiology 2 3

Year 3
ACUP 111 Diagnostics in Traditional Chinese Medicine II 1 3
ACUP 206 Traditional Chinese Medicine Nutrition, Lifestyle and Zhong Yao 1 3
ACUP 211 Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Therapeutics III 1 3
ACUP 213 Traditional Chinese Medicine External Therapeutics I 1 3
ACUP 216 Traditional Chinese Medicine External Therapeutics II 1 2
ACUP 220 Internship II 1 2
ACUP 221 Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Therapeutics IV 1 3
ACUP 303 Internship III 1 2
ACUP 304 Internship IV 1 2
ACUP 305 Practice Management and Professional Entry Requirements 1 3
ACUP 314 Clinical Case Studies in Chinese Medicine 1 3
ACUP 320 Pharmacological Therapy 1 3

Total Credits: 101

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it