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This is a comprehensive program including courses in English and Mandarin language, communication, Ancient Chinese philosophy, and Western biomedical sciences which are necessary for the critical understanding and development of complex Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts. The curriculum has been designed to offer an education of significant breadth and rigour within the contexts of TCM/Acupuncture fundamental theory, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical practice. The program includes 460 hours of practice. Through these experiential learning activities, students will actively engage with the community.

Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture Diploma

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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1. Meet applicant category (high school, mature student, transfer student, etc.)
2. English Proficiency

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Interview by the Program Coordinator and/or letters of reference (if requested)
2. After conditional acceptance, the following is required before final acceptance is granted:
    - Canadian CPR Health Care Provider or Basic Life Support (Note: CPR certification must remain current throughout the program.)
    - Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General's Criminal Records Review Program (within 6 months prior to the start of the program)
    - Immunization Record Form reflecting required immunizations as per Practice Education Guidelines for BC (note: Students who are unvaccinated may not be able to be accepted into the program. Students who are accepted into the program will also be required to maintain immunizations as per the Practice Education Guidelines for BC)

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. If you have lived outside of Canada as an adult, you are required to secure a Criminal Record Search with the Vulnerable Sector from their country of origin. Please contact the Office of Admissions for further direction on obtaining your criminal record check.

2. If you are unable to satisfy the English proficiency requirement to enter the undergraduate program at KPU, you may be able to begin your studies through the Faculty’s pathway program. It may give you the option of taking English proficiency upgrading courses, while simultaneously taking a limited number of undergraduate courses at KPU before becoming eligible for admission to undergraduate studies.

3. Admission selection will be determined by the date of qualification (i.e. seats are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, provided that you meet all the admission requirements).

4. If you have any general questions about this program, please contact KPU's Future Students’ Office.

Admission Advice

This is a limited intake program. Limited intake programs are not offered every semester. Please check the academic calendar to verify when this program is being offered.

Applications open for:

Fall semester in October
Spring semester in February
Summer semester in June

Note: Select programs may extend the application deadline, space permitting.

Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture Diploma

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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