Master of Health Practice in Acupuncture

Summary

The Master of Health Practice is ideal for health professionals who want to extend their practical knowledge and are ready for the next step in their career. You can select papers and areas of practice that reflect your career needs and interests.

Do you want to further your understanding of acupuncture? Study the AUT Master of Health Practice in Acupuncture degree to help you take your health career to the next level.

The Master of Health Practice in Acupuncture is ideal for health professionals who want to extend their practical knowledge and are ready for the next step in their career. It's designed for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience. You can select papers that reflect your career needs and interests.

What you study

You need a total of 180 points to complete the Master of Health Practice in Acupuncture qualification.

Complete the following papers

• COMT801 Western Acupuncture (45 points)*
• COMT802 Theoretical Concepts of Western Acupuncture (15 points)*
• RHAB818 Pain: Mechanisms and Management (15 points)
• AND 15 points from a relevant postgraduate paper.

And select 15 points from

• HEAL811 Integrative Research (15 points)*
• HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)*

And select 15 points from

• HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
• HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points)

And either 60 points from

• HEAL997 Practice Project (60 points)

Or 60 points from

• HEAL986 Research in Practice (45 points)
• AND 15 points from a relevant postgraduate paper (with approval)

*Flexible learning options are available for these papers, including online, block course or distance learning (subject to change).

Key features:

• Explores a range of topics related to Western acupuncture
• Includes a practice project in an area of your interest
• Open to registered health professionals interested in acupuncture
• Flexible study options, including on-campus block courses and online learning