***Professional students in good academic standing are welcome to apply to our program.

The McMaster University Medical Acupuncture Program course enrollment is restricted to licensed MDs, DCs, PTs, RMTs, OTs and RNs in whom acupuncture is within their scope of practice in their jurisdictions of practice. 

A potential registrant must meet all the criteria (1 to 4) listed below to be considered for admission to our program,

1) He or she is currently licensed

2) His or her health profession is regulated by statue or local laws

3) acupuncture is within the scope of his or her practice by law

4) general musculoskeletal medicine is within his or her scope of practice

For example,

1) a dentist from Ontario will meet requirements of 1 to 3 above but not 4 and will not be considered.

2) a massage therapist from Manitoba does not meet the requirements of 1 to 3 and will not be considered

3) a physiotherpaist from Alberta who is currently off on sick leave and not renewed his or her license does not meet criterion 1 and will not be considered.

No exceptions will be provided

If you have any questions or concerns about program admission eligibility, please e-mail acupuncture@mcmaster.ca