Acupuncture - Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
Advance your understanding of acupuncture in as little as one semester. Study the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Acupuncture.
You study advanced level topics related to Western acupuncture. Flexible study options may be available.
You may be able to credit 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice. It's a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.
This is part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science.
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You need a total of 60 points to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science.
Complete both courses
- COMT801 Western Acupuncture (45 points)# (No mid-year intake)
- COMT802 Theoretical Concepts of Western Acupuncture (15 points)
# Course has special requirements
Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
The postgraduate acupuncture courses are designed for registered health professionals to enable them to include the practice of acupuncture as part of their usual practice as a health professional, including as:
- Doctors, including GPs
- Osteopaths
- Physiotherapists
- Chiropractors
- Chinese Medicine Practitioners/acupuncturists
- Dentists
- Hand therapists
- Paramedics
- Nurses
- Midwives
- Podiatrists
The courses do not prepare you to become an acupuncturist, which is a restricted title under the HPCA belonging to the Chinese Medicine Council.
- Explores a range of topics related to Western acupuncture
- Open to registered health professionals interested in acupuncture
- Staff who are internationally recognised as experts in this field
- Flexible study options, including on-campus block courses and online learning
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.