Registration opens on Monday June 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET for the Fall program. If you have any questions about our promotions, please contact us at acupuncture@mcmaster.ca.
This Core Fundamental level introduces the basic concepts of acupuncture treatment, including the neuroanatomical, evidence-based, and basic science approaches to common musculoskeletal conditions. Safety issues and potential complications from acupuncture treatments will be discussed. Dry needling techniques, electrical stimulation, and trigger points will be explored. An in-person format will be used for lectures, practical needling sessions, written examinations, and practical examinations. The registrant may claim up to 50 hours of credits for work completed. The core components consist of 50 hours (ACUP 1A25, 1B25, 1C25) of in-person contact.
IN-PERSON SPRING PROGRAM DATES
Saturday and Sunday, September 26, 27, 2026, 8:00 a.m. -5:15 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, October 24, 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m. -5:15 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, November 28, 29, 2026, 8:00 a.m. -5:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 12, 2026: Examination. The written examination is in the morning, and the practical examination is in the afternoon.
Please ensure you can attend the dates listed above in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, before registering for our program. Please ensure you register for the correct program and that our program is for you. Once paid, the application fees and the Moneris bank fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Tuition Fees
The entire program, with up to 50 hours of credits
Regular fee: $4745 Tuition and Examination fees + $1000 application fee ($250 per course or examination)
Please note that the tuition fee for the course or courses does not include the costs of the textbook, which can be purchased separately from the instructor through this link. Course content or materials will be provided digitally. Please bring a laptop to access the course content during classes.
Please note that this McMaster Medical Acupuncture Program: An Evidence-based Approach is chaired by Dr. K. Trinh. If you intend to sign up for the Acupuncture Canada Acupuncture Program, the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Acupuncture Program, or the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program by Dr. Elorriaga, please do not sign up for our program, as the Moneris bank transaction fees and the application fees to our program are non-refundable.
Important Information
Our university has paused the vaccine requirements policy at the moment.
Students must successfully pass the written and practical examinations within two years of registering and starting the acupuncture program. Otherwise, students will not be admitted to the examinations unless they have taken a refresher course and completed all the practical session requirements again.
Note: Registrants from the in-person cohort who wish to participate in any of the online components must pay the difference between the full online program fee and the fee they have already paid. Their registration will then be updated to reflect the online status. No switching or changing to the online cohort from the in-person cohort is allowed within 30 days or less from the date of the Fundamental examination.
Students should consider purchasing cancellation insurance through a provider such as Allianz Global Assistance (www.allianz-assistance.ca). We strictly enforce our cancellation policy regardless of the reason for cancellation.
