Five Branches University

Established on February 4, 1984, Five Branches Institute is located in Santa Cruz, California. The institute derived its name from the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine- acupuncture, herbology, Tuina massage, qigong energetics and Chinese dietary medicine. The university offers master’s and doctoral degree programs in acupuncture and oriental medicine. It offers certificate courses in massage therapy and continuing education. The institute operates an additional campus in San Jose, California.

Five Branches Institute offers externship clinic training programs in association with community clinics. Practitioners provide healthcare treatment to patients at the Santa Cruz campus. The institute also offers career counseling and job placement assistance.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 287 in 2007-2008 (383 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Five Branches participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.