An administrative fee of $215 is required when your application is lodged. This fee is refunded if the application is not successful.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application information by email, fax, phone, or post.
Payment of your course fee is due in full by the commencement of the course. Course fees must be paid on time or a 10% penalty per month on the outstanding balance is incurred. The administrator also reserves the right to cease tuition of a student whose fees remain unpaid, or to make whatever arrangements are deemed necessary in individual circumstances to preserve the rights of the parties involved.
Please Note: Fees are current as set out below at this time. Fees for subsequent years may be adjusted without notice. All fees are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Fees Guide – 2010
| Domestic Students Enrolling for 2010: Full-time Course Fees | |||
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| Course Description | Duration | Code | 2010 |
| New Students- Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) | 4 years | PC9792 | $7,450 |
| NZSA Graduates and existing students - BHSc(Acupuncture) | PC9792 | $6,995 | |
| Diploma of Chinese Herbal Medicine | 3 years | PC2448 | $5,707 |
| Diploma in Acupuncture Microsystems | 3 years | PC3661 | $5,707 |
| Certificate in Midwifery Acupuncture - Obstetrics | 26 weeks | PC9723 | $815 |
| Diploma of Tuina | 2 years | PC3663 | $5,707 |
| Diploma of Qigong | 2 years | PC3662 | $5,707 |
| 2nd / additional course costs for those taking two or more TCM diploma courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Course | Cost |
| Y1 | All courses | $1,280 |
| Y2 | All courses | $1,280 |
| Y3 | Herbs | $1,282 |
| International Students Enrolling for 2010: Full-time Course Fees | |||
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| Course Description | Duration | Code | 2010 |
| New Students- Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) | 4 years | PC9792 | $14,950 |
| NZSA Graduates and existing students- BHSc(Acupuncture) | PC9792 | $13,445 | |
| Diploma of Chinese Herbal Medicine | 3 years | PC2448 | $12,500 |
| Diploma in Acupuncture Microsystems | 3 years | PC3661 | $12,500 |
| Diploma of Tuina | 2 years | PC3663 | $12,500 |
| Certificate in TCM Studies for Health Maintenance | 17 weeks | PC9725 | $7,760 |
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Methods of Payment
NZSATCM will accept payment by any of the following methods:
Direct Deposit
Deposit your payment into the following Public Trust account: BNZ: 020536 0305865 01
Be sure to include our identifier number: 670 2309 and your name as the depositor, or call us on 04 473 9005 to make arrangements.
International Students – Bank Transfer
This service is for international students and may be subject to bank fees.
Have your bank transfer the payment for you into the Public Trust account.
They must start with: Swift Number: BK NZ NZ 22, then: BNZ: 020536 0305865 01, then our identifier number: 670 2309 and finally, your name as the depositor.
By Post
Make cheque payable in NZ$ and post to:
Public Trust – NZSATCM
Attention: Registrar
New Zealand School of Acupuncture & TCM
PO Box 11076, Wellington 6142, New Zealand
Course Related Costs
A list of text books, any required equipment, and possible suppliers, accompanies the letter of acceptance. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange purchase of these items. Indicatively, the cost is around $1,200 per year.
Course fees do not cover optional extras such as private clinic placements, overseas hospital experience, or language classes if required. Contact Administration to discuss these costs.
Other Fees
The New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) charges fees when registering, and for recording attainment of the NDA unit standards.
The follwing NZQA levied fees will be passed on to you:
- Assessment fee: for each unit standard you have successfully completed.
- Certificate fee: for the document awarded after completing your qualification
For the NDA, NZQA fees cost around $300 in total, Administration can advise you about the details of this.
Fees: Short Courses
From time to time short courses will be run, please contact Administration or browse our website for information regarding Short Courses available under the ‘Courses’ tab at www.acupuncture.ac.nz
Government Assistance for Domestic Students
- The StudyLink student loans scheme applies for all courses, which includes a course costs related loan.
- The StudyLink living allowance scheme applies for all courses.
Domestic students are encouraged to inquire at StudyLink (0800 88 99 00) for loans and allowances to help meet fee payments.