Student Admission
Interested in studying at Eight Branches? Learn about the admissions
procedure and ensure that you meet the necessary requirements when
sending in your application.
Academic Requirements
2 years post-secondary
education, or equivalent
professional
experience;
Demonstrated understanding of the responsibilities associated with being a health care professional;
Strong commitment to learning the principles and ideologies of Eastern medicine;
Admission Procedure
Prospective students are invited to download the application form below and submit it by mail. The form can also be obtained by calling the registration office, or in person if a tour of the facility is desired.
Application Requirements:
- Submission of properly-completed application form
- Official transcripts from all post- secondary institutions attended (sent directly from the institution)
- Non-refundable application fee;
- $50 for domestic students
- $100 for international students
- Two letters of recommendation attesting to your individual learning capacities, skills and attitude
- Personal letter (200-300 words) detailing your abilities, purpose and motivation for studying at Eight Branches Academy.
Application Procedure:
Once all documentation and application fees are received an interview will be scheduled for each applicant. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by mail and instructed on how to proceed with enrolment.
Prospective students whose primary language is not English may be required to submit a TOEFL exam in which they received a passing grade, and demonstrate satisfactory written/oral comprehension of English.
Mail Applications:
Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine
112 Merton Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON
M4S 2Z8
Attention: Admissions
Application Deadlines
Applications are due thirty days prior to the commencement of term. Students are encouraged to apply early as space is limited. Late applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The academic year is split into three terms: Fall, Winter, and Spring, each term is 15 weeks in duration.
Fall Term
- Start Date: September 8, 2020
End Date: December 19, 2020 - Applications due: August 8, 2020
Winter Term
- Start Date: September 4, 2021
End Date: December 4, 2020 - Applications due: August 17, 2021
Spring Term
- Start Date: April 26, 2021
End Date: August 7, 2021 - Applications due: March 26, 2021