Acupuncture classes teach students about the application of thin, sterile needles as a form of alternative medicine. Scholars may also learn the theories behind this treatment, how to identify and diagnosis disorders that could be improved with these needles and how to use herbal remedies.

A Doctor of Medicine is a highly advanced degree that requires about six years of work. Many M.D. programs require a combination of classwork, research papers, and hands-on clinical practice to certify students as medical doctors.