This qualification at level 8 offers an advanced understanding of research methods appropriate to the evaluation of Chinese Medicine, as well as excellent skills in finding and appraising research literature and relating it to their practice. Graduates of this programme will be equipped with knowledge and skills to enable them to function at an advanced level within the practice. It enhances the acupuncture knowledge base and informs clinical practice enabling high quality, first contact, primary-care providers as well as providing the pathway to pursue further studies into Master studies at NZSATCM's programmes